head pain - how do I get over this

[CrazyCool]

I just can't seem to get the idea that I have a brain tumor out of my head. I went to the doctor and she assured me that she thinks I may have pulled a muscle in my neck which is causing a pain in the base of my skull. But, all I can focus on it how does she know for sure - I want absolute certainty. I think "Why didn't she order a CAT scan" - it could be a brain tumor. But, I know deep down that it's because she doesn't think its a brain tumor. How do you get you mind out of the viscious cycle of second guessing the doctor and "What If"ing" your self to no end.

Please help - I am so miserable.

[jackie]

the answer to that crazy would be the answer to aallllll my prayers at once. if we trusted our doctors we would walk out with peace of mind.

peace of mind is the greatest gift anyone can have and we who suffer from health anxiety dont possess it.

im trying to get it. if you do b4 me let me into your secret

sorry i coulnt be of more help but i offer you my support in knowing you are not alone

jackie

[clarabell]

Hey i know exactly how you are feeling , i suffer with anxiety & panic attacks about a year ago i had constant headaches and neck pain, i kept going to the docs because i thought i had a brain tumour, they reffered me to a specialist who confirmed that i have chronic tension headaches due to my anxiety, slowly the headaches lifted, i do get them but not as much and i can deal with them, hopefully this will help you.

At the minute thoughi have constant severe lower back ache i have been to the docs several times who tell me that it is just muscular, but i just dont beleive them as the pain is so bad and has lasted for two months now, i am at my wits end with it everyday the pain is there and i think that it is some serious disease and i am gonna end up paralaysed or dead!!

I am off to the docs again tomorrow to try and get some tests done, so pls dont think you are alone, if it isn't ne problem bothering us then there will always be another, and why do the docs not understand the seriousness of our problems!!!

Hope this helps you email me if you feel like a chat, i know what your going through!!!! xxx

[jazmine]

blimey, someone who sounds like me. you poor thing. I get pain in my neck, head, eye and numb ness and it pulls. my head feels like its made of rubber bands that have restricted movement. i also thought i had a tumour or something. been in and out of hospital having scans, had eye tests even dentist, after years of depression and excessive drink binging and using illegal substances my psychiatrist made me admit to myself that its my lifestyle. after admitting it and calming it all down i did start to feel better but have never been the same since. i have learnt ways to cope better and thts is to surround yourself with nice people and your favourite things, get rid of anything that is attached to bad memories, have me time every day. e.g. exercise and relaxation, stay off coffee and sugar sleep at regular times and eat plenty of fresh food veg salad and fruit. drink plemty of water 6-8 glasses per day. thats my advice, thats what i do now and it helps. Massage is good too.i always feel happy after. try it!!good luck

[babydoll]

Hi sorry to hear your suffering, I have just spent ages replying to your post but some how managed to only post a full stop. The jist of my reply is sufferers of health aniexty visit the drs believing they are on deaths door and often aren't satisfied with the diagnosis they recieve. I go to the drs regularly and very rarely leave feeling like they have helped me out. I always think I bet they look and my records and think oh no not again!!

I guess we just have to believe in their ability to do their job.

I hope you feel better soon

Babydoll

[Chardonay]

Hi There,
You are not alone with these thoughts.
For the last week I have had bad migraine /headache heads and non stop sickness.My mind also wonder thinking of what it was.
I do suffer with Anxiety/Ocd so seem to worry more.

Best wishes.

Chardonnay

Tall dark and mysterious was his name,
magic love and money was his game.

Beauty is a real thing, not just a reflection in the mirror

[Meg]

In order to have an illness you would have other signs and symptoms and these would be progressive and build up a clinical picture- not single sensations.

Health Anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/NMPcms.php?nmppage=healthanxiety)

Common Symptoms of Panic Attacks, Anxiety, Phobias and OCD. (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/NMPcms.php?nmppage=symptoms)

First Steps to overcoming Panic and Anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=942)



Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

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