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Posted 10/14/2013 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
I have to see an oral surgeon this afternoon.  So, going to the dentist did not ease my fear or anxiety one bit.  I'm shaking as I type this.  The dentist now doesn't know what is going on and is referring me to the oral surgeon.  This is playing heck with my health anxiety and anxiety in general.  I am so glad you all are here to listen to me rant and rave and freak out.  I know it could be any number of things from infection to cancer and you know since I have the dreaded health anxiety that my mind is going to the very worst.  Dam anxiety.  I hate it.  I hate it.  I hate it.  By the way, did I say that I hate it. 
Posted 10/14/2013 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
Deep breath...

What exactly did the dentist say?  Did he show concern, or just express that this is really not his place to diagnose anything at this point?

A dentist is really more trained in treating issues with the teeth and gums, so just because you have gotten a referral, does not mean that you are dealing with something bad.

I know how hard it is not to worry right now.  I understand, and would probably be feeling the same way...however, that is because I am wired up the same way...not because I think that there is reason for you to be worrying.

For now, try and compartmentalize and hang in there until your appointment.  Stay distracted and don't let the intrusive negative thoughts keep playing in your head.  When one comes up, repeat this mantra:

"It's not time to worry about that now."

You can't change any outcome with fretting, and you will just wear yourself out for nothing. (when you find out all is fine)

Do you have your appointment yet?  Let us know so we can be there to support you

Hugs,

S.C.

Posted 10/14/2013 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
ocean,
Yes, you may freak out, get it out of your system and than accept that the only way to get the answers you need is to see the oral surgeon.

Dentists in our neck of the woods do very little compared to what they used to do. If you need a root canal they send you to an Endodontist. My Dentist practiced doing root canals on me 40 years ago and now they don't do them.

I broke out in a terrible rash from my chemo, saw my Oncologist and he had never seen this type of rash so he sent me off to my Dermatologist and he had never seen this type of rash so a biopsy was done. Just as I suspected, the report came back - medication induced rash. Really - ya think?

So keep breathing and know that even the best of the best don't always have an answer at the tip of their tongue.

I will say a prayer for you and for me as I am heading to the dermatologist to have cryosurgery on some precancerous areas.

We are tougher than we think. (((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))

Kitt
Posted 10/14/2013 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
I hate anxiety too. A lot. But remember there are A TON of things this could be that are essentially harmless -- and those things are MUCH more likely than oral cancer. The odds are VERY strong than you have something that is not dangerous and that is easily curable. Keep that in mind until your docs appointment.
Posted 10/14/2013 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
Appt. at 2:30pm (central time in Missouri).

Kitt, I am so sorry you are dealing with the cryosurgery.  I hope it goes well.  I feel kinda silly now freaking out when others are going thru so much more.

I will carry you all in my thoughts and keep repeating the mantra until I find out something for sure.  I'll post after I get home.  Thank you for being here for me.  I have yet to tell my family about all that has been going on.  I think they would think I was a little bonkers (or a LOT bonkers).  It is just too hard to explain what goes on inside my head to someone who has never experienced it.

Posted 10/14/2013 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
I agree -- it is really hard to explain to someone who has not experienced it. I try to explain to my wife, but she just does not get it. But I don't blame her -- before I experienced anxiety, I would not have understood it either. I would have thought "why don't you just think about something else, or not worry about it until you know for sure that its a problem. After all, what good does worrying do?"

That is why I think anxiety is a lonely experience. I feel alone even when I am with other people.

But Ocean, I really believe that you will be fine and that whatever dental or oral issue you have will be easily fixable.
Posted 10/14/2013 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
Ocean, I think he's gutless, wants someone else to verify his original opinion, You are going to be ok!

Larry ***
Posted 10/14/2013 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
I'm home from the oral surgeon.  He was very sweet and held my hand several times as I almost broke down in the chair (I hate dentist chairs).  He looked at the red patch, took an x-ray and gave me a prescription for antibiotics and a followup with him next Monday.  He thinks it may be a bacterial or viral infection.  If the antibiotic does not clear it up then we go to biopsy.  Please pray that the antibiotics work.  I'm a little less freaked out but still VERY worried and scared and anxiety is still an issue.
Posted 10/14/2013 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
The antibiotics will surely clear it up!:)

Doctors know what to look for as far as the things that you are worried about...you would not have been given a prescription, but gone straight to the biopsy if he thougt it was something to be concerned about.

I just want to say how very brave you are for going in and getting this taken care of!!!

You are a lioness and a hero in my eyes. I know how scared you were, but you faced it and got it done!

I am really glad to hear your good news!

Now take all of your prescrption...every last pill, and I am sure that it will clear up quickly.;)

S.C.
Posted 10/15/2013 1:04 AM (GMT 0)
Ocean SC is right, no biopsy is a sign the surgeon feels safe with this direction of treatment. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 10/15/2013 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Any phobia and/or anxiety is hard to deal with and people that have never dealt with it have no idea. That is one reason that I get sort of irritated at some therapists. They can study mental health all they want, but knowing of it and really understanding it are 2 different things in my book! None of my therapists could ever understand WHY I couldn't take those leaps they thought I should take...they hadn't lived a day in my shoes!
Anyhow, no matter whether these medical people understand or not, just know that you really aren't alone and there are more folks like us with anxiety issues than they may know. So I hope you'll not let them get you down for something you didn't choose !
All the best to you!
jl
Posted 10/15/2013 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you to everyone.  I have not googled anything and am taking my antibiotics.  The crying and shaking have stopped but the anxiety is still in high gear.  I don't think that will calm down until the infection clears up and I am sure there are no issues.  I need proof that all is well I guess.  I hate being a bundle of nerves and have been reading the resource section and printed out a couple of the CBT worksheets posted by SC.  Hopefully I will be able to focus on doing them.  My concentration still is not there.  I am going to talk to my psychiatrist again when I see him next month and see if I can explain the obsessive thoughts that drive my brain.  Still not telling family what is transpiring as they just would not understand my thought pattern.  Thank you again.  I am heading to bed and hoping to finally get some sleep tonight.  Still don't feel like eating anything though. 
Posted 10/15/2013 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Kid, we are family, You are part of ours now, "we are here". Peace

Larry ***
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