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I don't know what to do anymore

Lauranicole6
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I have had swollen lymph nodes, breathlessness and heart palpitations for over 3 months now along with a million other symptoms and im only getting worse, biopsy came back reactive lymph nodes, had another ultrasound yesterday and he didn't seem worried and didn't take a biopsy. I don't know what's wrong with me but I'm scared, my bloods say I'm fighting an infection but the doctors didn't seem bothered and didn't tell me. My hemoglobins are also slightly raised which has me worried too. I feel like death every day and am also now 7 weeks pregnant and can't even feel happy because I feel so poorly. What do I do? :(

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    Hi

    Im so sorry, im in a different situation at the moment but saw your post and just wanted to drop by and offer you a virtual hug and well wishes. Everyones stories are so touching on this forum, but it just shows we are not alone. Speak with your dr and team and tell them of your anxities and that you dont know what to do anymore. Chances are you are doing enough and you just need to continue to be strong and stay positive during this "blip" as someone told me. Sending love and support to you xx

  • Hello

    I am sorry to read about how unwell you are feeling.  It is good to read that you have spoken to your doctor about this and that they have done some tests and investigations.  It sounds like they suspect you are fighting off an infection.  If you continue to feel unwell do speak to your doctor again, but at this stage it doesn't look like they are concerned you might have cancer. 

    As this is a cancer forum, I am concerned that if you spend time on here it will keep cancer front of mind, when your problems are probably being caused by some other condition.  This is likely to make you feel more anxious.  So the best thing to do would be to speak to your GP again if you are still feeling unwell.

    Take care

    Martin

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