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Posted 2/3/2015 11:49 AM (GMT 0)
After a couple of months of being anxiety free. Life has been good. I became a Grandma to a healthy baby boy named Calvin Robert. He's beautiful amd such a joy! Why am I back then? Health anxiety/ scare. Let me preface this by letting everyone know that I will be making a a Doctors appt. But about 2 weeks ago I noticed while brushing my teeth and rinsing that there was blood. No biggie it happens sometimes to everyone. However I've since realized it's not from brushing my teeth. As anxiety started to slip in I decided to randomly test this. And if I bring up sputum or plegym in the morning before teeth brushing there's blood. Ok now totally freaked out. I do have bad sinuses and allergies and most times when I blow my nose there is blood, so I guess I could be sinus drainage. But ...well, I'm freaked out thinking all sorts of bad things.

I just really needed a place to talk this out. I've haven't said anything to my family even tho I've been completely stressed out all weekend over it. Thank you for listening, it truly helps!
Posted 2/3/2015 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Beth,

Nothing will ignite my anxiety as surely as a health issue. Especially first thing in the morning. When blood is involved it seems to triple the effects. I too get a little bloody phlegm in the mornings. My doctor explained to me that it is most likely just sinuses, dry air, allergies, etc. It is only a real concern if there is a lot.

That being said, call up your PCP. See what they have to say. Then take their word at face value and try not to fixate.

Love, Wellness, and Peace
Posted 2/3/2015 3:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Beth, welcome back!

I can totally understand your worries about blood in phlegm. It can be anything, totally harmless really. It can even be bleeding in your teeth at night then collecting there. Also irritated throat, especially in dry winter weather is a good reason for that. Also as you mentioned, can be sinus related.

It's good if you plan to have it checked to make sure but meanwhile don't panic. Most likely you are fine :)
Keep us updated.
Posted 2/3/2015 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you rrakkma and jolleg!!! I truly appreciate your responses!! I called the Doc this morning and have an appointment next week. In the interim I will try to relax and keep positive thoughts! Thank you so much again!
Posted 2/3/2015 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
You are more than welcome Beth. Those nagging fears can be just awful.

Try some mindfulness exercises or breathing exercises when those feelings and thoughts come up. And remember, you are safe and well. Even if there is "something wrong", it is not urgent, it is not lethal.
Posted 2/3/2015 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Back, sorry to hear your having health anxiety though. Oh and Congratulations on the new grandson, grandkids are awesome!!! I have one grandson, he is 4, almost 5, and is the light of my life.
Posted 2/3/2015 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
You truly have a lot of blessings, especially a new grandbaby! Thank you for sharing! Have you talked to your doctor?

~Ducktapetherapy77
Posted 2/3/2015 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome back Beth and congrats on your new grandson! I became a grandma last year in March and again in December, both grandsons; Orion and Oliver. They are so precious and it is awesome! As far as your bleeding, yes it's common with brushing teeth and with dried out sinus. My ex used to get bloody noses randomly because of sinus. I also agree that health concerns can send anxiety through the roof. Good to get it checked out for piece of mind. Hang in there and let us know how you're doing.
Posted 2/3/2015 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
BBW,

Welcome back and congratulations on the birth of your grandson! I am sorry that your joy is being interrupted by this worry...

You've been advised well above...and I do agree that you'll find a benign reason behind this, once you've gone in to be checked out.:)

Until then, stick with us...and we'll do our best to keep you calm.;)

S.C.
Posted 2/4/2015 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone! You made my day so much better!
Posted 2/4/2015 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
Well heck, i didnt get to say anything!

Beth, you are well, this is much more common in winter so get used to it, see i'm almost 73 and i still do
it, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 2/4/2015 2:57 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Larry!!
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