Hypocondo2011
25-03-11, 18:43
Hi my name is Hypocondo short for hypochondriac. I have struggled with anxiety on many levels but have been free of anxiety and worry about physical symptoms for many years now. I have even flown to Hawaii which was a major step for me on so many levels.
Recently I found myself swallowing quite a bit, each time I swallow I also capture a small amount of air which gets trapped and 9 out of 10 times I burp that small amount of air right back up.
After a few days I went for a run, I wore a shirt that was a little tight around my neck. I removed the shirt to still find I was feeling as if I was still wearing the tight shirt and it was still applying pressure to the base of my neck and making it somewhat difficult to breathe. Of course I immediately went to the webmd symptom checker and wow that wasnt a good idea. Aortic aneurysm? goiter? cancer? Sigh...
Long story short by this time I would have run to the doctor or emergency room but Im trying to be calm and not freak out. I would appreciate anyone providing some basic advice.
Thank you so much in advance.
Love
Hypocondo
Recently I found myself swallowing quite a bit, each time I swallow I also capture a small amount of air which gets trapped and 9 out of 10 times I burp that small amount of air right back up.
After a few days I went for a run, I wore a shirt that was a little tight around my neck. I removed the shirt to still find I was feeling as if I was still wearing the tight shirt and it was still applying pressure to the base of my neck and making it somewhat difficult to breathe. Of course I immediately went to the webmd symptom checker and wow that wasnt a good idea. Aortic aneurysm? goiter? cancer? Sigh...
Long story short by this time I would have run to the doctor or emergency room but Im trying to be calm and not freak out. I would appreciate anyone providing some basic advice.
Thank you so much in advance.
Love
Hypocondo