Paranoid about twinges

[pd63]

Low risk intermediate soon to have SBRT.

I've had twinges on and off for a few yrs, mostly right shoulder, it's random and not very painful but sometimes I think it's something more sinister since my diagnosis, probably due to long term swimming.

Am I paranoid about nothing and with my diagnosis a scan is not needed.

[Tall_Allen]

I think most of us have had a twinge here or there, and our minds jumped to "is that the cancer?" Your mind is not always your friend.

[dentaltwin in reply to Tall_Allen]

I once had a psychologist tell me I was "living in the negative prediction". (That was almost the only thing he got right)

[BanjoPicker]

I’ve found that my mind is capable of raising my blood pressure to concerning levels with no apparent physical reason. I can also dwell on a possible physical symptom until it feels real even though it’s not. If a real concern, a lab test would confirm, but it doesn’t. Your mind is powerful. I am learning to focus my brain power on wellness. So much better than becoming a hypochondriac.

[trregan]

Arthritis? Rotator Cuff? Tendon tear? Swimmers use their shoulder muscles more than anyone....so twinges and and pain might have a mechanical source. It's probably beneficial for you to see a good sports medicine doc, xray, etc.

Agreeing with everyone here that its easy to leap from a simple twinge to a near death prognosis. I know I do!!