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Ultrasound and gel sensory sensitivities.

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At some point in the next few months, I am going to have to get an ultrasound to check out my abdomen because of some gastrointestinal stuff.

My biggest textural sensitivities are creams and jelly like stuff, they can send me into instant meltdown.

As far as I know, not using the gel is not an option because physics (I am happy to info dump about the physics if people want me to)

With that in mind, what strategies do people recommend that have worked for them for getting through necessary adverse sensory experiences.

Current ideas: have the technician explain what they are doing in excruciating detail (medical stuff is a special interest of mine), taking the best textured stuff I have to counteract the bad textured stuff, and have my parent with me to help out and advocate for me should I go non-verbal due to meltdown/shutdown. 

I would love to hear what things other people have found helps.

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  • Yes, it is unpleasant, I also dislike oily, slippery sensations. I had ultrasound for testicular pain. I would say that the coldness was very unpleasant and having the gel pre-warmed, as has been commented on, would be a big improvement. I would recommend not looking at the procedure, as that takes away some of the sensory impact. Also take with you, or ask for, plenty of wet wipes, so that you can clean the gunk off as soon as it is over.

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  • Yes, it is unpleasant, I also dislike oily, slippery sensations. I had ultrasound for testicular pain. I would say that the coldness was very unpleasant and having the gel pre-warmed, as has been commented on, would be a big improvement. I would recommend not looking at the procedure, as that takes away some of the sensory impact. Also take with you, or ask for, plenty of wet wipes, so that you can clean the gunk off as soon as it is over.

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