pity4me
09-03-17, 14:26
Hello to all,
l am hpoing some of you good folk on here can tell me either l am going bonkers or l have serious health issues. lt started a few weeks backwhen l was experiencing pain in my ankles, joints, arms etc, l then very foolishly went on GOOGLE typed in what l had and you have guessed it ALS/MND!!!
From that day onwards all that l have been doing is constantly on the net looking at symptoms, some how convinced that l have them. l went to my GP who very early was dissmissive and suggested blood tests for thyroid levels ( came back all fine) he then said to stop worrying and STAY of the net and gave me some propranolol. Stupidly my mind was still not convinced and l went back on the net and learnt about Bulbar onset, to which l said l must have ( my tongue was twiching, throat feels funny, and for some reason my speech is being slurred:huh:)
This sent me into overdrive and since then l have constantly been asking people if my speech is funny etc, during this time l went and saw a further 2 GPs who all say l dont have this illness and to get help on my anxiety. l then approched CBT for help and await a appointment, however last week l was really panicking over my speech and tongue, that l had to see a private Neurologist who was very calm and reasuring and said after his clinical exams " YOU DONT HAVE ALS!!" you have worked yourself up so much your body and mind are in overdrive.
l felt good over the weekend, but again the doubts are back, l am forever noticing that my speech is getting funny and always aware bout my tongue and mouth.
Guys is it fair to say that 4 GPs and a experienced Neurologist could not find anything wrong, or is my bloody anxiety that much that l am still not convinced? l mean 2 weeks ago l was fine however now l have lost weight and cant even take my mind of this!! l mean what else reassurance can l need???
Guys please help me out:weep:
l am hpoing some of you good folk on here can tell me either l am going bonkers or l have serious health issues. lt started a few weeks backwhen l was experiencing pain in my ankles, joints, arms etc, l then very foolishly went on GOOGLE typed in what l had and you have guessed it ALS/MND!!!
From that day onwards all that l have been doing is constantly on the net looking at symptoms, some how convinced that l have them. l went to my GP who very early was dissmissive and suggested blood tests for thyroid levels ( came back all fine) he then said to stop worrying and STAY of the net and gave me some propranolol. Stupidly my mind was still not convinced and l went back on the net and learnt about Bulbar onset, to which l said l must have ( my tongue was twiching, throat feels funny, and for some reason my speech is being slurred:huh:)
This sent me into overdrive and since then l have constantly been asking people if my speech is funny etc, during this time l went and saw a further 2 GPs who all say l dont have this illness and to get help on my anxiety. l then approched CBT for help and await a appointment, however last week l was really panicking over my speech and tongue, that l had to see a private Neurologist who was very calm and reasuring and said after his clinical exams " YOU DONT HAVE ALS!!" you have worked yourself up so much your body and mind are in overdrive.
l felt good over the weekend, but again the doubts are back, l am forever noticing that my speech is getting funny and always aware bout my tongue and mouth.
Guys is it fair to say that 4 GPs and a experienced Neurologist could not find anything wrong, or is my bloody anxiety that much that l am still not convinced? l mean 2 weeks ago l was fine however now l have lost weight and cant even take my mind of this!! l mean what else reassurance can l need???
Guys please help me out:weep: