Quote from: ElizabethK on May 11, 2017, 12:23:27 AM
....don't forget to cover the ointment with saran wrap...If you can see the colour of your skin through the ointment...you haven't got enough on...if you don't cover the area with ointment on it, the ointment will evaporate, it is still going to hurt even with the ointment and don't be surprised if you really hate it.
...Good luck for next Thursday
Hi Miss Liz, The Ointment Queen,
So let me get this straight. If I can get me some EMLA or 5% lidocaine ointment, I am to slather it on my face enough to hide in it, wrap it with saran wrap 30 - 60 minutes before my appointment then drive to my appointment? Sounds awfully messy to me. Did I get it right?
On top of that I'm to drown myself by drinking water a day and a half not forgetting to wash a couple Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or Advil down and hour before too. I found where aspirin is not recommended.
You know this prep does not do anything to allay my apprehensions? I may have to do a Michelle or a John Wayne and go without a numbing cream. I sent a message off to my doctor asking if I could get some EMLA cream ordered or if he had other ideas or suggestions.
I refrained from inquiring about increasing my HRT. Twice was enough and I see him on the 22nd anyway and will get blood drawn then to check levels.
I guess the important part is that I am starting and will see what it's like come the 18th.
Thanks for the advice Liz
Laurie