Caseyg89
09-07-17, 00:09
Hi everyone!
I posted here about a month ago so I don't know where my original post is. I wanted to know if there are any other OCD or Health Anxiety sufferers here that have difficulties with doubt after medical tests. I have had health anxiety that has spiraled the past few months and have led me to believe I have had 11 different conditions. I am working with a therapist, psychiatrist and my GP. My most recent obsession was regarding my esophagus and I went through an endoscope. As I am pregnant I opted for the endoscope without sedation. The ultrasound found some reflux (from pregnancy) but no obstruction as I was fearing. I still have the same sensation of food getting stuck when I initially swallow and am finding it hard to believe the test results. I keep wondering the possibility that they missed something and I know I can't go back for another test.
I would love to hear any suggestions people have when they start to doubt a medical test and get the urge to go for a second opinion.
I posted here about a month ago so I don't know where my original post is. I wanted to know if there are any other OCD or Health Anxiety sufferers here that have difficulties with doubt after medical tests. I have had health anxiety that has spiraled the past few months and have led me to believe I have had 11 different conditions. I am working with a therapist, psychiatrist and my GP. My most recent obsession was regarding my esophagus and I went through an endoscope. As I am pregnant I opted for the endoscope without sedation. The ultrasound found some reflux (from pregnancy) but no obstruction as I was fearing. I still have the same sensation of food getting stuck when I initially swallow and am finding it hard to believe the test results. I keep wondering the possibility that they missed something and I know I can't go back for another test.
I would love to hear any suggestions people have when they start to doubt a medical test and get the urge to go for a second opinion.