JaneS
24-03-11, 17:03
Hi there
Not posted for a couple of months - was doing really well with my health anxiety until this pain under right ribs (have had on/off for 3 years) and burping has recently got even worse. When I first started with the symptons, I was referrred by Gastroentorologist for a gastroscopy in March 2008 - all fine. Have also had 2 ultrasound scans to check gallbladder, liver pancreas etc. - all fine. Have had blood tests for liver - all fine. Earlier this year, I went back to Doc's to tell him I was still suffering with pain and burbing etc. and asked to be referred back to a consultant surgeon in the Gastro unit. Doc tried to reassure me that he thought there was nothing sinister going on but would refer me again anyway. Went to see the consultant who felt my stomach, looked at previous test results and said that he really thinks there is nothing wrong with my insides and the problem is muskulo-skeletal? He didn't seem unduly concerned about the burping/heartburn etc. Went back to see my GP (as am sure I have a hiatal hernia according to Dr Google!) GP has said that he really does not think I need to go for any more tests or repeat the Gastroscopy as 3 years is quite recent and has put me back on Omeprazole 10mg long term dose.
Am worrying myself sick now that they may be wrong - how many health professionals do I need to see to be convinced, is this my ridiculous anxiety playing up again? GP understands that I am a big worrier and is referring me to the chronic pain clinic (as consultant suggested).
Have also been seeing a Chiropractor who has worked wonders with the pain under rib - not been for 3 weeks and all flared up again.
How do I accept that what I am being told is true and that there is no need to put myself through more invasive tests!!! How can I stop this viscious circle - can anyone help please?? I am driving myself to distraction. Have just booked a holiday to Tenerife with my sister in April and am panicking now about going in case I am ill. Just want to get on with my life and try and enjoy it.
Sorry this is such a long post but I don't know what to do.:weep:
Not posted for a couple of months - was doing really well with my health anxiety until this pain under right ribs (have had on/off for 3 years) and burping has recently got even worse. When I first started with the symptons, I was referrred by Gastroentorologist for a gastroscopy in March 2008 - all fine. Have also had 2 ultrasound scans to check gallbladder, liver pancreas etc. - all fine. Have had blood tests for liver - all fine. Earlier this year, I went back to Doc's to tell him I was still suffering with pain and burbing etc. and asked to be referred back to a consultant surgeon in the Gastro unit. Doc tried to reassure me that he thought there was nothing sinister going on but would refer me again anyway. Went to see the consultant who felt my stomach, looked at previous test results and said that he really thinks there is nothing wrong with my insides and the problem is muskulo-skeletal? He didn't seem unduly concerned about the burping/heartburn etc. Went back to see my GP (as am sure I have a hiatal hernia according to Dr Google!) GP has said that he really does not think I need to go for any more tests or repeat the Gastroscopy as 3 years is quite recent and has put me back on Omeprazole 10mg long term dose.
Am worrying myself sick now that they may be wrong - how many health professionals do I need to see to be convinced, is this my ridiculous anxiety playing up again? GP understands that I am a big worrier and is referring me to the chronic pain clinic (as consultant suggested).
Have also been seeing a Chiropractor who has worked wonders with the pain under rib - not been for 3 weeks and all flared up again.
How do I accept that what I am being told is true and that there is no need to put myself through more invasive tests!!! How can I stop this viscious circle - can anyone help please?? I am driving myself to distraction. Have just booked a holiday to Tenerife with my sister in April and am panicking now about going in case I am ill. Just want to get on with my life and try and enjoy it.
Sorry this is such a long post but I don't know what to do.:weep: