Re: pb's Health anxiety worries thread
Originally Posted by
pb
When I spoke to my gp last week , she said that I would have a test on my heart to reassure me and that the cardiologist had said my there was nothing on my ecg of concern.
My referral was sent to the cardiac clinic and now I’m worried that they think I have angina,
See, this is the problem when GPs order tests in order to 'reassure' people with health anxiety. Our brains interpret this as there 'must' be something wrong because they are ordering the test. Our brains also totally ignore the bits about heart specialists not being concerned..
Have you looked into EFT? I'm guessing no, but this is the time to start.
there was something small that was picked up on my last ecg. I’ve had so many ecgs in the past , that have been ok.
You've had lots of normal ECGs, but your anxious brain is focusing on the 'small' anomaly which is most likely be an error on the test itself. If there was something wrong with your heart, do you seriously think it wouldn't have shown up on all those other tests? You've got to remember that cardiologists look at the results - not the ladies in the WRVS. They deal with heart issues all the time - it's their area of expertise.(docs, obvs - not the ladies in the WRVS)
I have increased my pregablin on Sunday and feel really dizzy, not sure if it’s the medication or my ears that I have had problems with before.
Increased meds equals side effects while your body adjusts (logic)
P.s - chest pain and chest tightness are a side effect of this medication. Side-effects on meds is my first port of call with symptoms. Maybe you just need to change your meds, cocker?
Cant help thinking I’ve got angina or they think I had.
That's because you have health anxiety.
I spoke to the Samaritans yesterday , because I feel in despair and I’ve started to get chest pains again.
Did it help?
My gp did not say I would be having a stress ecg.
What test did she say you would be having? Or didn't she elaborate?
Get tappin' and stop flappin' pb. X
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