Minivil
20-09-16, 21:35
Hi guys. So my self talk is a little shaky right now. No possible way to go to the doc at the moment, also would be terrified to go even if I could. I thought you all could talk me down from the anxiety ledge before this becomes a thing.
Last tests: all blood work/labs fine, cholesterol great, lots of weight loss, heart rate perfect, blood pressure normal, stopped recreational drinking, fatty liver healed, nothing on ab. scan, blood sugar normalized. Woo hoo!
Symptoms: nasal drip, slight hoarseness, ears plugged up (I think it's a sinus issue), slight SLIGHT sore throat with the nasal drip, slight fever which has gone away, periodically worsening heartburn. Been on prilosec for heartburn for 10 years (since pregnancies) and it's always worked until recently. When I was drinking (fairly heavily and regularly), I did vomit, I had one or two episodes of blood in spit up, but it went away. I also had a blip with bulimia. No blood in stool, completely abstaining from alcohol now. Former smoker in early 20a. I'm a 38 year old female.
I've been getting some slight sticking in my throat when I swallow, with lots of burping and "clicking" also when swallowing. I periodically get burning pain between my shoulder blades but I am not sure if it's coffee/heartburn or a pinched nerve. It doesn't stay forever.
I've read that esophageal cancer is rare and mostly happens to older men, statistically speaking. Trying to comfort myself there. But I am acutely aware of how much abuse I subjected my poor body to...I can't help but worry and I CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT afford to go to another doc at the moment with my family's current medical needs. Any thoughts? Sorry for the length. :(
Last tests: all blood work/labs fine, cholesterol great, lots of weight loss, heart rate perfect, blood pressure normal, stopped recreational drinking, fatty liver healed, nothing on ab. scan, blood sugar normalized. Woo hoo!
Symptoms: nasal drip, slight hoarseness, ears plugged up (I think it's a sinus issue), slight SLIGHT sore throat with the nasal drip, slight fever which has gone away, periodically worsening heartburn. Been on prilosec for heartburn for 10 years (since pregnancies) and it's always worked until recently. When I was drinking (fairly heavily and regularly), I did vomit, I had one or two episodes of blood in spit up, but it went away. I also had a blip with bulimia. No blood in stool, completely abstaining from alcohol now. Former smoker in early 20a. I'm a 38 year old female.
I've been getting some slight sticking in my throat when I swallow, with lots of burping and "clicking" also when swallowing. I periodically get burning pain between my shoulder blades but I am not sure if it's coffee/heartburn or a pinched nerve. It doesn't stay forever.
I've read that esophageal cancer is rare and mostly happens to older men, statistically speaking. Trying to comfort myself there. But I am acutely aware of how much abuse I subjected my poor body to...I can't help but worry and I CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT afford to go to another doc at the moment with my family's current medical needs. Any thoughts? Sorry for the length. :(