Why do i feel like a hypochrondiac??

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I was  misdiagnosed  in April 2008 (was told I had a benign liver tumour)but after having it removed in September 2008 i was told it was actually liver cancer. I have had a few issues since then the main one being a bile leak which lead to sepsis and quite a few more hospital stays.

I went to the Gp last week(for the first time in about 6 months)and i got the feeling i was being a bit of a nuisance.I pulled a muscle in my chest(felt like i was having a heart attack and was having trouble breathing)he gave me some codeine and sent me on my way.Hes also ordered some blood tests andI have to go back for the results on Tuesday.

However last night I noticed a lump at the top of my leg,I dont know whether to mention it to him(if he rolls his eyes at me again im gonna knock him out this time lol) or I dont know whether to leave it for a couple of weeks and hope it goes away.Im having a smear test in a couple of weeks so I may have the nurse check it out then.

The sensible part of me says i should tell the Dr on Tuesday,but im scared I will end up back in hospital just when I feel im starting to get back to normal.

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi! i know where your coming from, i had ovarian cancer last year, i dont go to the doctors often but when i do,i fell like i've got a hundred thing to mention, then worry what he thinks of me, even though he does show genuine intrest. i think we both have to wear a thicker skin when we visit and start worrying about ourselves not what people think. because at the end of the day our health is our priority! and if he rolls his eyes at you one more time, just mention that while hes printing your script, he should print his self one out for some very strong painkillers for the severe pain in his testicles, where you about to boot him! hee hee!

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    This site is a perfect place to offload anxieties as we are in the same boat.  For a while after a cancer diagnosis friends and family are concerned/willing to listen to worries.  But there comes a time when they want to move on and think of you as 'cured' or 'better' while we continue to be on the alert for any subtle body changes that it might be back.