Just came off 4 very stressful months - worrying about cancer in various forms. Got all of my test results back and I know I dont have bladder/kidney/or testicular cancer. Friday morning after my doc appt I was flying high - convinced that these worry days were over - I mean how much more could I be tested for. I've had CT scans every 6 months for the past 4 years due to pulminary nodules in my lungs (very normal in Arizona). The nodules are stable so no worries there. So anyway on Friday I was feeling great, went to a movie and all of sudden BAM stomach ache. Didnt think much of it at the time, but when it continued into that night and into the weekend all the panic started all over again. I started shaking again and the dread set in. Couple times in the past day or so, I realized my stomach isnt hurting - and as soon as I say that - it starts hurting. I saw my doc today and he said that I didnt have stomach cancer, could be dyspepsia or possibly gall stones but cancer was not a concern. I should add that I deeply trust my doc, he is a kind man with great compassion. He has been in practice for over 30 years and has been continously listed as a top doc in Arizona. The anxiety has been hard but I have learned to trust my doc.

So why do I worry so? Why does my stomach hurt? When will this cycle end? Anyone else have this? My stomach hurts right below the sternum. Kind of feels like I've been punched there. My doc asked me if eating makes it better or worse - I told I didnt know - it depends on my mindset at the time. Is it possible that a stomach ache can last for days due to anxiety? My wife thinks that my diet that day (2 doughnuts, a big tub of popcorn, and a large soda - yes I know bad me) gave me a stomache ache and then my HA took over and won't let it go.

Any insight would be appriciated - sorry for the long post.