MD appt. today---now I'm having anxiety about going......(update 9/17)

I am a nervous wreck about it!  I feel like I am going to visit with him, and he will be just as frustrated with me as I am with this whole situation!  I have my chest pains, tightness in my throat---and am shaking---shouldn't I be feeling good about going to my MD?  Why am I feeling this way?  HELP?  (thank you for listening).....

Update (9/17):  Well, my PMD was really great---took his time to listen to me (and my problems finding a GI person, anxiety, etc...)  However, he wants to continue eliminating problems with my GI tract--via blood work---until I can see a GI guy---and so I went today (Monday)---and got bloodwork done for CELIAC disease (HUH?), kidney function, H-pylori, white blood cell count, and a few other things I honestly can't remember! 

I told him how I was feeling anxious about going into to seeing him.  He totally understood, but I decided that right now, I am only going to take Klonopin as needed, until we can rule out the GI issues and my back (Back specialist next week).....In the meantime, I am just journaling my anxieties and worries (and I will probably post here too)----b/c I want to keep a journal of what I am experiencing----pain wise/anxiety wise.  And, I also go and talk w/ my therapist----

I am glad I went to see him---and that he was pretty receptive to what I want to do---but, also him trying to eliminate some things about my GI system.  Now, I have to wait until the END OF OCTOBER TO SEE A GI GUY !!!!  WAH!!!!!!! 

thanks for listening!

Post Edited (hopeisreal) : 9/17/2007 10:56:21 AM (GMT-6)

I feel like you when I am head to MD appointment as I may be poo pooed and tests run just to show me there is nothing wrong and I am left with the same symptoms.

I get nervous on therapy days but once there I am fine.

Sounds like you have a lot of anticipatory anxiety going on.

Deep breaths and know that you have rghts as a patient so try to stay calm and talk with your physician , take a list with you to help remember your questions.

Good  Luck and keep us posted.

HOpe

I am so glad your appointment went well and keep posting as we are here for you.

You are a part of the A & P family and we care.  I agree with you, it is a long wait until the end of October.

Take care. ((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))