tips for better mammogram?

[redrhodie]

I went through that a few years back--and mine ended up being a water-filled cyst. I hope you have a similarly benign outcome. Please keep us posted.

Good to know that yours was okay! I will keep you posted. I know it's nothing, but if it is something, it's small.

[Desert Tortoise]

Yes it can hurt for a few seconds when they squish but it's over quickly.

The digital place I go to is strict about NOT wearing deodorant at the time. Something (aluminum?) distorts the pictures. They do have aerosal cans of deo spray for after the pics but I take my own. Feels weird not to use deodorant. But then again, I live in the desert.

[Crankin]

My place has special wipes in case you forget to not wear deodorant.
It hurts for a few seconds. Totally worth the pain.
Not worse than climbing a very steep hill.

[redrhodie]

Not worse than climbing a very steep hill.

Oh man, it sounds worse and worse.

[Triskeliongirl]

Don't be scared about the pain remarks. Its just for a moment, but the OTC pain killer does make it easier. The important thing is getting it checked out. Hope all goes well for you!

[Crankin]

Hey, I said it's not worse!
I don't know, I just expect certain things might hurt and then it's over.

[redrhodie]

I will remember to take an Ibuprofen before. My NP also suggested avoiding caffeine for a few days before, but that might kill me. <3 my coffee. I think caffeine withdrawal is worse than hills. That kind of puts it in perspective.

[margo49]

Veteran speaking here....shut your eyes and breathe out.
Mine are small so it "hurts like billy-o" as my grandmother would say
Keep in mind that 8 out of 10 lumps are not cancer so you do have to be a bit clever to get that result.
Keep us posted.
In my prayers...