swans
29-11-18, 18:14
Hi all,
I've actually had my health anxiety under control for a few years, but since the passing of my grandmother, it's gotten a lot worse. It started with a reaction to the flu vaccine that led me to being misdiagnosed with cellulitis, leading to antibiotic reactions and a really fast heartbeat, which led me to worrying about my palpitations & PVCs.
And now this.
A few days ago, I hit my head on the trunk of my car, not a big deal, but I worried about having accidentally caused bleeding internally or something. Cut to yesterday, when I'm doing the laundry. I go to get a dryer sheet, go to stand up, and hit my head on the door. Now I'm in full freak out mode. Constantly monitoring my pupils, constantly making sure I'm thinking OK. I feel a little brain-foggy, but I didn't have any blackout/nausea/vomiting as with a bad head injury.
This morning, I've noticed some liquid coming out of my nose, so of course I think it's brain fluid (CSF leak). This is somewhat new, I haven't had allergies recently. It isn't gushing out or anything, just a little dribble. I'm constantly on the lookout for weird / salty tastes, and I'm freaking myself out. :(
30/M for what it's worth.
I've actually had my health anxiety under control for a few years, but since the passing of my grandmother, it's gotten a lot worse. It started with a reaction to the flu vaccine that led me to being misdiagnosed with cellulitis, leading to antibiotic reactions and a really fast heartbeat, which led me to worrying about my palpitations & PVCs.
And now this.
A few days ago, I hit my head on the trunk of my car, not a big deal, but I worried about having accidentally caused bleeding internally or something. Cut to yesterday, when I'm doing the laundry. I go to get a dryer sheet, go to stand up, and hit my head on the door. Now I'm in full freak out mode. Constantly monitoring my pupils, constantly making sure I'm thinking OK. I feel a little brain-foggy, but I didn't have any blackout/nausea/vomiting as with a bad head injury.
This morning, I've noticed some liquid coming out of my nose, so of course I think it's brain fluid (CSF leak). This is somewhat new, I haven't had allergies recently. It isn't gushing out or anything, just a little dribble. I'm constantly on the lookout for weird / salty tastes, and I'm freaking myself out. :(
30/M for what it's worth.