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So scared of scan I can't go

Kirsty2371
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I struggle with medical anxiety I had a psychologist for a year so I could get tests and eventually a stoma before I wasn't going to be alive. 

I have a tumour need iv chemo terrified of needles and radiotherapy 

For a week I've ignored calls as they need a pet scan with dye injected my head can't cope. 

I ended up on diazepam last.week because my stoma is bleeding daily and it traumatised me to the point I can't leave the house.. I can't get psychology help for 3.months .. and I 

Inset.my alarm at.night every 15 mins to check my.bag for blood so I'm exhausted.  I can't get.a scan for fear my bags filling with blood and I can't.stop it. I'm struggling

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  • Hi Kirsty, and thank you for posting.

    I am so sorry to hear you are struggling at the moment, you must be exhausted. If you have a mental health support team it would be good for you to make contact with them today. 

    I would also urge you to speak to someone in your hospital team, like a specialist nurse (CNS), to let them know how you are feeling. Or you could speak to your GP.

    If you become very concerned about the bleeding, please do call 111.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care Kirsty, and I hope things get better for you soon.

    Sarah.

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  • Hi Kirsty, and thank you for posting.

    I am so sorry to hear you are struggling at the moment, you must be exhausted. If you have a mental health support team it would be good for you to make contact with them today. 

    I would also urge you to speak to someone in your hospital team, like a specialist nurse (CNS), to let them know how you are feeling. Or you could speak to your GP.

    If you become very concerned about the bleeding, please do call 111.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care Kirsty, and I hope things get better for you soon.

    Sarah.

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