valium before HSG?

Nature Lover

I have an HSG coming up in a few weeks. I don't really know what to expect but saw that someone on another post said their doctor told them to take a valium 1 hour before. Mine didn't say anything about that.  Does anyone know about this?  Is it going to be an awful experience? I woudl rather know so I could be mentally prepared.

ChellBug

I haven't heard of recommending valium prior to the HSG.  I had the HSG in July and it lasted MAYBE 5-6 minutes with mild discomfort.  Maybe take some Ibuprofen prior to b/c some women experience cramps afterwards.  The only time I would think you would need valium prior to a procedure is if you are extremely anxious about what will happen, and I mean extremely anxious.  HTH.

NowDNAtoo

Like pp said to me taking a valium before an HSG seems a bit extreme unless of course maybe your tubes are blocked because I've heard that is painful.  I was told to take 600mg (3 capsules) of Advil about an hour before.  That did it for me.

amcrd

Just had one 2 weeks ago and went alone. No valium necessary; however, if you get anxious, I can see why your doctor might prescribe it. Pain not necessary for valium but as pp mentioned, I did take the ibuprofen 1 hour prior to.

GL!

ALF222

Maybe I'm a wimp, but mine was pretty miserable although it only lasts for a few minutes. If I had a prescription and someone to drive me, I would take a valium. As my mom the nurse says, "better living through chemistry!".

Joe'sSweetPea

That seems really extreme, unless of course one is truly a "nervous nellie"!  Admittedly, while  it was extremely uncomfortable when I had mine done, I felt fine afterwards.  I even felt guilty that hubs took the day off of work.  

Classicoyote

I had mine a week ago and was prepared for the worst pain ever (listening to some who have had it).  All for nothing.  Take two ibuprofen an hour before your appointment.  The ladies who did mine were all very nice and kept me talking and before I knew it, it was over.  All of 5 minutes and cramping like menstral cramps.  Not bad at all.  You will be fine.  Good luck!  KUP.

kbrodie06

Mine went fine, they say you can take an asprin before or Ibuprofen or something. I did not feel anything. OThers have had other experiences. I think it all depends on tubes and all. For what its worth, my was the same as a pap smear, it did not bother me or anything. Good luck

Nature Lover

Thank you all!  I have been pretty nervous since reading some horror stories online.  I am not really that nervous usually so should be jsut fine and will certainly skip the valium.  Thanks!

nola8446

My was a little painful, but my RE told me to take 3 ibuprofen 30 min to an hour before the test.  I did and the test only lasted a few minutes.  I cramped for about an hour or so after, but then it was gone.  I drove myself there and back.  It was not bad!

ala_1220

My first one was really, really painful!!!  I couldn't lay still enough for them to take pictures.  But, that was because I had a complete septum and had a ton of pressure built up inside.  All I had taken before it was Ibuprofen.

So, my next one I took Vicodin (that I had left over from my surgery) and a Valium.  This one wasn't as bad.  Was it because my septum had been removed, or was it because I premedicated myself.  Who knows...but I didn't care because I wasn't going through that again!!!