Nervous before exam?

I think it's definitely normal to be nervous before an exam. I always have a certain anxiety level leading up to one. It's a strange experience, where else in everyday life do we expose our bodies and private parts to a stranger that we might see once or twice a year? That certainly explains being nervous, or at least a bit apprehensive at the thought.

Yeah I always get nervous before a medical exam.

The last one I had was a pre-employment exam. My heart was beating so fast the nurse commented on it when she took my pulse. The exam didn't actually involve any undressing but I was worried that it might.

Never thought I would be nervous before, but I sure was before my first colonoscopy. (maybe I was worried that the camera would be bigger than my then wife's toys) They had to delay it because my blood pressure spiked over 160 when it is usually in the 120's to 130's-----guess I was worried they might find something wrong. I am scheduled for my second one in 3 months. First one was 9 years ago.

I'm a nervous wreck during physical exams. As much as I try to remain calm, my heart is racing and several doctors have commented on that. On my last physical, the doctor said: "wow, your heart is beating really fast, do you have issues with that?"

It happened to me once, the Doctor sent me to have an ECG 😉 .

I do not remember being very nervous, but my son gets nervous when he knows that we are going to the pediatrician's office, because they are a female pediatrician and a nurse, maybe?

I wouldn't say I get very nervous, just the usual apprehension of wondering what procedures the Dr will perform.

If it's a play exam it's more excitement than anything else.

A little apprehensive.

In the past I used to get ever so nervous before any kind of medical exam, but as I’ve grown older that has mellowed a little. I still get that tingly feeling though

I'm always nervous, apprehensive, before any exam, whether for school, military, recruitment etc, my blood pressure races, and I have had perplexed nurses, comment so many times that my pulse rate and blood pressure reflects my anxiety. Still happens now.

Used to be so worked up that you could see the staff were worried that something was going to happen. More recently I've been pretty mellow. I know my doc and am pretty sure there won't be any surprises.

I have a terrible case of White Coat Hypertension. I've had this terrible affliction since childhood. It isn't just an exam, or a complete physical or a totally painful and invasive procedure that sends my HR and BP up. Just thinking that someone is going to take my pulse or blood pressure sends them both into orbit.

HR over 100 and BP in the 170/100 range. Every time. New Dr., Lifelong Dr., New nurse, old nurse, pretty nurse, not pretty nurse. Stranger off the street. Male, female...Doesn't matter. My BP and HR go up even when I try and take a blood pressure on myself.

I used to absolutely HATE going anywhere where there was a chance of my BP being taken. The way my heart pounded, hands shook, breathing all out of whack. I get flushed in my face and neck, down onto my chest sometimes. Hated it.

Now though, as I've aged, I kind of get a rush out of it. I should add that I'm a Cardiophile, and at home, alone, I love everything to do with blood pressure. I've got numerous cuffs and stethoscopes I use. The sight or thought of a BP cuff is arousing to me. Seeing a woman having her BP measured drives me insane with lust. The stethoscope and pressure cuff are my biggest, most intense sexual triggers. Period.

Hated it for many years, but even then, after it was over, I couldn't wait to get home and masturbate thinking about the vital signs procedure I had just experienced. I still do that to this day. I play the scene out over and over in my head. Typically, I will play it out, perhaps with some added adjustments, etc., as a sexual stimulus until the next time a healthcare provider takes my vitals. At that point, the new scenario replaces the old.

This belongs in a thread all to itself, but I'll throw it out regardless. When my SO is going to a Dr.s appointment, anything, if I know someone else is going to take her pulse, blood pressure, auscultate her heart, lungs, I get jealous. Almost sick to my stomach to think someone else is going to touch her like that.

Sorry for the ramble.

It never gets old. The night before my exam, I shower making sure to get all parts. Drying off, I think, "Gawd I hate this." I then debate what to wear the next day as if a selection of clothing will have much to do with anything. I opt to wear color coordinated undies....matching beige bra and panties ....but nothing risque and dress pants and a pretty blouse. I start to get that nervous feeling in my tummy and have no appetite aside from a glass of OJ and count the minutes on the clock before I have to go. The tension doesn't easily ebb but I decide to try going to the bathroom. I immediately urinate but take time to produce a BM...small but usual size and soft for the morning.

Time continues to escape and soon I have to go to the car and begin the drive knowing I have to comply but wishing I could avoid this. I turn on some music trying to distract hopeful that my mind will ease. How is it this morning the traffic flows quickly and I arrive early.

I find myself sitting in the waiting area trying not to stare at the others. Then, as if, without warning, she calls my name. "How could this be? Usually I get to finish a magazine or two." The walk to the exam room seems like a mile and I feel very self conscious. Thoughts come and go but don't leave me. I wonder how I will react when the nurse tells me its time and shows me where to undress. Before that, she hands me a cup for a urine sample and points to the bathroom. I wonder how many have done this so far this morning. It takes me time but I succeed. I leave the bathroom feeling tense, maybe a small wet spot as I got so nervous wiping, and now clenching my cheeks. I feel like I have a bull's eye on my backside. My panties ride up ever so slightly reminding me that they are still on! Finally, I enter the room and told to undress with the usual cautionary tale, "Everything off for the doctor please." It's starting and there is not stopping it.

I am in full blush. I walk slowly to the scale, the gown hardly providing much coverage. Its a reminder that now you will do as told. I struggle to stay calm but soon I am facing the table, there is a small sign on the wall, "All temperatures are taken rectally," and soon she has a lubed thermometer at the ready. She bends me over, has me spread wide, and then slowly and steadily inserts the glass thermometer telling me to relax. It feels cold and sends a shock up my spine as I clench and softly gasp. .i squirm nearly pushing out the thermometer only to have her hold it tightly between my legs telling me to relax.......as I wait for the doctor!

I used to absolutely HATE going anywhere where there was a chance of my BP being taken. The way my heart pounded, hands shook, breathing all out of whack. I get flushed in my face and neck, down onto my chest sometimes. Hated it.

Me too. Like you, I'm better now than I was but I recognise the feelings you describe so well

I really hate going to the Doctors. I know it’s irrational because they are there to help and if there is anything wrong it’s best to find it and get it sorted. But I still hate going in case they find something wrong!

Ironically it was in a Med Fet exam where the “Doctor” took my blood pressure and found it to be VERY high. As I knew he was a nurse by profession I plucked up courage and went to Doctors. It was extremely high and is now under control although I take 3 pills a day in the morning to keep it in check. A recent med fet exam , the “Doctor” took my BP and found it very good. However if I’m at the real Doctors he takes it three times because he says I suffer White Coat syndrome ie very nervous and it’s only on the third reading he gets me to calm down. They are thoroughly nice people , it’s just the thought of what they might find that troubles me . As I said completely irrational but there it is.

The first time I was examined at school I was very nieve. I think I got about a weeks notice of having the testicular exam. I had a pretty prominent vein and was convinced the doctor would know I was masturbating and report me . But I remember being extremely scared going in! Looking back on it , just how stupid was I !

Yeah I’d agree with what most people are saying, always have hated the doctor to the point that one time my hypertension caused the doctor to think I had a heart problem when he examined me.

I'm okay at my GP's and my blood pressure is good when she takes it (I have hypertension that is controlled by meds), but whenever I go to a specialist appointment at either of the hospitals here and they take it with the automatic cuff, it's high. I get really nervous if I'm seeing a new doctor or if I'm expecting a gyn exam.

I think it all goes back to childhood experiences at the doctor. I had a rough time with my GP as a child. He had absolutely zero skills in dealing with kids despite experience as a doctor. The SOB was so mean you could poor boiling water down his throat and I bet you a dollar he would piss ice cubes. I Still get a little strung out during an appointment. Thankfully time and some very compassionate providers have help me cope with

Yes. Being nervous is certainly normal. I I had to guess it might be more common in children and teens. Needles and possible unfamiliarity with the routine and all.

I remember that feeling of be very nervous before my regular medical exam as a kid. I don't know why i always had that feeling, maybe because i had a fear from being forced to take an injection. Now i never fell nervous, however before my exam I start thinking about being checked by a gorgeous doctor while a nurse is watching. And sometimes i get an erection.

I think I always get nervous before exam with regular doctor or play doctor. it's the not knowing what to expect.

Yesterday I went to doctor for a simple checkup bp, listened to heart and lungs asked General questions and then said I am scheduling a complete physical for July I'm like ok and then he says I've been told I'm gay friendly not sure how I was to take that in the same sentence. The worst part is I find him very attractive and now a little nervous if I may get turned on. Nervous and at same time can't wait for my exam.

I think everyone gets nervous before the exam. The long wait and you finally hear the creeking of the door opening - it's part of the excitement.

My gosh, I remember the anxiety before going to my check-up appointment with my mother. Understandably, it was a different era, but that didn't make it any easier. Once in the car, I had butterflies in my stomach, which only got stronger once we checked in with the receptionist. Although there were toys, magazines, etc, I would sit silently, and then my name would be called and it began my heart beating harder. Once in the room, I was told to undress, which certainly had the effect of making me nervous and extremely shy. I was weighed, had my blood pressure taken, and then would be told to lay on my tummy and I knew I was to be given my temperature rectally. At this moment, I was mentally somewhere else. I know it may sound crazy, but I was aware that I was being seen in a very exposed way by both the nurse and my mother, that always insisted on being in the room as well.

I'm about to leave for my yearly physical..............it's strange how I sort of fear it and yet look forward to it, of course hoping she doesn't find anything really wrong (that must be the fear part).

I am still very nervous when I have to go to the doctor and I am not I'll very often. My heart beats like crazy. I am not calming down while I am in the practice. Only when I leave my heart beat gets normal again

I just forced myself to do it for a bit. Then it got to where I knew pretty much what was going down and things got better.

I experience the nervous, excitement nearly every time. Part of that is the mind game I play imagining what the exam will be like. I have actually found a practitioner that does a great exam. If anyone in the Atlanta area is looking for a very thorough exam hit me up. Might want to fit the following description wm, at least 5-10, 180.

Every now and then when I have an appointment for an exam, I might get nervous. I just drive myself to my appointment and I do know what to expect. My temperature is taken orally so I with me being tall, I just bend down to the nurse for her to put the thermometer into my mouth. Then I wait for the doctor.

I'm always nervous when going to Doctors even if it's for something minor which doesn't involve nudity.

When I made appointment with a play doc he was very understanding and answered and communicated via email first which made it easier.

It's not to say I didn't sit in car for ages before going in, questioning will I or won't I go in?

I did and it was great.

If I see a real doctor for something minor I feel nervous especially if they keep me waiting in the waiting room. When I saw a play doc I was extremely nervous as I was out of control in the situation and I'm so used to playing the doctor role. I'm nervous on the way to the appointment and even more nervous when I am asked to strip to my boxer shorts.

In my mind I'm perfectly ok with it, no problem at all with exams and so on, but my body gives all the signs of a nervous person. Honestly, I have no clue why that happens.