Really stressed and worried about blood test results


firstly my apologies if I sound pathetic as I do know reading here they are many who are diagnosed and fighting there own real battles. But I have struggled with indegestion issues for a long time (male 50) and the past 2 months had a number of really bad attacks of cramps, in stomach, extreme pain that would last one to 2 hours and always after eating certain foods such as high fats cheese etc. Dr put me on Omaprozle for 1 month and it worked apart from when I ran out and symptoms crept in again. I already suffer from anxiety and depression that comes and go. Dont pass blood, but BM at times weird sometimes very normal, but it depends what I have eaten. Garlic / cheeses heavy rich food and booze can give me the runs. But my minds a mess cant work out if thats linked or not :(

Called last week for another prescription, nurse told me I need blood tests as the meds were only for a 1 month trial. And they need to find the root cause of this. Had the bloods done yesterday 9am. I am worried sick about calling and sat here unable to dial the number to speak about results yet. All kinds of thoughts of various stomoach / gastric relataed cancers come to my mind. Have hardly slept in a week. Have had mild to no discomfort since going back on the Meds, but I know the omaprozol can mask symptoms. And yes have spent forever with Dr Google (not good as I read all the worst outcomes)

I just wonder how people cope with that time before getting results .... im sat here feeling sick. My apologies in advance for the long disjoited post and I know so many facing so much more. But this is the only place online I think i can trust thank you Dino

  • Hi Dino, 

    I'm really sorry to hear you're going throuhg this struggle, please dont apologize for posting on here, if anyone is worrying were here to help if we can. When the time comes for results, its always a stressful time but the sooner you find out whats going on the sooner you can make it better. I always took comfort in treating my cancer, thinking now im fighting and treating it im going to be ok. It made me feel better. Dr.google as im sure you know is not usually a good idea because without a doubt there is always going to be awful things come up that is only going to worry you more, but I do understand, all you want is answers but on the other hand you're scared to get them. I suffer from anxiety and have had severe depression before and it over takes you and with something like this happening to you, it will be at its peak. Take some time to relax, a hot drink, a book maybe, talk to a friend about random stuff for a while, then breathe and try and make your phone call. Everything could be just fine and they may have a straight foward answer on how to fix it, and if the hand is hard we will be on here to help you. My anxiety peaks and its awful when I get my results but I just take it one step at a time, breathe, and just push on. I know its hard but you can do it, and you will be just fine. 

    I hope you get your results soon, were always here if you need us, 

    Bex 

  • Thanks for the reply Bexi wish you all the best also just read your posts. I will call soon. Appreciate the response.

  • That’s alright, thank you, I wish you the best too, they’re such hard things to live with and I really hope your results come back good. 

  • I know u posted this months ago but wondered how u got on? O had my bloods this morning - so stressed i cant sleep. Done the dr google thing too ,:-(

  • Hello Minne,

     

    I hope your tests came back ok. It is very worrying. I am due to get mine back this week. I have swollen abdominal lymph nodes, which they are concerned about. 
    My biggest worry is I had my first baby 5 months ago and keep thinking terrible things about not being around as she grows up. I pray every day for good results x

  • hI Minnie sorry to hear your stressed - try not be I know thought easy for me to say. Been through the waiting part with this. Thankfully my tests did come back clear of cancer but I am diagnosed with IBD and very high inflammation markers. I didnt feel it was right to post here with so many people going through much bigger challenges than I.

     

    They want to do more tets including a full colonscopy but these days I have learned a few things. Dont bother with Dr Google - it really is a waste of time energy and brings much unneeded stress .

     

    And until you know what your dealing with worry just is a drain. I take things as they come now and wont sit stressing on tests still to come. Wishing you the best with things sorry for the late reply to this but only just seen it.

     

    D.