Hi Anonanin.

You've been to six different professionals, all of whom have said your symptoms are nothing to worry about.  And because you're still not convinced, you're going to have a private MRI.

And you say you're not anxious? 

It really does seem to me (a non-professional) that contrary to your opinion, you are very much anxious.  I can relate, because I am also a very anxious person - a trait I inherited from my father, a man who would worry if he didn't have anything to worry about.

Anxiety is dreadfully debilitating, and it gives us the symptoms we most expect to feel for whatever cause is triggering our anxiety.  I know what it's like for symptoms to spiral out of control - but that's what happens when you allow anxiety to take over.  And this pandemic doesn't help one bit.

I wonder how many private specialists would have to reassure you that you're ok before you'll believe them? 

Can I suggest that when the MRI gives you a clear result, you need to accept that you're ok and you should find someone who can help you with your anxiety. Personally, I've always found acupuncture very helpful, but that's just me.  You might a counsellor or CBT therapist more to your liking.  This isn't an admission of failure - it's actually facing up to your problems, and you'll feel a lot better when you do.

Hi, 

Thank you for your reply :)

Yes i do believe anxiety could be the cause of some of the symptoms. I have just completed the MRI Scan and will haver results the coming Wednesday. The thing is i have never really been an anxious person. I have always been quite a happy go lucky person, maybe because ofnthis i am panicking more because i dont expect myself to be an anxious person. 

I actually have been speaking to a CBT therapist. Once every 2 weeks. This only began last week so obviously i understand it could take a while before actually having an effect. I am sure that if my MRI scan does come up clear then i will feel a lot more relieved. Once i get the result i guess i will know which path i have to take to feel better, a mental approach or a physical one. 

Hi, I just wanted to drop you a line as I am going through similar although different symptoms.

My journey started with finding a lump in my neck in November. Around the lump is lots of lymph nodes which are very hard. When I read about cancer symptoms - headaches, night sweats etc etc - if I wanted to I could make my symptoms fit, but I have always been a headachey person (i have issues with migraines and cluster headaches), I have been waking up drenched but then we got a new memory foam mattress which could equally be responsible :D I think when you are concerned about things it is possible to make your symptoms fit, when it can easily be caused by something completely different. You mention being unable to swallow, I would guess that causes trouble eating which could easily be responsible for your weight loss and fatigue - you see what I mean?

Like you I have also had a neck MRI. I am still awaiting results - it has been 10 days now. So its fantastic that you arent having to wait too long. I had an ultrasound and they couldnt tell whether the lump is just a lipoma or if it is liposarcoma hence the MRI. I am 24 with a young child so obviously cant wait to get some sort of news. 

In your case I would be reassured that 6 professionals have all said you have nothing to worry about, if I had had 1 person say that I would feel better haha.