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Posted 4/30/2015 9:04 AM (GMT 0)
And I'm anxious that they will tell me its just anxiety and live with it, (then I'll continually stress about it being something major that they missed) or its something worse and I'm going to need surgery or its too late already.

I have had an mri on my head and it was ok, but I've been told that a specific mri that takes tiny slices has to be used to find small tumors. From somebody that had the same type of symptoms as me. and had brain surgery.

And I'm feeling really depressed because somehow I managed to lose a brand new kindle, despite being every so careful to put it in my bag before I got off the train. $150 down the toilet. I'm usually so anxious I double check everything and don't lose stuff.
Posted 4/30/2015 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ponies,

I am sorry about your kindle loss.:( That is really frustrating...but please know that we all do things like this at one point or another...sometimes I muse at what the collective pile of things I have lost in my lifetime would look like!

As far as your health worries go...

...it is hard to believe that our physical symptoms can be caused by the anxiety alone. They are very real, and can be so debilitating...

...but it is true that we can have theses effects from stress!

The good news is that it is treatable! Wouldn't it be great to get a clean bill of health, and then take steps to manage your anxiety and be relieved of your symptoms?

This can happen.:) Go to your appointment, and once you have been cleared of any physical issues...go after your anxiety recovery with all that you have got!

Medication, therapy and self-help can all bring you to a place of feeling your best.

Be encouraged that you are taking steps to be well. We are here for you, so keep us posted!

S.C.
Posted 4/30/2015 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Good Luck on your appt today, as SC said if you get a clean bill of health, believe it!! And work on your anxiety. :)
Posted 5/1/2015 9:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

How did your appointment go?

It will be good news if they say you have anxiety as this is something that can be treated very successfully and it's a good sign that the results you have already had have come back clear and these next results should reinforce that.

It sounds like you are having health anxiety which a lot of us here suffer with and if left untreated it can really take over your life I know because I am battling with bad health anxiety at the moment. If it is anxiety go and speak with your doctor and ask them for a referral to a therapist to do some CBT as this is the therapy which has the most evidence that it works.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 5/2/2015 1:38 AM (GMT 0)
The neuro was a great guy. He said he has seen nervous system disorders occur after surgeries and procedures etc. and suspects that it what has happened to me.

So he ruled out anything bad, and said to stop doing any more tests. And not to bother with seeing a psychologist because I out think them and they aren't on my level. Explains why every time I've seen a psychologist I walk away feeling like I've thrown my money away. Much better for me to sink my money into my horses and use them as therapy.
Posted 5/2/2015 4:29 AM (GMT 0)
Ponies,

Your doctor advised you agains seeking anymore help for your anxiety in the form of therapy?

Hmmmn...can't say I agree with that...

...but it is a personal choice of course.

I wish you the best with the plan that you are going with...

...and congratulations on the good news that there is nothing serious going on neurologically.;)

Best wishes and keep us posted as to your progress!

S.C.
Posted 5/3/2015 4:05 AM (GMT 0)
Saw my general physician / psychiatrist today, so I'm not abandoning medical assistance, just that counselling doesn't do anything to help me.

We are continuing on Clonazepam and have a diagnosis of Dysautonomia, brought on by iron infusion, with subsequent anxiety.

Been 7 months of hell, but some bad symptoms are starting to wear off, which is great, but then I get some new ones.........

I thought I was a hypochondriac before all this started, but now realise its severe health anxiety.
Posted 5/3/2015 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
Ponies,

Hopefully with time and some self help techniques you will be able to manage your health anxiety...as it is can be done, and relief expected.:)

We do have some good health anxiety self help links in our Resources...and other programs can be purchased for work on your own, if therapy is not something you find beneficial.

We are here for your support as well, so post anytime you need encouragement, or want to share.:)

S.C.
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