ElectricAlice
13-06-11, 17:22
Hi there, well good news! I got an all clear from the doctor about my breast cancer fear. She said I have VERY lumpy breasts (strange), so it is hard to do self checking on them myself. But she had a good examine and she said there's nothing to worry about, but if i'm still worried in a couple weeks after my period finishes; then to come back.
She didn't seem concerned about the fact my breast was hot, so this means she doesn't think there's a problem right?
Also, I asked her about my hear palpatations (she took my blood pressure and said it's perfect), she said that my heart rate was a little bit fast, but nothing to be concerned about a my age, probably just anxiety.
I'm going to get my thyroid checked tomorrow to see if it's over active.
But this is where I need your guys help, she prescribed me Propranolol, she said it's a type of Beta Blocker. That slows down your heart and is also used for anxiety.
Right this is what she said: I'll give you some Propronalol, you can take it away and read the leaflet and decide if you want to take it (because I explained my fear of side effects) and if you do decide to take it, and then realise it's not for you - then just stop taking it.
Now 1: does this seem like she means I have a choice in taking it? Not that I HAVE to take it? I think she means I have a choice, and I can decide if I want to take it or not.
2: The concept of something that slows down your heart really frightens me. I checked all the side effects and the only one that really scares me is "tell your doctor if you experience HEART BLOCK - symptoms might include slowing of heart rate, etc."
There's a few more such as; difficulty detecting reality (?), hallucinations, lowering of blood pressure... I just don't know if I should even take them?
Maybe I can stop my heart rate by just trying to relax? Or does the doctor think there's a problem?
Right now another thing thats bothering me, as i'm typing this, my throat slowly feels like it's closing up :( A new one for the day. Anyone else get this?
She didn't seem concerned about the fact my breast was hot, so this means she doesn't think there's a problem right?
Also, I asked her about my hear palpatations (she took my blood pressure and said it's perfect), she said that my heart rate was a little bit fast, but nothing to be concerned about a my age, probably just anxiety.
I'm going to get my thyroid checked tomorrow to see if it's over active.
But this is where I need your guys help, she prescribed me Propranolol, she said it's a type of Beta Blocker. That slows down your heart and is also used for anxiety.
Right this is what she said: I'll give you some Propronalol, you can take it away and read the leaflet and decide if you want to take it (because I explained my fear of side effects) and if you do decide to take it, and then realise it's not for you - then just stop taking it.
Now 1: does this seem like she means I have a choice in taking it? Not that I HAVE to take it? I think she means I have a choice, and I can decide if I want to take it or not.
2: The concept of something that slows down your heart really frightens me. I checked all the side effects and the only one that really scares me is "tell your doctor if you experience HEART BLOCK - symptoms might include slowing of heart rate, etc."
There's a few more such as; difficulty detecting reality (?), hallucinations, lowering of blood pressure... I just don't know if I should even take them?
Maybe I can stop my heart rate by just trying to relax? Or does the doctor think there's a problem?
Right now another thing thats bothering me, as i'm typing this, my throat slowly feels like it's closing up :( A new one for the day. Anyone else get this?