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Good evening, @flow65 . I’m really sorry that I can’t make this decision for you, but I can help you think through it. First off, you don’t want to go to another doctor. That would be just 1 more person, and opinions, and personalities to think about, and you’re anxiety doesn’t need this.
What you want to do is write down some pros and cons of the 2 doctors you have seen. Is there 1 that you felt more comfortable with, trusted more? One doctor that communicated better, listened to you?
It doesn’t really matter where the hospital is or if you’ve been there before. Sure, it’s nice to know your way around. My first time to see my neurologist, we had to leave at 0600 and drive through city rush hour traffic to get to a place we’d never been before. But, we made it and are glad we did.
You can still ask your doctor for some sedation first. The first doctor suggested anesthesia. It would most probably be a very light anesthesia which can be reversed as soon as the biopsy is done.
YOU can do this! I have real faith in you!
Will you let me know what you learn when you compare the 2 doctors?