Worried! Can this really be just anxiety?

Hi everyone.
I went to the doctor yesterday and was diagnosed with a middle ear infection...again (2nd in a little over a month)and a UTI so am back on antibiotics. I can handle that stuff no problem.
I'm having problems with this fear that I might have MS. I am a clutz by nature, but fear that the random tingling, itching, and sometimes sore muscles are MS. I am scared to death to talk to my doctor for fear I'll find out I do have it. I have a new grandson and plan to move back to my hometown later next year. I'm scared I might have this and it'll prevent me from going. I know these are all symptoms of anxiety too. Help please!

Dearest Panda,

Any type of ear infection can surely exacerbate the feelings of anxiety. An example of this can be how it can throw off your balance! Heck, even without A/P, those middle ear infections can give anyone a case of the wobbles!

I would give the medication time to get in to your body and do it's stuff, and try to exercise patience in the meantime. I know,....I know,....easier said than done!

And for goodness sake Panda, stay off the Google Monster! ;P

Some things I've found helpful for distraction include watching a movie, putting together a puzzle (one that isn't extremely difficult or would cause lots of eye strain), Mahjong, doing an arts n' crafts project, knitting or crocheting, puzzle books, colouring (I still colour to this very day!)

There's a few suggestions....

:)







M.

Please try not to think like that, I had an MRI and my doctor ruled out MS but I have to say when I read about it online I was like omg I have this for sure. They did find two herniated discs in my neck but no MS. Let face it we could read any disease of the web and think we have it. God bless you and please try to find some peace.