Lynl

[Lynl]

I just looked at how many types of doctors for many some odd reasons I've been to lately! It's crazy. I need to chill out with this health anxiety. I started working out again last night, but my fears creep in. Need help

[Agora1]

Lynl, I use to be like that years ago. I called it my team of doctors. I felt it took a team to take care of me. Now I'm lucky if I see a doctor. You want to be somewhere in between that. Working out is good for anxiety once you get past your heart beating a little faster.

[Lynl in reply to Agora1]

I've had health anxiety for over 27 years and it seems the older I get the more worried i get. I have to fight not to call to call a specialist for everything because I don't think a regular doctor recognizes something that may be serious.

[Agora1 in reply to Lynl]

I hear what you are saying Lynl. The only thing about having a specialist for every part of you is that the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. Too many cooks in the kitchen. Specialists are okay but you need one doctor who controls your health history. I know it's hard to believe in one doctor having that power, but it can get so confusing for you by jumping from one doctor to another.

[Lynl in reply to Agora1]

So true, I took some time and listed how many I've seen in the last couple months and had to think why I was there. They were valid reasons, but I always think it's worse case scenarios . Went to ENT for nose bleed and it was a weak vessel, however I was worried it was sinus cancer. Then I had an infected hair follicle "folliculitis " and thought tumor . And do on . But that's my thinking process. Just saw my dentist because j had a sore on my tongue that healed like a smooth spot , dentist not worried but I want to call oral surgeon

[Agora1 in reply to Lynl]

Been there Lynl, I've always diagnosed myself unfortunately it comes out, worse case scenario. Now I think differently by saying, I am human, things happen. If nothing is done, the body will usually heal itself. I've saved myself a few extra trips to the doctor as well as my anxiety building up. Your way of thinking will have to go from negative to more positive. For me it was easy to get down to 1 doctor because my team of doctors slowly started to retire and I didn't trust getting a newbie straight out of medical school. And yet I'm surviving. I think we all know when it is imperative to seek help. We have to retrain our mind to accept the small things in life so we have the energy to deal with bigger things that may come along.

[Lynl in reply to Agora1]

I think what makes me this way is because I have had real issues, like a tumor in my carotid artery 14 years ago, it's fine, Aldo mammograms usually come back as redos, but fine. Had uterine biopsy and fine, breadth biopsy and fine. Do you see that's what triggers confirmation from doctors, because what if I miss something?! So I'm actually afraid to not go to the right doctors and make sure I have the facts of every symptom straight so I get the right diagnosis, I even second gues if I would have a different diagnosis if I describe the symptoms wrong . I know I need help, because if someone told me what I'm telling you , I would be baffled. Ugh! Thanks lynl

[Agora1 in reply to Lynl]

I can understand better Lynl why you are this way. I too have had my share of real issues happen to me. I've almost died twice years ago. More recently I overheard the doctors saying "that was close" as I was coming out of anesthetic. I diagnosed myself with Atrial Fibrillation before the doctor did. I've had bad doctors and good doctors. It's very easy to become fixated on health issues. I don't think you are over reacting, I see more clearly now where this has come from. It happens, but when you see a number of things that have happened it makes you uncertain. I have become my own advocate because of that. I've learned everything I could about my health issues. I question things when the doctors say something I don't agree with. It's your body, your life. The only thing is that there has got to be a balance so that you end up not living just diagnosing. I hope this gets sorted out for you. The fears may last a lifetime but how you react to them may change for the better. xx

[Lynl in reply to Agora1]

So glad to know you are free from this prison, and that your healthy. You are an inspiration to know it's possible. I need to put things into perspective and not ignore symptoms , but not over react and try to see logical explanations instead of irrational ones , now to to put it to practice, I have my yearly OB GYN appt tomorrow. Wish me luck 😊

[Agora1 in reply to Lynl]

I do wish you luck with tomorrow's appointment. Let us know how it goes. xx

[Lynl in reply to Agora1]

Thank You Much 😊

[Lynl in reply to Agora1]

I went to my appt. and for the mist part it went well. However without going into too many details, he felt what he says is a clogged gland and said not to worry " ya right" and if it's there a year from now we will take it off, well I think it's the same thing I checked last year only with a different doc from same office and this would be a year if it's the same one. So I called back and asked if we should just take it off and he said to come in on the 29th , for peace of mind but now of course I'm worried. Plus I'm still waiting on blood test results from another doc and it's time for my mammogram too. Ugh

[Agora1 in reply to Lynl]

Hi Lynl, I'm glad your appointment went well. The clogged gland is something quite common. I have it myself from time to time, it never really goes away unless removed. But it is harmless. I know how waiting for results are stressing but try if you can to think positively. Mammograms well it's just part of being a woman. Grin and bear it. Keep us posted if that helps with your anxiety. Good for you in taking care of your health. x

[Lynl in reply to Agora1]

Thank you , I replied below, how I got this way