Am I overacting

Before I start this I wanna say I've was diginosed with anemia like 2 years ago and I've been on iron tablets for that long and they seem to be doing nothing to help. However, I've been feeling really tired to the point I wake up and then two hours later im asleep again, i'm always out of breath just even standing up to go to the bathroom by the time i'm sitting down i'm struggling to catch my breath and in pain with my legs. Even when i'm asleep I wake up out of breath and i'm always sweating to the point it looks like i've jumped into a pool.  But the past few week i've became most worried because i'm starting to get servere brusies all over my legs, arm and on top of my thighs where it seems impossible to get there. I've had the bright idea to look up my syptoms on google and it's came up with thing like leukimia I highly doubt it's that's serious I'm just know to worry, I'm not sure if its just the effects of being anemic but I wanted to check so I can be at ease. Thank you - Mia

  • Welcome to the forum Mia although I'm sorry about what you've been experiencing lately.

    As you've found out, Dr.Google isn't the best person to go to when you're worried about medical matters but your doctor is, so do book an appointment with them when you can to discuss your symptoms. If you're not happy with your current doctor you could always try seeing a different doctor at your surgery for a second opinion.

    Having unexplained symptoms can be scary but hopefully your doctor will be able to tell you more and put your mind at ease.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator  

  • Thank you for responding, I went to my GP a few days ago and told him my syptoms. He told me that they were quite unusal so he ended up referring me to a childrens hospital to double check just incase also to put my mind at rest. I'll be going on the 14th of may, I'm pretty sure i'm fine but its better to be safe then sorry. Thank you again - Mia