I paged Dr Google again

My ibs kicked up got better than kicked up again. So I called on Dr Google who convinced me I have colon cancer. Why do I do this to myself? It's as though I want to find the worst diagnosis I can. I took n online diagnosis test for colon cancer and I was very below average for developing it. Did I concentrate on that? Of course not. I looked for another website that said my age and symptoms were common for colon cancer. I do this every time I get new symptoms or repeat ones. I'm going nuts. No sane person would react the why I do. Sorry to vent but my anxiety level is though the roof. And that won't help the ibs either. Ugh.

I relate, specialone.

I do that all the time and drive myself NUTS! I have been having some different things going wrong with my body lately that are not anxiety related. I have convinced myself that there is something wrong with me and nobody can find it. I have been 100% miserable the last 2 weeks. I have to put on a happy face for work, but it's destroying me inside.

I noticed my fingernails have turned almost white with a dark ridge. When I googled it, I found it's called Terry's Nails and is most commonly found in people with liver failure. I thought about it constantly for 2 days, i spent an entire 8 hour work day checking every website i could and finally called my doctor in total panic. She had just checked my liver function a week before which was normal.

Anyway, this week I vowed to stop googling my symptoms and just wait until I go to the doctor next week. So far, I've only slipped once and closed it out right away before I could look.

Please try not to panic about it. IBS symptoms can be related to MANY conditions. Though the symptoms of IBS can be bad, it's just that - IBS. Nothing dangerous or deadly - just annoying. And anxiety can make those symptoms worse.

Hi

I have used Dr Google many times and have always received bad advice and have ended up more anxious so if you can do avoid Dr Google.

Have you thought of doing any talking therapies such as CBT or Mindfulness? They can really help you understand your health anxiety and teach you ways to control your symptoms.

Take Care

Hibee

Thank you for your support. Of course I searched google for more bad news before I logged into this site this morning. Lovely way to get myself worked up for the day!!! I agree. We should pledge not to google our symptoms for a month. I can't think if any case where Dr Google has dispensed a worry free diagnosis!