Ladies. This is Worrying.

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Uh, yeah mimi... demand more from your mammo tech there. It should be uncomfortable but not painful. Around here, we give them the control and allow them to put on the pressure if they want. We have minimum pressures needed but if they want to be in control, we're all for it. Also, a nice heating pad to warm the unit before plopping down. Also, for those of you still getting the monthly, try to pick a time of the month when they're not so sensitive. It seems like common sense but...
The base line is supposed to be done at age 40. I'm almost 37 and having my first one this coming year. One of my friends is going to do it for me. (Yes, she is a mammo tech ) I've been a training guinea pig for one of the new units, so I'm not totally unfamiliar with it. Just short of getting irradiated. Nothing like having a room full of people staring when you've got your girl pressed in there!

And thanks Denise G!

[mimitabby]

Oops, sorry gals, i must explain. My "pain" is not so much physical.
It's emotional,psychic. I've been to three different clinics since I was 40 and have not gotten through the exam without crying. I've done pelvics, at least one a year for 36 years, and I have no trouble with these. But for some reason, having my breasts mashed on a table is more than I can deal with.
The only reason i went this year is one of my first cousins just has a mastectomy. the first relative to have cancer in the family. So I was made to promise to go. So i did.