Do you feel anxiety before seeing your onc?

kate101

It's been almost 2 1/2 years since dx for me, and going for my regular onc check-ups hasn't bothered me much. I have to see her today, however, and for some reason I feel a lot of anxiety.

I have been feeling fine--a little tired sometimes--but nothing out of the ordinary. Of course, every ache and pain I have freaks me out on days like this.

bearlysane111

Kate,
Funny that you say that as I have to be there in an hr and have yet to take a shower. Thinking of taking an anti-anxiety med just to ease the nerves. For me,it began two yrs ago, this week,and perhaps that triggers the whole thing.

I,too,feel fine;just it is the bldg and the drs,the techs, the whole shebang...Thinking of you and hope your visit goes well!

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Iris

kate101

I hope all goes well for you, too.

Yes, the building, the smell--everything about it--kind of nauseates me.

livesstrong

Are you kidding???? I feel anxiety everytime!! I'm only a year out. So does my DH and he is 6 years out. I mean we love our ocn and his staff but those visits are way too stressful.

You are not alone.

Valerie

Sierra

KATE and IRIS ) breathe deep if you can
anyone going today

Sending lots of bright light

Of course you feel like this
so nerve wracking

Breathe deep
take a clonazepam as needed
(I surely used to)

and always post for
positive vibes

May all be well
for everyone


Hugs



PS I know a lady 20 yrs out
and she posts for positive thoughts

stacey2930

I NEVER feel anxious before I see my oncologist...my secret??? Lots of Xanax!!!!! If it were not for medication I would probably have a stroke! Its still scary even after 2 years, Hugs Stacey

MargaretB

I go see my onc. every four months and I'm 2-1/2 years out and I still get queasy every time I go. I have an appointment next month and a week before I'll start wondering if this is the time he finds something.

Margaret

Toronto

Do wild bears s**t in the woods?
Is the pope Catholic?
Do I get tense before every appointment?

Yup, to all 3.

Member_of_the_Club

Ativan, Honey, take some ativan.

Nancy101

I too get stressed before I see my onc, as I am now. I'm 1 year out of treatment and I have my 3 month checkup next week. I'm going Monday for the blood work and then Wednesday I see my onc and will see the results of the blood work. I feel fine, but always stressed before a checkup. Not sure if it ever goes away. Hugs to all...

wallan

Oh yes... I am about 3 years and 4 months out... but whose counting... LOL

I get really anxious. I hate the building, and everything.

Where do you get so lucky as to have ativan??

Wendy A

magsandmattsmom

Yup. I actually got my thyroid checked because of a racing heart. Turns out I was just anxious over the appointment! But it did find I had hypothyroidism - the opposite of what they were looking for.