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Scaredtoo
16-08-17, 14:06
New here. Been lurking for a while. I'm an admitted Hypochondriac. Have been for years. I'm 43 female (on meds for anxiety and depression).

I've had some rectal bleeding issues for a few years. My bum seems to get sore after a BM. I do have roids but every time I go to my specialist she tells me Okay they are slightly inflamed but aren't bleeding. So last Thursday I went and she did a thorough exam. A digital rectal exam and she stuck a light up there to look around. Didn't see anything. Pressed on the area I have pain and said doesn't Seem to be anything there. I asked for a sigmoid and she agreed. Specifically told me she's not Worried (knock on wood). So since that appt I've had so many issues. Every time I have a BM it stings back there. Can't tell if I'm bleeding because I have my monthly friend. I'm simply terrified about tomorrow's procedure. Not getting sedated and I'm scared to death. I feel like I can't handle this fear and I don't know. Just looking for some reasurrance. I'm so scared. I don't have really any support so nobody to talk to.

elysemarie123
16-08-17, 15:13
Hi Scaredtoo - you are not alone! I don't have the same issues as you (like medically - definitely the same anxiety) but my recommendation would be to trust your doctor! They are there to make you better and it seems that you were the one that suggested a test, not her. Your procedure is going to go fine and once you receive your results (which will be fine) you can get on with your life. Just have some faith and trust in medicine. Let all of your worry go and keep repeating "whatever happens, happens, worrying will not change that and I will be able to deal with it". That mantra always helps for me!