Yesterday was horrendous
By Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
June 27, 2017 5:30am CST
My biopsy was scheduled for yesterday. The samples were due to be taken from my shoulder, but on arrival the physician mentioned that the samples were to be taken from my neck.
After about 15 minutes of scanning the area he injected with several shots of anaesthetic. It was an awful sensation feeling the biopsy needle puncturing through my neck, but not painful. In all he took 4 separate samples, which seemed to take forever.
I was a little shaken when I came out, but after a coffee in the hospital cafe with my brother I was feeling okay. My brother ran me home and left about one hour later.
At this stage it all seemed to be in the past.
I had no idea how badly bruised and tender my neck was until the anaesthetic began to wear off. I cannot touch that side of my neck and try not to turn because it is quite painful.
It feels as though the neck muscles were punctured by a screwdriver, so it will take some time to subside completely.
Obviously I realise that the bruising will ease in time, but right now I feel fragile and vulnerable. Most of my immediate concern is probably just n my mind, but being a human I cannot control this feeling of despair.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
27 Jun 17
We hope that you forget about your pain sooner than later. It must have been very painful to puncture your neck. Each of our body part is so precious and sensitive that we don't like to be pricked at all but you had no option but to bear the pain.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
27 Jun 17
@Asylum My best advice is try to sleep as much as possible with pain killer.
I know perfectly the feeling: I had Open Heart surgery and boy, the pain was incredible for quite a while even with strong pain killers.
Hang in there: each passing hour will make it easier.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
28 Jun 17
sounds a horrendous procedure
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
3 Jul 17
@arthurchappell I did not expect such a lasting effect.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
3 Jul 17
@Asylum not a process I'd handle well if I had to face it - you are coping very well
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
30 Jun 17
I missed this one sorry about that @Asylum.
Yes I know the feeling, the sensation must be very strange and I am so happy your brother was there with you.
You are so very brave though you probably do not think so.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
30 Jun 17
@Asylum But to even go through with it..why I'd be a blithering heap of nerves lol
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
30 Jun 17
@Asylum Like the cowardly lion in Oz haha
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Jun 17
Something warm the first 24 hours and then cold after that may help ease the discomfort. No one likes the unknown but I hope the thought of how many people love you sustains you a little
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
27 Jun 17
@BelleStarr Probably, but I have no intention of going out to acquire any. Right now I feel like going nowhere.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
30 Jun 17
I hope it's much better today. The thing I try to think about when pain killers wear off is that it's at it's worst and can only get better. Small comfort but there it is. Your brother sounds very supportive. I'm glad to read that.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
30 Jun 17
@Jeanniemaries Normality? How boring. I much prefer mayhem and insanity.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
30 Jun 17
@Asylum I've been away from the computer due to visitors. Hoping for some normalcy soon.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
28 Jun 17
It is wonderful to see you here despite what you are going through. You know what good living is
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
28 Jun 17
@Asylum That I am sure. We owe you that much
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
27 Jun 17
It was painful,especially after the effects of anaesthetic disappeared.It was a good thing your brother kept you company then.Hope the biopsy result will be normal!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
28 Jun 17
@changjiangzhibin89 It is still 8 days away and I am eager for the time to arrive.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
28 Jun 17
@Asylum If only the appointment came earlier,every moment to wait for results would seem like an eternity .Hope things won't be so bad!
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@sabtraversa (12922)
• Italy
27 Jun 17
Ouch. 
Hopefully the pain won't be there for long, biopsy sounds dreadful enough, even worse on the neck. 
Hopefully the pain won't be there for long, biopsy sounds dreadful enough, even worse on the neck. 1 person likes this
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
27 Jun 17
@sabtraversa I have not tried to move it for a while now.
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@sabtraversa (12922)
• Italy
27 Jun 17
@Asylum Yes, it's a very sensitive area, I can't image being unable to move it. 
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
29 Jun 17
I guess I was luckier in that regard than you were. The biopsies were taken from my buttocks and beneath both arms. I was sore after the anesthetic wore off, but not to the extent you seemed to be.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
28 Jun 17
I'm sorry, that sounds painful. I hope you feel better soon.
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Jul 17
I feel so sad hearing of your uncontrollable feeling of despair - I wish I was a little closer so that I could just give you a BIG HUG. I hope they gave you some anti-inflammatory meds to help with the pain in your neck after plunging the needle and probing all around. You must be in some horrific pain especially since it was done in the neck.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
5 Jul 17
It was very bad for a few days, but finally subsided and is now only painful to touch.
What I had not realised at the time is that the neck has a protective layer of muscle, which the biopsy needle punched through 4 times. It was guaranteed to be very bruised.
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
29 Jun 17
OH dear poor you. Well I am pleased you had your brother there to support you. When you are on your own you can let your imagination run wild. I really hope that the biopsies return a good result for you Barry. I am sure everyone who knows you are also wishing the same too. Some simple pain killers like Paracetamol will help.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
29 Jun 17
It seems very strange that the neck was chosen because as you know it is protected by muscles, which need to be punched through by the biopsy needle.
The discomfort has mostly subsided now, but there is still a great deal of bruising.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
29 Jun 17
@garymarsh6 I would certainly have hated a worse procedure.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
29 Jun 17
@Asylum They were obviously after the lymph glands Barry and those in the neck would be the best ones to go for. It is not a nice procedure but essential to get the correct diagnosis. There are worse tests so I am pleased they chose this one for you. I am so glad your brother is supporting you! I am keeping everything crossed for you!
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@GardenGerty (157545)
• United States
28 Jun 17
I am sending warm wishes to you and gentle hugs so as not to hurt your neck. I had a needle biopsy once where the scanner had difficulty. I can remember the over all frustration and pain. At least the doctor with me had the good graces to exhibit great sympathy. I hope you hear from many friends in this post. I do not feel you need to get back to us until some of the pain has subsided. Treat yourself to your best and most comforting beverage and we will hear from you when you are better.
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@snowy22315 (169929)
• United States
27 Jun 17
I am sorry, it is certainly understandable under the circumstances.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Jun 17
I'm so sorry for the pain you had to endure. I hope your neck starts feeling better really soon. =(
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@Marilynda1225 (79699)
• United States
27 Jun 17
I'm hoping your neck pain subsides quickly as it must be very difficult dealing with not being able to move your neck very well. the neck is such a tender area
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
28 Jun 17
Sometimes the biopsies are worst than treatment!
I hope you have a speedy recovery and that all the test come back negative.
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