wondered how others deal with similar

[randomworry]

hi guys hope i find you well

i know this must be common with us people with health anxiety but wondered how others cope.

i have an overactive thyroid (you obviously may have a diff problem) and i saw my specialist about it and she asked whether i get any discomfort but i was mainly focusing on another issue that scared me with regards to my thyroid so i said no i dont get discomfort forgetting i did sometimes!

basically i am noticing this discomfort a lot know and my next appointment is in June!

do i just rationalise it because my thyroid is swollen (likely cause of discomfort) or do i get scared thinking it maybe cancer and ring up demanding to be seen sooner just to put my mind at rest.

please share you experiences on these matters, cheers

[pussy cat]

hi ya,
please don,t go down the cancer route - i know we all do it just makes matters worse - the fact that you are seeing a specialist for your thyroid is good,investigations etc are going on & it will sone be sorted - the mere fact that they don,t want to see you again until june is good - they know you will suffer some discomfort because they know what the problem isl - she asked you as she would ask anyone with the same problem - some would answer no others would answer yes i,m in agony !!! & yet they both have the same problem - because you suffer h/a & you are more aware of your problem it,s making you think that the discomfort is getting worse.please try & relax & put it to the back of your mind-i know it,s not easy-if all else fails you could phone up the secretary of the specialist & tell her that the discomfort has got worse & could she please inform her as you are worried, good luck & lets know how you get on :winks:

[randomworry]

thanx so much pussycat...those were very wise words
ill try my best to relax