Doctors visit and terrible anxiety

artisto101

Hi, I was hoping maybe I could get some reassurance because I had a doctors visit and I'm very shy to bring up my problems so I was wondering if I have anything to be concerned about.....

The visit was for my anxiety because I've convinced myself I have breast cancer all because of a pain in my breast I had since March that would come and go, I even had a breast exam done in March and they told me not to worry but my anxiety about this got so bad I decided to make another appt to calm down.

This pain is on the side of my left breast and was not caused by anxiety because I didn't get this way until after I felt the pain. I have no lumps in the area and I was 19 at the time I felt this (20 now) my mom told me a week ago she had this same pain and her doc told her it was caused by a nerve. I brought this up to my doctor and she looked at me confused. She told me as long as I don't feel it 24/7 and it comes and goes fine. She didn't feel anything in the area I told her it was in but said if i really think it's caused by a nerve she can refer me to a nerve study clinic..... I wasn't sure what that meant honestly but I told her as long as she's certain my breast pain isn't cause for concern then I will be okay and she said I was fine and not to worry...

I know I shouldn't be worried now but I was really hoping she'd know what caused the pain, my anxiety will never stop letting me believe I have breast cancer as silly as that sounds and I was too embarrassed to tell her that.

So I guess I'm asking, should I be concerned about breast cancer at ALL? I'm sorry if this sounds silly, I am going to start taking my anxiety medication and hopefully stay off this site for a bit and see if that calms me down. I appreciate any answers, thank you again and happy new year.

MelissaDallas

Start taking your meds. Stop hanging out on cancer discussion boards.

TB90

Artisto 101: You already have your answers. You cannot bring up your greatest fears with your doctor because you know how irrational your fears are. Despite this, you cannot stop worrying. Whether you are on these boards, researching Dr Google or trying to work or study, your mind cannot let go of this fear. Breast Cancer is not your illness, ,but anxiety is. And this is real. I cannot believe your dr did not discuss this in more detail with you. Mess can help, but therapy also is very helpful to try to get to the source of your anxiety. You do not need to suffer like this. Please seek support and therapy. You are worth it! Meds, not mess. Damn spell check. Do not be embarrassed by this. Talk openly with your doctor please. All the best.

artisto101

thank you, your response made me feel a little better. I'll try and find some type of help. I appreciate it.

PhoenixCruiser

Good gravy

Please stop