Hypochondria Support Group
Hypochondria refers to excessive worry about having a serious illness. Hypochondria is often characterized by fears that minor bodily symptoms may indicate a serious illness, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis, and a preoccupation with one's body. Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis.
Well, today has not been a good day. I'm pretty much convinced that I have throat cancer.
I've had a slight persistent wheeze when I exhale for quite awhile now (at least over a year). I had bronchitis 4 months ago that plagued me for several weeks then it finally went away. I had a sore throat that last for 5 straight weeks then one day it went away and its been gone for about 2 weeks now. Why are these illnesses lingering though?! I've also had problems with post nasal drip (which OF COURSE is a symptom of throat cancer, as everything seems to be), and once in awhile i feel like the passage-way between my ear and my nose is irritated (also a sign of throat cancer).
I'm going to the doctor in September (because the free campus clinic will be open- I can't afford another medical bill). I'm honestly praying that the wheezing is just asthma or something like that. But, naturally, I'm expecting the very worst because all of my symptoms are also symptoms of throat cancer.
I've also had an obsession with feeling my lymph nodes lately, I think I feel them 15 times a day and I can't tell whether they're swollen or not.
I just want to thank everyone in advance for listening.
I've had a slight persistent wheeze when I exhale for quite awhile now (at least over a year). I had bronchitis 4 months ago that plagued me for several weeks then it finally went away. I had a sore throat that last for 5 straight weeks then one day it went away and its been gone for about 2 weeks now. Why are these illnesses lingering though?! I've also had problems with post nasal drip (which OF COURSE is a symptom of throat cancer, as everything seems to be), and once in awhile i feel like the passage-way between my ear and my nose is irritated (also a sign of throat cancer).
I'm going to the doctor in September (because the free campus clinic will be open- I can't afford another medical bill). I'm honestly praying that the wheezing is just asthma or something like that. But, naturally, I'm expecting the very worst because all of my symptoms are also symptoms of throat cancer.
I've also had an obsession with feeling my lymph nodes lately, I think I feel them 15 times a day and I can't tell whether they're swollen or not.
I just want to thank everyone in advance for listening.
Are your stress levels high right now?(stupid question-YES!)
We are ill in a way, we have anxiety....
If you feel tempted to look that stuff up, please see if im online so we can talk ok?! YOU WILL BE OK!!!