Chitoshi
MyPTSD Pro
Hi everyone!
I wasn't sure where this goes so admin please feel free to move it where appropriate.
I got a stitch out today from my foot for my bunionectomy, tailor's bunionectomy, and hammer toe. ONE stitch, not the running stitches or the other 3 nylon stitches that need to go.
I have a vasovagal response that makes it super easy to pass out, and I thought it was only with IUDs related to my trauma, but with this response to having a stitch pulled out my surgeon said it might be panic-induced brown out or the vasovagal response due to panic. I didn't entirely faint, but all the color rushed from my face, I felt weak and lightheaded.
We are trying again with a pre-popped Xanax next week for the rest of the stitches in addition to a wet cloth and icepack at ready and a numbing spray.
Mentally, however, If I have the same response I can't imagine getting 4 inches of thread and 3 other nylon knots out next week.
Does anyone have any advice?
I have a needle phobia, and I'm suspicious that what probably happened wasn't that pulling the stitch hurt, but the sensation of the thread coming out of my skin.
With needles, I have the same issue, I've tried both looking and not looking with distractions and I still pass out, so I'm at a loss.
I guess I'm just looking for support and maybe some coping methods to help in addition to the support.
I wasn't sure where this goes so admin please feel free to move it where appropriate.
I got a stitch out today from my foot for my bunionectomy, tailor's bunionectomy, and hammer toe. ONE stitch, not the running stitches or the other 3 nylon stitches that need to go.
I have a vasovagal response that makes it super easy to pass out, and I thought it was only with IUDs related to my trauma, but with this response to having a stitch pulled out my surgeon said it might be panic-induced brown out or the vasovagal response due to panic. I didn't entirely faint, but all the color rushed from my face, I felt weak and lightheaded.
We are trying again with a pre-popped Xanax next week for the rest of the stitches in addition to a wet cloth and icepack at ready and a numbing spray.
Mentally, however, If I have the same response I can't imagine getting 4 inches of thread and 3 other nylon knots out next week.
Does anyone have any advice?
I have a needle phobia, and I'm suspicious that what probably happened wasn't that pulling the stitch hurt, but the sensation of the thread coming out of my skin.
With needles, I have the same issue, I've tried both looking and not looking with distractions and I still pass out, so I'm at a loss.
I guess I'm just looking for support and maybe some coping methods to help in addition to the support.