elizabethalice
02-09-21, 16:00
Hello,
I have had this spot like thing on my ear for 6 months now. It looked like a boil at first so I left it, but it hasn't gone away.
It is very small and hasn't grown or changed at all really, it has a small black plug. When I put a hot towel on it it feels a bit looser and softer but then regains its shape.
I know I shouldn't google, but I did and it sounds like it is a cyst, and google said "they are nearly always benign" and also said only to go to the drs if it grows, causes pain or irritance or doesn't go away.
I just contacted the doctor about it as it has been a while now and they will ring me next week. This whole situation has caused me to spiral as talking the doctor is a major trigger for me.
I get very very anxious whenever I have to talk to doctors. Medical problems with my family caused me to develop a huge fear of doctors and I am always convinced they are going to tell me something is seriously wrong.
If anyone can give me some positive thoughts that would be really appreciated. I'm not looking for a diagnosis as I've already spoke to the dr, but if anyone's experienced similar that would be good to hear. I know I'm probably just being silly, but this is such a trigger for my anxiety.
I have had this spot like thing on my ear for 6 months now. It looked like a boil at first so I left it, but it hasn't gone away.
It is very small and hasn't grown or changed at all really, it has a small black plug. When I put a hot towel on it it feels a bit looser and softer but then regains its shape.
I know I shouldn't google, but I did and it sounds like it is a cyst, and google said "they are nearly always benign" and also said only to go to the drs if it grows, causes pain or irritance or doesn't go away.
I just contacted the doctor about it as it has been a while now and they will ring me next week. This whole situation has caused me to spiral as talking the doctor is a major trigger for me.
I get very very anxious whenever I have to talk to doctors. Medical problems with my family caused me to develop a huge fear of doctors and I am always convinced they are going to tell me something is seriously wrong.
If anyone can give me some positive thoughts that would be really appreciated. I'm not looking for a diagnosis as I've already spoke to the dr, but if anyone's experienced similar that would be good to hear. I know I'm probably just being silly, but this is such a trigger for my anxiety.