Overwhelmed but feeling stupid

Hello,

I'm sorry to post here but I am a 26 f, for the last 2-4 weeks I've felt under the weather, not Ill but finding myself tired and not 100%.

I had put this down to life stress and my pcos, but it's been niggling that it's not felt the same way I normally feel, Ive felt deflated.

Thursday just gone I noticed my armpit had swelled in the bottom, I thought it could of been a hair follicle or bra issue, I spent Friday and Saturday monitoring it where it has fully arose into a dark but soft swelling and tenderness into my boob and nipple on the right.

I decided to go to the Dr yesterday, she's felt and can't determine what is causing it, she's decided to try me on antibiotics but if it's not better by Monday she will arrange a 2 week scan.

I feel so overwhelmed, I keep panicking and whilst trying to stay calm and leevl headed and reminding myself the numerous other things it's likely to be have gotten myself into a real state 

My other half is supremely supportive but he was expecting me to come out of the Dr with a diagnosis of a fleshy lump or fatty lump ect and the idea of it going further has worried him.

My family think I've overreacted and whilst concerned keep reminding me I'm being over the top and need to just stop.

I'm feeling very torn, I realistically know this is likely innocent, but that little niggle is still there.

Sorry for the rant, I feel like I had to get it all out.

 

 

  • Hi Niixox9,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. No need to apologise, it's what the forum is here for. I know these situations are always difficult and the uncertainty is tough.

    Try to focus on the fact that the doctor has put some next steps in place - i.e. a referral if things don't clear up before then. This means you're on the path to getting some answers. While waiting in the meantime, try to keep yourself busy and distracted to help keep your mind off the worries. So perhaps avoid touching it and try to keep focused on other things.

    I hope things ease or that you find out more soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Ben,

    Thank you for your kind message, I'm working full time and studying part time so deffo doing my best to keep my mind busy.

    Unfortuantly not much change however the fact things are in place does help the mind.

    Hope you have a lovely day