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Posted 4/12/2016 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
I'm new here and seeking some support. about a month ago, I lost 7 pounds unintentionally. I'm a 17 year old girl and going from 128 to 121lbs in a week is not like me.. I have a normal temperature throughout the day but it spikes to 99.5-99.7 every afternoon. I am so tired and have no appetite. My period that is usually 3 days was 7 days and super heavy this month. Of course I kept on googling and am convinced I have leukemia! I have been to 4 doctors. They have listened to my fears, ran a CBC without differential, and checked for mono, autoimmmune, parasites, all my organ functions...and nothing. Did 4 doctors miss cancer?? I still feel horrible but my parents are yelling at me telling me it's jsut anxiety, but my symptoms are so real. Eventhough I have had tests ran, I still have a crippling fear that I need to see a hematologist or oncologist. Please help!!! I do have anxiety and have recently got back on 100mg of Zoloft, which I can attribute the night sweats to...but everything else (even petechaie) is too real for me not to worry! What should I do? Are all the doctors wrong?

Post Edited (taylorooo) : 4/12/2016 10:56:16 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/12/2016 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your distressing symptoms...and the fears they are naturally causing.

I know how difficult it can be to trust the test results and your doctors. This is part of health anxiety...(and just about anyone you talk to who also deals with it can share a similar challenge.)

This is why it is important to treat the core issue...which is the anxiety, rather than focusing on the symptoms.

It is good to hear that you are getting help from your Rx. Give this a few weeks to build and come to therapeutic levels in your system.

Also, have you considered therapy and/or self help? If not, I do urge you to do so, in order to have a well rounded treatment program!

You can get started right away with our Resources at the top of the main forum page here. :) You will find great self help material that is really beneficial if practiced regularly. Check it out!

Keep posting with us as well. We understand, care and support is key. :)

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 4/12/2016 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
Taylor, no they didnt miss anything but your anxiety makes you doubt them, awful common here on HW
i dont know why we do this its like we would prefer to have a serious disease than have anxiety,
time to face the anxiety and bring back your real life, the resources here are a good start. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 4/12/2016 7:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum but sorry to hear you are having a tough time at the moment you will find good support here.

Sounds like you are having health anxiety which a lot of us suffer with here myself included and it can really take over your life if left untreated. It is hard to believe in results because the symptoms seem so real but you do have to put your faith with your doctor and tell yourself that a CBC would show if anything is wrong and yours are clear.

The main thing to remember is not google your symptoms as this will make your anxiety 100 x worse trust me I have been down that road many times and convinced myself I have had terminal illness and have seen multiple doctors. When you have health anxiety you become so in tune with your body that you notice every little symptom that most people would not even give a second glance.

You should find the medication helps and yes they can cause night sweats but I do feel it's best to do some type of talking therapy such as CBT or Mindfulness have a look at our resources for some good links.

Keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee
Posted 4/12/2016 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
I started vomiting and having diarreha every morning. I have petechaie on my chest and I am still losing weight. I feel worse than ever. I can not understand how all of this can just be anxiety. I KNOW I am sick. They did not even run a differential, just a basic CBC. Should I go to another doctor? I just want them to find out what is wrong so it can be treated. I am so scared. My parents will not let me see another doctor eventhough I have all these symptoms...what should I do?I have been on zoloft for 5 weeks and I do not feel physically any better.
Posted 4/12/2016 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
If you have a school nurse have a conference with Her/Him, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 4/12/2016 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
T.,

Please go through these free and available self help links for help with treating the anxiety surrounding your symptoms. It will help you. In the meantime, talking to your school nurse as Larry suggests may be a good step to take...

...as well as asking your parents about the possibility of therapy. For now, get going on the links below.:)


Health Anxiety - A Self Help Guide:

www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypochondria/pages/introduction.aspx



Helping health Anxiety

www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_id=53



Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner

www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf

S.C.
Posted 4/13/2016 6:01 PM (GMT 0)
I am sorry you are going through this.

I know that it can be normal for temperature to be higher in the afternoon.

Also, the weight loss could be from stress. I know when I am stressed and worried, I don't feel like eating.

(((hugs))) I know how hard this is. I suffer from severe health anxiety, too. It sucks to be constantly worried something is really wrong (and think it is more than just anxiety).
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