Guest guest Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect when having a liver biopsy. Will they give me anything to relax me or will I have to go thru this cold turkey? Thanks, Clint UC-1978 PSC-2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I had mine done at Mayo ville, I was given nothing but the numbing and had no problem at all, didn't need anything for pain, but I am sure that if I had asked they would have given me something, I don't think they would want you to be anxious about it. Bettyann (SC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I had mine done at Mayo ville, I was given nothing but the numbing and had no problem at all, didn't need anything for pain, but I am sure that if I had asked they would have given me something, I don't think they would want you to be anxious about it. Bettyann (SC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Clint, Let the nurse know that you want some something to help you relax, so that they can call the doc and get the order. I had to ask. I still remember it, because they have to have you awake enough to hold your breath when they do the biopsy. But then they can give you a " chaser " dose as soon as it is done. Than I needed a pain pill afterwords. I was sore and had abdominal cramping for several days. But I also took off for a 1000 mile car ride two days later, so that may have added to my recovery. PSC 5/07 Listed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I have had two liver bioposies - one was a needle biopsy through the abdomen (percutaneous liver biopsy) and the other was through the jugular vein in the neck (transjugular liver biopsy). They start an IV upon your arrival to the unit. I was given pain meds and something to relax me through the IV. While I was not asleep either time, I was very relaxed. After the procedure I was recovered for about an hour before I was allowed to leave the hospital. I was sore from the needle biopsy for a couple of days - no real pain, but I knew I had the procedure. I had no soreness or any other symptoms from the transjugular. If you get an option on which way to go, I would choose the transjugular. To: Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:55:45 PMSubject: first liver biopsy I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect when having aliver biopsy. Will they give me anything to relax me or will I have togo thru this cold turkey?Thanks,ClintUC-1978PSC-2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I have had two liver bioposies - one was a needle biopsy through the abdomen (percutaneous liver biopsy) and the other was through the jugular vein in the neck (transjugular liver biopsy). They start an IV upon your arrival to the unit. I was given pain meds and something to relax me through the IV. While I was not asleep either time, I was very relaxed. After the procedure I was recovered for about an hour before I was allowed to leave the hospital. I was sore from the needle biopsy for a couple of days - no real pain, but I knew I had the procedure. I had no soreness or any other symptoms from the transjugular. If you get an option on which way to go, I would choose the transjugular. To: Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:55:45 PMSubject: first liver biopsy I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect when having aliver biopsy. Will they give me anything to relax me or will I have togo thru this cold turkey?Thanks,ClintUC-1978PSC-2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I am having my first one on the 8th. I am told I will be given something prior as well. ee > > I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect when having a > liver biopsy. Will they give me anything to relax me or will I have to > go thru this cold turkey? > Thanks, > Clint > UC-1978 > PSC-2006 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I am having my first one on the 8th. I am told I will be given something prior as well. ee > > I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect when having a > liver biopsy. Will they give me anything to relax me or will I have to > go thru this cold turkey? > Thanks, > Clint > UC-1978 > PSC-2006 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I had a liver biopsy last month. They gave me something to relax me but nothing for pain other than something to numb where the needle went it. It was uncomfortable but not to bad. If they will give you something for pain - go for it. I had to wait in the hospital for 4 hours and was sort for 2 or 3 days after. good luck. > > I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect when having a > liver biopsy. Will they give me anything to relax me or will I have to > go thru this cold turkey? > Thanks, > Clint > UC-1978 > PSC-2006 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I had one a couple of years ago, I think they numbed the area where the needle went in. I asked to see what they were doing, so they turned the monitor around and I could see. It wasn't painful with the needle going in... it was sort of like an echo around my body, very strange. Then I had to lie still for 4 hours, the last half an hour was the hardest, as I was ready to get up. It wasn't too bad an experience at all. Best wishes for the procedure. from the bottom of the world in New Zealand > > Although I didn't know my husband yet when he had his liver biopsy, I've heard the stories. > They gave him a local anesthetic to numb the area where the needle goes in. He is far braver > than me-I think I would DEMAND to be knocked out, or at the very least, ask for something > for anxiety. Good luck! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I had one a couple of years ago, I think they numbed the area where the needle went in. I asked to see what they were doing, so they turned the monitor around and I could see. It wasn't painful with the needle going in... it was sort of like an echo around my body, very strange. Then I had to lie still for 4 hours, the last half an hour was the hardest, as I was ready to get up. It wasn't too bad an experience at all. Best wishes for the procedure. from the bottom of the world in New Zealand > > Although I didn't know my husband yet when he had his liver biopsy, I've heard the stories. > They gave him a local anesthetic to numb the area where the needle goes in. He is far braver > than me-I think I would DEMAND to be knocked out, or at the very least, ask for something > for anxiety. Good luck! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I had one a couple of years ago, I think they numbed the area where the needle went in. I asked to see what they were doing, so they turned the monitor around and I could see. It wasn't painful with the needle going in... it was sort of like an echo around my body, very strange. Then I had to lie still for 4 hours, the last half an hour was the hardest, as I was ready to get up. It wasn't too bad an experience at all. Best wishes for the procedure. from the bottom of the world in New Zealand > > Although I didn't know my husband yet when he had his liver biopsy, I've heard the stories. > They gave him a local anesthetic to numb the area where the needle goes in. He is far braver > than me-I think I would DEMAND to be knocked out, or at the very least, ask for something > for anxiety. Good luck! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 ChaimWheb you had your biopsy did they use (I don't know the exact term) the automatic spring loaded needle that pops in and out?ShaulPSC UCSent via BlackBerry by AT&TFrom: Chaim Boermeester Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:57:14 +0200To: < >Subject: RE: Re: first liver biopsy My first and only Liver Biopsy was a nightmare. I am sharing this only because the procedure here is so different from what I see is done in the US. I don't want to make anyone nervous. In my case there was a male nurse who gave me a shot for local anesthesia, didn't wait long enough and hurt me when he poked me with the needle. He then managed to yell at me for not staying still. I had to lay on my right side for six hour in a hallway (there were no rooms available) and I had to pee but couldn't make myself do it in the bottle. In short, the worst medical test I had in my life and next time (if I ever will let there be a next time) I will opt for general anesthetics. ;-) Regards, Chaim Boermeester, Israel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 I have only had a transjugular liver biopsy . They gave me medicine for pain and to relax me, but you are semi- awake .I can remember dozing and awakening to say"Hey I felt that !!"No pain afterwards at all!! The only way to go!!!! To: Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 12:17:31 PMSubject: Re: first liver biopsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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