Has anyone ever passed out during mammography?

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Alea
Alea Member Posts: 28
edited November 2019 in Waiting for Test Results

I had a mammography today, and the radiologist wasn't very patient. Every time I had to hold my breath for an image, she wouldn't give me a chance to properly exhale before the next one. Plus I was nervous so of course my breathing was shallow.


I kept telling her I wasn't feeling well and needed a chance to recoup my breath but she didn't really listen and eventually I blacked out and collapsed.


I was only passed out for a few seconds, I woke up thirsty. I was okay after that. I'm wondering if anyone else experienced this.

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  • RebzAmy
    RebzAmy Member Posts: 322
    edited November 2019

    Yes, happened to me. This was during a mammogram stereotactic core biopsy. I kept saying i didn't feel good and next thing I was laying down and they got me a hot cut of sweet tea.

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  • gb2115
    gb2115 Member Posts: 1,894
    edited November 2019

    Sounds like the mammographer wasn't very good honestly. Mine kept asking me if I needed to take breaks but I am sure I had a very pained look on my face.

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  • Alea
    Alea Member Posts: 28
    edited November 2019

    RebezAmy: I am so sorry to hear that! It's a terrorizing feeling when you know you're about to pass out but can't stop it!


    gb2115: I definitely looked pained too, heck I even screamed in pain at one point, I told her verbally multiple times that I was having a hard time breathing. Honestly at some point I thought she was a robot lol


    I kinda feel bad for her.. Maybe they see so much, they become numb? Who knows!


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