I had a LEEP procedure done today. It was, hands down, the worst experience I have ever had in my life. Keep in mind I went through natural child birth. The anesthesia did not fully work. Also, it made me feel like I was having a heart attract. Moments after I was injected with it I began having palpitations and a racing heart. I e pressed to my doc that I was scared and in pain. Her response to me was that it was normal and to try to breath normally. Then she began this horrific procedure. I could feel the burning of the electrode. I told my doc that I was not numb. She the. Said to me that I was numb and my cervix was not burning. Upon leaving, I was still in distress with my racing heart. I was told to wait a half an hour and then go to the ER if it did not stop. It did not stop and I did end up in the ER. They were shocked that the doc let me leave feeling the way I did. As though that were not enough, the machine being used for cauterizing the would failed. I was bleeding profusely. The whole experience was awful. I would never do this under a local again. I don't know why an epideral or general anesthesia were not offered to me. Honestly for me this was an emotional nightmare. I feel violated, almost like an assult. I will never go back to that doc. I would opt for any other procedure. I can not believe how hellish this ordeal was. I am not here to scare anyone or advocate against this procedure. I just hope that this prompts other women to be informed and ask about possibilities other than just a local anastetic.