All these symptoms can make you a hypochondriac, for sure! - Hypochondria Message Board

smvdelv · 09-05-2005, 08:34 AM

Does anyone else feel like they are quickly becoming a hypochondriac? It seems like my mind wanders far too much, and before I know it, I have diagnosed myself with every deadly disease going! For the past few days, I have had brownish spotting (not a lot, just enough to be annoying!) and my IBS is raging out of control. Of course, I am convinced it is cervical cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer... you name it - I probably have it!

I had all kinds of tests back in January and early February for stomach issues, as well as a routine mammogram and pap smear. Everything was normal. But of course, since it is 7-8 months later, I am sure

that I now have something terrible that has just cropped up.

Does it ever get better? I mean, one day I feel fine, both physically and mentally, but then the stomach acts up and I start with these dreaded feelings all over again!

My periods are still pretty regular, although this month, I have been spotting since 16 days from the start of my last period. I am due (28 days) on the 10th, but keep getting cramps that make me feel like it is coming any minute!

Okay, I'm done ranting... for now, lol.

I can't tell you how thankful I am to have found these boards.

twanger · 09-05-2005, 08:54 PM

Yes, I became a hypochondriac for sure. I haven't had a period for two years and still I remain one.

I don't see how it is possible to not become one. Our entire body goes out of whack and all the symptoms of peri can also be symptoms of some dreaded disease. In addition, anxiety is one of the biggest symptoms of meno.

I know how you feel about the spotting. Been there, done that. It is part of peri and most of us have experienced it. I could say, "try to relax" but it can be impossible in peri and apparently for awhile after peri.

viktik · 09-07-2005, 07:01 AM

I think I a the QUEEN of hypochondria! I've had stomach problems all of my life, so I completely understand what you are going through there. Plus, I have the aches, all over body stiffness, pricking and burning on skin, rash on the back of my neck, strange feelings in my head, painful periods, and the list goes on and on... The anxiety is really bad in the evenings, so my doctor is letting me have a low dose of Ativan for that. Please know that most of us think something terrible is wrong with us because we feel soooooooo bad!!

You are not alone--we are all in this together! These boards are very helpful, don't you think?

Have a great day and feel better!

viktik

smvdelv · 09-07-2005, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by viktik

I think I a the QUEEN of hypochondria! I've had stomach problems all of my life, so I completely understand what you are going through there. Plus, I have the aches, all over body stiffness, pricking and burning on skin, rash on the back of my neck, strange feelings in my head, painful periods, and the list goes on and on... The anxiety is really bad in the evenings, so my doctor is letting me have a low dose of Ativan for that. Please know that most of us think something terrible is wrong with us because we feel soooooooo bad!!

You are not alone--we are all in this together! These boards are very helpful, don't you think?

Have a great day and feel better!

viktik

Thanks so much for your reply, Viktik! I have just about all things that you mention. I had the itching skin and immediately thought it had to be liver cancer. Feelings in the head? Tumors, of course. Body stiffness? No doubt, bone cancer. UNBELIEVABLE!!

Now for the past two days, I have felt great! But every day, I wake up wondering what I will feel like!!!!

As for these boards, they are the best therapy of all!!!!!

chester4 · 09-08-2005, 12:53 PM

Hi, Yes I am also an anxiety ridden train wreck! It started in May when I had some blood after a bowel movement and straining. I was convinced I had advanced colon cancer. Then my mammogram was suspisous and I was sure i had breast cancer. I was crying every day and had such anxiety and panic attacks I thought I was going crazy!! I had hot flashes, night sweats and palpatations which I was sure was heart failure! I finally figured out that it may be peri and went to my PCP she prescribed paxil which litterally saved my life. I still have some sweats at times but my moods are fairly stable. I didn't see it before but now I know that I was depressed. Some days are still better than others but now I feel more in control. I know that an antidepressant isn't for everyone but it sure has helped me. I wish you all well, keep in touch Ann