Taffy
12-04-11, 20:38
Evening all...
My name is Lee and I've come to the conclusion that I'm suffering from HA. This has been going on for nearly a year and started off with abdominal pains that in my head became Colon Cancer...my Father died from this 13 years ago at the age of 51. Its taken this long and the birth of my Son, who is now 3, to kick start my HA!
I had a Colonoscopy and Endoscopy last October that came back totally clear..the relief I experienced was immense! I was fine then until just after Xmas when the pains returned and I immedietly thought they missed something. Even though I know that its Ok and its probably just stress this has now spiralled and at present I think I've got a brain tumour due to a headache that I've had on and off for over a month, pain in my neck and ears. I know deep down that this is probably just caused by the tension but as you all probably know it hard to convince yourself of that!
I can't believe I'm going through this!....I'm a serving Firefighter and have been exposed to stressful situations and seen a lot of nasty things during my 15 years in the job and I've never once felt a flicker on anxiety / depression etc and have always had a strong mind and been very self confident...to be honest I could never understand how someone could suffer from something like this? I always thought it was a case of just pulling yourself together!....Little did I realise!
The members of my Watch do not know what I'm going through at the moment as when I'm in work I put on a brave face but i'm constantly thinking about my health. Its only a matter of time before this comes out if I dont get a handle on it soon! Which I am determined to do! For myself and my familiy. How can you live if you always think your gonna die!?!
I came across this forum a few days ago and after spending a few hours reading hundreds of post I have already felt some comfort and reassurance...and I'd like to thank you all for that. I hope this continues and that I can repay the favour and make someone else feel good about things. WE CAN ALL GET OVER THIS!! :yesyes:
My name is Lee and I've come to the conclusion that I'm suffering from HA. This has been going on for nearly a year and started off with abdominal pains that in my head became Colon Cancer...my Father died from this 13 years ago at the age of 51. Its taken this long and the birth of my Son, who is now 3, to kick start my HA!
I had a Colonoscopy and Endoscopy last October that came back totally clear..the relief I experienced was immense! I was fine then until just after Xmas when the pains returned and I immedietly thought they missed something. Even though I know that its Ok and its probably just stress this has now spiralled and at present I think I've got a brain tumour due to a headache that I've had on and off for over a month, pain in my neck and ears. I know deep down that this is probably just caused by the tension but as you all probably know it hard to convince yourself of that!
I can't believe I'm going through this!....I'm a serving Firefighter and have been exposed to stressful situations and seen a lot of nasty things during my 15 years in the job and I've never once felt a flicker on anxiety / depression etc and have always had a strong mind and been very self confident...to be honest I could never understand how someone could suffer from something like this? I always thought it was a case of just pulling yourself together!....Little did I realise!
The members of my Watch do not know what I'm going through at the moment as when I'm in work I put on a brave face but i'm constantly thinking about my health. Its only a matter of time before this comes out if I dont get a handle on it soon! Which I am determined to do! For myself and my familiy. How can you live if you always think your gonna die!?!
I came across this forum a few days ago and after spending a few hours reading hundreds of post I have already felt some comfort and reassurance...and I'd like to thank you all for that. I hope this continues and that I can repay the favour and make someone else feel good about things. WE CAN ALL GET OVER THIS!! :yesyes: