Has anyone ever had a livery biopsy?

[butterfly_warrior]

I've been told that I have to have a liver biopsy - and sooner rather than later as my liver just doesn't seem to be improving.

I'm having severe anxiety attacks about the procedure and I'm hoping to find someone who has been through it who can hopefully reassure me. I know roughly how they do it, but I can't talk about it, I can't think about it as it just makes me panic. I can't even type out what I know as the panic is too severe! I'm really starting to think that the only way they'll get me through this is with sedation.

BW

[butterfly_warrior]

Anyone?

[Asparagus and Lemons]

Oh that's terrible

[RhiChiChi]

Sorry hun, I haven't & don't know of anyone but I just wanted to come in and give you a huge hug. I don't know what can help you through the anxiety either. x

[Traveller]

I'm so sorry, I have no advice having not been in your situation but I just wanted to send you a hug and let you know I am thinking of you. If sedation is what you need, then maybe that would be the best thing for you. Is your doctor aware how anxious you are and have they offered any suggestions?

[butterfly_warrior]

My doctor doesn't know. I've been seeing the locum and the biopsy will be done when he gets back. I've not actually met my specialist yet, which is all a bit strange!

I'm trying to face my fears a little and talk about it more, but the anxiety is still pretty extreme. I'm definitely going to tell the doctors just how bad the anxiety is over this... It's really NOT good at all!

Thanks for the hugs, everyone. I hate having so much wrong with me - I'm starting to feel like I really need Dr House!

BW

[briggsy's girl]

I hate having so much wrong with me - I'm starting to feel like I really need Dr House!

i know you're joking, but i have been thinking the same - you need someone with that sort of approach to find the cause of all this stuff!

love you babe - you know where i'm at if you need me