health tests Archives - Mandy and Michele

Mammograms ~ You Have Options

October 2, 2020October 12, 2022 - by Mandy Farmer - 2 Comments.

My first mammogram was one of the worst days of my life. To make matters worse, it was my anniversary. It was so traumatic for me that I spent the whole next year dreading the next mammogram.

Occipital Nerve Block – What to Expect

July 24, 2020July 28, 2023 - by Mandy Farmer - 4 Comments.

I recently had an Occipital Nerve Block done. It can be a bit scary to think about having a long needle stuck into your neck going upward toward your brain stem. I have had about a dozen of these and they are so helpful for me. So… I thought maybe I should explain what it is and share my experience.

What to Expect at Your Nuclear Stress Test

June 12, 2020June 10, 2020 - by Mandy Farmer - 2 Comments.

When you get to my age, you can probably expect to get doctors’ orders for a stress test. After all, we have all got to keep a check on our …