i have a long history of anxiety problems, which are especially present when even discussing the procedure of bladder catheterization. having never experienced this while awake and alert, this procedure appears to hurt sooooooo much! my anxiety becomes so great just thinking about having this done, and i seriously doubt that i would be able to lie still, relax, and cooperate. i have talked with 2 close male friends about this and they both stated just how much pain this caused them. i have also seen a video on UTUBE showing the catheterization of a real live male patient, and he moans and groans throughout and seems to be in significant pain. his nurse even tells him, "i'm sorry. i know this hurts. i know this hurts.while she is inserting the catheter. so, my question is, assuming i am taken to the ER by ambulance and the physician orders a foley catheter for me, and i am squirming and resisting because of anxiety, is it possible for me to be sedated prior to having this done? i do not wish to refuse this if the doctor feels it is necessary, but i know i simply cannot lie there still and relaxed. if sedation is not a possibility are there any other options open to me? thank you very much and i look forward to your reply. joe