Good afternoon all,
I feel terrible for writing this, especially when there are so many of you bravely fighting this. I however don't really know where to turn. I have got a GP appointment next week - it has taken 3 weeks just to secure one.
My reason for writing this is I am convinced I have a Pancoast Tumor, and it is taking over my life. I suffer from health anxiety anyway - and a small headache is enough to set me off. I have also been extremely stressed at work, and home in general these last 12 months. But onto my background.
I started experiencing horrific upper left pain in my back/shoulder area 5 weeks ago; I rang 111 and was advised to go to A&E due to the severity and sudden onset (I hadn't lifted anything heavy, and don't go to the gym etc - they suspected it could be my heart). No proper checks, just an ECG, given codeine and told it was a pulled muscle. 5 weeks on it has gone into my neck; if I tilt my neck to the left side I can feel it pull; sudden movements hurt; and I can feel it in my upper left shoulder. I get stabbing pains randomly under my armpit, and my left hand becomes sore and feels tingly. However the pain is no longer intense - but The pain is no longer intense; and I have not taken anything for it since; my left neck and Supraclavicular feel tight/swollen. I have also been getting dizzy spells - it can feel like I'm on a boat. Not sleeping and constantly crying - suspect LC or something equally as serious.
I'm so sorry to bring it here, especially when it may be nothing - but I don't know where else to turn. My work are useless - and as I have only been there 3 months, I don't yet have access to the private healthcare offered when I pass my probation.
Hi Flowerpot87 have you got a follow up appointment after going to A&E or have you been to the GP about this?
Anxiety can bring on a whole load of symptoms in our body. And it seems the more we worry about it, the more the symptoms get worse. Also if you had pain in your shoulder, you were probably holding your head differently without even noticing, which could affect your neck. I think it is best to speak to your GP so he can put your mind at rest.
