What is Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a malignancy of the cervix. Worldwide, it is the second most common cancer of women. It may present with vaginal bleeding but symptoms may be absent until the ca...
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on the first of next month, i am getting the LEEP procedure done. has anyone here had that done? how bad will it hurt? how long will it last? any meds that helped the most? thank you.
Posted on 07/25/08, 10:07 am |
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Hi and welcome! Yes, I've had a leep. My doc knocked me out so the procedure itself didn't hurt. I don't think it was more than 1/2 hour - but not sure as I was not awake. The nurse should give you a list of discharge instructions. She did give me tylenol afterwards. It's not that bad. Plz ask your doc tons of questions. I know I did. I write them down so I don't forget. You'll feel more comfortable going in that way. You're in my thoughts. You're not alone. Plz let us know how it goes when you can,k. Take care and hugs. 
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the doctor isnt going to knock me out, dont know why. lately i have been having problems with sinus infection and dizziness/off balance cause of my eustachion tubes not draining, i am on Z-pak and prednisone which make me more susceptible to infection and bleeding. i am considering getting the Leep done when I am over this problem I am dealing with now. The doctor told me 7 months ago, that I would probably have cancer in 5 months, its now 7 and i havent gotten any better, but not any worse either. i dont know.
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I personally haven't had LEEP done, so can't give you any advice about the procedure, but I urge you to not put off your treatment.
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...unless the oncologist agrees, that is. Hugs & all the best to you.
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the one doing the LEEP is my family doctor. I have never went to an oncologist. Thanks so much for your advice.
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I had a LEEP done 1 year ago in August. It didn't take long, but it was uncomfortable. I was given Ibuprofen 800 mg and that worked well. I reccomend you follow the advice and NOT do much lifting of anything for 6 weeks. I felt fine and started doing normal lifting and ended up causing bleeding again. Follow all aftercare advice and you should do fine. I went for my second 6 month check and it came back normal. This is devastating news at first, but surround yourself with positive people and you should come through it just fine.
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