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Possible Prostate Cancer: Are there side effects of MRI fusion biopsy?
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Thanks for the replies. What about driving after the procedure? The biopsy site is 50 miles away. I probably shouldn't?
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@kpg7121 The instructions I got said I should be able to drive myself home, I couldn't due the pain from the shot. When I have been at my Urology clinic everyone having Biopsies had drivers/escorts. I would suggest that you get an escort/driver.
@kpg7121 I made that mistake. I wanted to be a tough guy. I regret that. Get a driver
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@kpg7121 If your biopsy is transrectal, be sure to get as much lidocaine as they can give you.
Also, if your biopsy is transrectal, they may give you Valium to relax you. If they do give you Valium, they might not let you drive yourself home.
For my 4th (& final) transrectal biopsy before treatment, my wife drove me there (45 miles) & back (45 miles). I had no problems with that distance.
Good luck!