Fibroscan tomorrow and I am scared

[Marcus57]

I have an appointment for a fibroscan tomorrow and I am scared. I understand that knowing is better than not knowing.

Anyone else feel the same way with medical appointments or tests?

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Yes petrified beyond belief! I always find that when I am there and having the test I’m ok... just the run up. I wish you luck x

[Onesmallstep1969]

Yes, I have terrible "white coat syndrome", which always affects my blood pressure. Try to relax to your favorite music in the morning before the test.

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Our nurse led helpline takes many calls from worried people waiting for tests. Most feel so much better once they have some information and a plan.

Keep us posted

[confused71]

had my last hospital appointment November 2019 I was excited because I was having a fibroscan --the registrar decided they wouldn give me one as when I was diagnosed with Nash I took the news badly .I told her I wanted one and why wouldnt they do it.I had worked hard on losing weight and exercising so was hoping for good news . She told me if my kPa was higher I wouldnt be able to deal with it --wrong -- I told her if thats the case I would work harder to bring the number down and if it had improved I would be so happy .I was made to feel so bad I cried for a week waiting for the results --3 weeks later i had results 7.1 kPa from 9.8 kpa I was so happy so yes I would rather know either way I need to feel in control of my own health . Just not looking forward to my next appointment