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I ate about 3mm of the end of a plastic fork and now im super anxious, shaking and scared.
I called NHS Direct and they said it should be fine but keep an eye on it over the next few days but that didnt help, im still really panicky :weep:
Anxious_gal
26-08-11, 01:05
3mm? you should be fine :)
Kids swallow things ALL the time, mostly it's just a game of waiting it out until it passes through.
It's way to small to do any damage. Plus the nurse said it should be ok.
I guess you could always ask your doctor if you still were worried.
I'm sorry I know it's an anxiety forum but people on here are afraid of having MS or ALS and you are talking about swallowing a 3mm part of a fork? seriously...
karlwirral
26-08-11, 05:24
Dont worry it will be perfectly fine.
My then 2 yr old son did - infact he bit into a plastic spoon whilst eating icecream and we only recovered a few pieces from his mouth. He was most upset as he wanted to continue eating ice-cream. He was and is fine and must have a few plastic bits floating around inside lol
countrygirl
26-08-11, 09:23
Don't worry it can't perforate anything, think of pieces of nuts that you eat they are bigger than that and very sharp. Because of your ha you will panic at anything that could potentially affect your health. I once bit into a black banana without looking and was worried it would make me ill and I posted on here and I got some lovely replies telling me I would be okay and of course I was , I realised it was okay but just needed the reassurance of someone telling me that and not making fun of me.
I'm sorry I know it's an anxiety forum but people on here are afraid of having MS or ALS and you are talking about swallowing a 3mm part of a fork? seriously...
That's a bit unfair Andrew considering probably none of the people on here who worry about these things actually have them. Perhaps spare a thought for those who do before you criticise other people for their fears.
allergyphobia
26-08-11, 11:21
I'm sorry I know it's an anxiety forum but people on here are afraid of having MS or ALS and you are talking about swallowing a 3mm part of a fork? seriously...
We're not here to judge, we're here to support. It's not fair to rate one person's anxiety over another, everybody's fears are equal because they are precisely that, fears! Like JaneC says those worrying about those illnesses do not actually have them, so it's no different to seeking reassurance about a bit of plastic!
I hope in future you put a little more thought into what you are saying before you write, and think about the impact of what you have written could have on the OP.
nomorepanic
26-08-11, 11:30
I'm sorry I know it's an anxiety forum but people on here are afraid of having MS or ALS and you are talking about swallowing a 3mm part of a fork? seriously...
I think you will find there are very few people on here with worries about MS or ALS to be honest and that comment was unfair on Piers.
M155anthr0p3
26-08-11, 11:34
I swallowed my tongue stud once...I still beep going through the metal detector in the airport......
I swallowed my tongue stud once...I still beep going through the metal detector in the airport......
Ha ha!
I ate some money when I was little. 5p's slipped down easiest. Is its that small piers its likely your stomach will obliterate it.
M155anthr0p3
26-08-11, 12:02
Ha ha!
I ate some money when I was little. 5p's slipped down easiest. Is its that small piers its likely your stomach will obliterate it.
Do you jingle when you dance lol? x
lucy devine
26-08-11, 14:02
way unfair andy if i'm honest...you wouldn't expect anyone to make fun of your posted fears...extremely insensitive! :(
on the other hand, don't worry about the fork you swallowed...it'll just pass through and you won't even notice a thing :) cannot harm you at all...try to relax, as hard as it may be
big hugs
xxx
They may not have MS or ALS but obviously they have symptoms that is pointing them in that direction, I'm sorry but there is support and there is babying, I think worrying about dying with a ventilator in, in complete paralysis and worrying about a tiny bit of plastic you accidentally swallowed is a bit different yeah? There's anxiety then there is just complete stupiditiy, if you went to hospital for that you'd be asked to leave premesis, I'm sure there's a lot of sick people here who would love to worry about something so minor,
lucy devine
26-08-11, 14:21
i'm not going to dignify that response with an answer andrew....absolutely insensitive...keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself please, don't upset others :(
Not really insensitive the only thing insensitive here is someone posting that they swallowed a 3mm bit of plastic and are worried it's going to kill them, when people in here have real/semi real illnessess, so keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself, no one asked you to reply to my comment.
Whats real to one isnt real to another Andreww .Fearing you could perforate your Bowel is completely understandable .Some could say your fears are completely irrational too .So please stop being so rude and defensive to other members .It wont get you anywhere but the naughty corner ..Sue
M155anthr0p3
26-08-11, 14:32
Whats real to one isnt real to another Andreww ..Some could say your fears are completely irrational too .So please stop being so rude and defensive to other members .It wont get you anywhere but the naughty corner ..Sue
Smack that bottom!!!!!!
No but I'm telling you swallowing a bit of plastic from a plastic fork is clearly not going to do you harm. like seriously PLASTIC. there's a bit of common sense to be used on this forum, too many people babying, the next it will be BLOOD CLOT FROM BANGING MY BABY TOE ON THE DOOR.
I could tell you Your fears are completely unfounded and you sound ridiculous .But I dont ..Think on eh ?
You could, but considering mine have actually been taken seriously by a doctor, you'd be foolish ;)
Your missing the point Andreww ...:lac:
M155anthr0p3
26-08-11, 14:48
Sue is upset with you now!!!!! You're going to get it lol!!!!!
nomorepanic
26-08-11, 14:50
Andrew - maybe you would be better on a website/forum that specialised in your problems as they know what they are talking about and we clearly don't.
A previous member on here called Eggy was on a lot of them so I can dig some out if you want?
nomorepanic
26-08-11, 14:58
You could, but considering mine have actually been taken seriously by a doctor, you'd be foolish ;)
I thought the doctors gave you the all clear and said it was not MND or ALS
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Well, they'd orginally taken my problems seriously, and booked me in for a physical, and in their opinion was given the all clear, reflexes normal, also had an eye test and it was fine, this isnt about my problems, I just think it's quite disrespectful that someone has posted saying about swallowing a 3mm bit of plastic, when I was reading last night someone who the doctor suspects has lung cancer? maybe i'm wrong, but I don't think so
nomorepanic
26-08-11, 15:28
It is not disrepectful at all Andy. Piers has these worries and you are saying that he can't post because it isn't serious enough in your eyes.
I think you are missing the point of No More Panic in that case.
Well, they'd orginally taken my problems seriously, and booked me in for a physical, and in their opinion was given the all clear, reflexes normal, also had an eye test and it was fine, this isnt about my problems, I just think it's quite disrespectful that someone has posted saying about swallowing a 3mm bit of plastic, when I was reading last night someone who the doctor suspects has lung cancer? maybe i'm wrong, but I don't think so
We all have anxiety no matter how serious it seems to you or not. its not about whether its about cancer or this. its about anxiety.
Nicola, I think you guys do an awesome job on this forum and when I get paid i'll happily donate, I think it's such a help for alot of people
but there's a line and I think it's been crossed as opposed to taking the froum seriously, if he really has the worries about the plastic fork, then he needs to be seeing a psychiatrist and I'm being serious, maybe he is? I'm not sure
I'd hate to see someone taking the mick out of the forum and the people on it.
I swallowed my tongue stud once...I still beep going through the metal detector in the airport......
lol I dont know how many tongue studs ive eaten, even sucked in a fly when smoking x x x
M155anthr0p3
26-08-11, 15:42
lol I dont know how many tongue studs ive eaten, even sucked in a fly when smoking x x x
Gemma T you filthy mare lol! x
nomorepanic
26-08-11, 15:46
Nicola, I think you guys do an awesome job on this forum and when I get paid i'll happily donate, I think it's such a help for alot of people
but there's a line and I think it's been crossed as opposed to taking the froum seriously, if he really has the worries about the plastic fork, then he needs to be seeing a psychiatrist and I'm being serious, maybe he is? I'm not sure
I'd hate to see someone taking the mick out of the forum and the people on it.
Don't you think some people would say the same about your fears though? To some people thinking you have MND or ALS is totally irrational and you would need psychiatric help too :whistles:
We get plenty taking the mick out of the forum but Piers is not one of them and I suspect you don't really know anything about him or his problems.
I look forward to the donation - thank you :)
Whitetrash
26-08-11, 15:52
Must admit Andrew i think you're being an utter dick, Anxiety isnt something people wish to have... Recently i've had trrational fears about being poisoned by the food i eat, i realise it is an irrational thought but to me the anxiety is still very real. What does it matter it you swallow 3mm of plastic or if you're worried you have a terminal illness we're all supposed to be here to support each other. If you can't see that or you are so selfish that you would wish to belittle someone for their fears rather than offer them a kind word of support then may i suggest that YOU are the one in need of a Psychiatrist/Psychologist to discuss your personality! Grow up and have a bit of respect.
Rant over
M155anthr0p3
26-08-11, 15:52
I think I might start a thread about swallowing things.....lol...
I think I might start a thread about swallowing things.....lol...
And you say Im filthy looooool
Whitetrash
26-08-11, 15:55
And you say Im filthy looooool
Baaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahaha
I know an old woman who swallowed a Horse ..Shes dead of course ....:roflmao: Sue x
I have to say I think your also being insensitive about this. If we told real life sufferers of our fears they would say the same thing your saying but you wouldnt like it. You would argue the fact that you have health anx and some symptoms and would be p****d that they wouldnt sympathise with you.
Our experiences and fears are subjective so please dont judge on something you may not have experienced x x x
nomorepanic
26-08-11, 15:59
Wasn't it a fly Sue?
M155anthr0p3
26-08-11, 15:59
Swallowing items...ITEMS I tell you!!!
LOL
M155anthr0p3
26-08-11, 16:03
Wasn't it a fly Sue?
It was a fly to begin with...but I am sure there was a horse in the tale....
nomorepanic
26-08-11, 16:04
Must admit Andrew i think you're being an utter dick, Anxiety isnt something people wish to have... Recently i've had trrational fears about being poisoned by the food i eat, i realise it is an irrational thought but to me the anxiety is still very real. What does it matter it you swallow 3mm of plastic or if you're worried you have a terminal illness we're all supposed to be here to support each other. If you can't see that or you are so selfish that you would wish to belittle someone for their fears rather than offer them a kind word of support then may i suggest that YOU are the one in need of a Psychiatrist/Psychologist to discuss your personality! Grow up and have a bit of respect.
Rant over
No personal insults please - let's keep it nice!
Whitetrash
26-08-11, 16:05
[QUOTE=Whitetrash;869940]Must admit Andrew i think you're being an utter dick,
Do you know him ? and can "dick" be used on the forum I have just checked what this means using the famous Oxford Dictionary, yep it is a vulgar term.
:lac:
Sigh... Now its just getting silly, he is being a dick end of
Wasn't it a fly Sue?
sTARTED WITH A FLY Then Spider ..etc until it got to the Horse ...pmsl ...
I'm sorry I know it's an anxiety forum but people on here are afraid of having MS or ALS and you are talking about swallowing a 3mm part of a fork? seriously...
if its on his mind he needs help not being put down
Personal comments arent permitted ,Whitetrash ..Play nicely or you will go to the naughty step too ..:D
Whitetrash
26-08-11, 16:19
For telling someone they are being bang out of line?!
Its how you say things ..Calling names is not permitted ...Sue
bottleblond
26-08-11, 16:23
calling someone a 'Dick' is not telling someone they are bang out of line. You can do that without the personal insults.
Whitetrash
26-08-11, 16:23
so i cant say dick but an individual can mock someone and put them down for their anxiety on a forum designed to help such issues?!
Oh my i misjudged this place
bottleblond
26-08-11, 16:25
so i cant say dick but an individual can mock someone and put them down for their anxiety on a forum designed to help such issues?!
Oh my i misjudged this place
Calling people names is not acceptable no matter who you are
bit of a bully your are andrew
You can surely say what you need to without using this type of language whitetrash .Others have ..Andreww has been pmd about his post .So theres no need for any more arguements .Sue
venusbluejeans
26-08-11, 16:40
I swallowed a marble when I was 6, not found it to this day either :huh:
Ally we keep telling you you lost your marbles:winks:
Swallowing items...ITEMS I tell you!!!
LOL
lol yeh you keep telling yourself that
:laugh:
:roflmao:
x x x x x
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_4_1.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZJxdm890YYgb) Marbles :whistles:...That reminds me Of another of Piers posts ...Sorry Piers couldnt resist that one :winks:..Hope you feeling ok today ? luv Sue x
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Must admit Andrew i think you're being an utter dick, Anxiety isnt something people wish to have... Recently i've had trrational fears about being poisoned by the food (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=100390&page=4#) i eat
That isn't anxiety causing you to think that you are being poisoned by the food you eat, it's you thinking that, that is causing the anxiety, therefore you must have deeper psychological fears
and to those who say im being a "dick" I'm not really bothered, it comes to a point where it's an anxiety forum and then it becomes silly, you'll have people saying a broken nail has entered their bloodstream and forced the blood to build up forcing a clot to break off and go to their lungs, i'm sorry but a grown man worrying about swallowing a bit of fork the size of a full stop needs to wise up, it's not anxiety, it's just attention seeking or down right forum trolling
as the "me being irrational about my MS fears" not really considering I'd alot of the symptoms to MS, it's not really being irrational is it?
Maybe some people on here need a reality check.. It's nothing to do with anxiety, some people just need to grow up. Seriously...
bottleblond
26-08-11, 17:30
Andy
It was your rudeness that caused this conflict.
I suggest you keep your opinions to yourself unless you have something constructive to say.
Andy
It was your rudeness that caused this conflict.
I suggest you keep your opinions to yourself unless you have something constructive to say.
100 per cent agree.
No it was people jumping on the bandwagon that did. I voiced my opinion, there's no need for you to churp in, last post. end off, he needs to grow up, seriously.
I dont think you understand enough about anxiety tbh Andrew. Maybe go read about it a bit then come back
bottleblond
26-08-11, 17:34
I beg your pardon!!!!!
bottleblond
26-08-11, 17:34
Andy can not reply as he has now been banned from this thread.
I beg your pardon!!!!!
Mine or Andrews lol :S :)
Must it's just attention seeking or down right forum trolling
as the "me being irrational about my MS fears" not really considering I'd alot of the symptoms to MS, it's not really being irrational is it?
Maybe some people on here need a reality check.. It's nothing to do with anxiety, some people just need to grow up. Seriously...
There a saying Andreww ..JUDGE NOT LEST YE BE jUDGED ...:winks:Sue
bottleblond
26-08-11, 17:49
Mine or Andrews lol :S :)
Not you
I thought I'd find you here BB :winks:
Is the party over? Damn.
Hi UK 23
hope the replies have helped to reassure you that no harm will happen to you x
Just read this thread and am no doubt will be ran out of town for saying
but although the OP was out of order no doubt ...........was there any reason for the witch hunt that followed ? the abuse ?
He had his reasons to post which although not nice did not need the replies after it.......... which were in my eyes equal to what he was being accused of .
Dont mean the funny ones though ....... re studs and horses and flies ::):ohmy:
xx
nomorepanic
26-08-11, 20:29
Most of the posts made valid points and only one member was insulting and I stand by what I posted to him.
bottleblond
26-08-11, 21:35
Hi UK 23
hope the replies have helped to reassure you that no harm will happen to you x
Just read this thread and am no doubt will be ran out of town for saying
but although the OP was out of order no doubt ...........was there any reason for the witch hunt that followed ? the abuse ?
He had his reasons to post which although not nice did not need the replies after it.......... which were in my eyes equal to what he was being accused of .
Dont mean the funny ones though ....... re studs and horses and flies ::):ohmy:
xx
The post had calmed down so the only reason i see for your comment is to stir things up again.
Admin stepped in and the conflict ended. Like i said to a previous poster, if you don't have anything constructive to add to this thread then please keep your opinion to yourself.
Hi UK23
I hope you are not worrying to much now. You will be fine.
mandie x
lucy devine
27-08-11, 05:50
hey uk23 :)
I hope you are feeling better about your situation now. I also want to let you know that you aren't alone in this worry and don't feel stupid for having such a worry...I know I once lost a hairclip out of my hair and was convinced that I'd swallowed it somehow even though I don't recall swallowing it at all...I found it on the floor the next day hehe anxiety presents itself in irrational fears, although at the time i fully understand that those fears feel so so real and not irrational at all...it's just your worrying going in over drive really :)
i hope you are ok
lucy
xxx
Well Well Well...I would like to say that I have horrid anxiety along with OCD. I have swallowed a 1/4" of a plastic spork today and I have freaking out. My body seems to be telling me I have pain in my throat/chest but I dont know how to differenetiate between true pain or my mind over thinking this situation. I called my DR who told me to visit the Imaging office who closed 30 minutes after I arrived due to the New Year holiday..... So then my DR says to hang on and he calls an ER DR and Radiologist. He was advised to have me monitor my symtpoms as even being that small perforation can still happen and be very serious. I am sorry but having anxiety how am I suppose to monitor when I am constantly obessessing over things or worrying due to my issues?? My family is saying I am nuts because I will probably be just fine but how can anyone say that when everyone is different to each situation on life? What hurts to one doesnt hurt another... I need help to calm down...what happened to the person who started this feed about swallowing the fork? Are they still here? Any update? This may sound silly to some and really you need to look at it like this as an example there was a woman who was pregnant and her fetus fingernail came loose in her and got into her blood stream and killed the mom....something VERY small...am I right?
Help :/ :weep::weep::weep::weep::weep:
This may sound silly to some and really you need to look at it like this as an example there was a woman who was pregnant and her fetus fingernail came loose in her and got into her blood stream and killed the mom....something VERY small...am I right?
Goodness, Krystyn, you're definitely having a tough time right now. I'm sorry--that's really difficult.
However, you ask if you're right, and you're not right. For one thing, the mother didn't die in the story you refer to--she's fine now. For another, this was an allergic reaction to fetal protein, not something perforating her, so unless you're pregnant with a bouncing baby spork, you're not at risk for this--it has nothing to do with what you swallowed.
Sure, freak things happen, but most everything else you did today was riskier than swallowing a little piece of plastic. If you spend every moment of your life worrying that you're the rare case, that's a lot of life you'll be wasting.
Kids eat stuff like this a lot, and they're still running around! Did the doctor give you any suggestions about eating or drinking in the meantime?
bluetopazgirl
01-01-14, 12:22
What a shame that a member had to be so negative.
I hope it hasn't stopped you from posting. Anxiety is anxiety full stop, we all worry over different things and that's what anxiety is. I am scared to death that I will have the big C because family members including my own father lost their lives due to it, but days I can worry over things that may seem so small to others.
I understand your fears, but I would think your be fine and it will pass as normal.
One of my children swallowed a small piece of lego. How he didn't choke I will never know, we only knew about it because he told us. we took him to our a&e , they reassured us it would pass.. two days later it passed!
happy new year to you x
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