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Does waiting to find out answers make you nervous?

Mep

Mep

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Hi Everyone

I can't remember if I mentioned anywhere on this forum... but I had an abnormal x-ray result on my last ER trip at easter time which basically showed I have an enlarged heart. Well that means I've been told I have to wait for a further scan to be done for that scan to either prove the x-ray was right or wrong.

So since easter I've been trying hard not to be concerned about it. My concern being mainly NOOOOOOO, not another health problem PLEASSSSEEE. I had completely put it out of my head for a bit until someone that knew about my ER trip asked hey have you found out about your heart yet? argghhh. Ever since my mind has been wondering.

Well anyhow that test is tomorrow, then I have to wait until Friday when I'm hoping I'll find out the answer. You'd think I'd be well experienced by now at waiting for tests and answers, but I'm still getting nervous about the whole thing. I think it gives me anxiety.

Are you all the same? Do you have any tips you use that help you a lot? By the way I'd appreciate prayers or positive thoughts for tomorrow. I hope it proves the x-ray wrong, I really do. I have enough on my plate.
 
Definitely the same @Mep, wishing you the best of luck and hope all works out well.
 
Yes I always get worried and nervous about the unknown. Tips? Just try to keep busy and focussed on dealing with any other, unconnected problems while you wait, then you put yourself in the best possible position to deal with whatever news is coming. I manage this some of the time. :);)
 
Mep said:
Are you all the same?
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I'm not. Just take it head on, fight what you can and accept what you cannot ..... but associated stress worrying about it when it may not come to pass is useless.
 
Mike D said:
I'm not. Just take it head on, fight what you can and accept what you cannot ..... but associated stress worrying about it when it may not come to pass is useless.
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Oh I say that to myself too... but easier said than done, especially when I've been told my heart is abnormal size already.
 
Mep said:
Are you all the same? Do you have any tips you use that help you a lot? By the way I'd appreciate prayers or positive thoughts for tomorrow. I hope it proves the x-ray wrong, I really do. I have enough on my plate.
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All the best in the west got my fingers crossed for you
Cheers
 
@Mep I do know how you feel as am awaiting surgery for a AAA and have not been given a date yet it is difficult facing the unknown I have put my trust in the almighty and will now let him carry the load may sound trite I know but has helped me and you do have every one here rooting for you, also I for one shall certainly include you in my prayers.

John
 
The way I manage things is to make sure I've done all I can for now to get replies, then hunt out the best specialist and beg referral from GP to him/her. But I'm not in the Uk, so things might be different
 
Prayers coming your way, I vex been having loads of gastro related symptoms and just found out hyperinsulin- meeting with specialist next Thursday and Friday
 
Mike D said:
I'm not. Just take it head on, fight what you can and accept what you cannot ..... but associated stress worrying about it when it may not come to pass is useless.
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And me! I'm a battled and a mitherer, I can't stand the thought that I haven't been given the best treatment that I needed to dissatisfied with.
Anxiety does my head in. When I know something is wrong with me, I won't let up and since my long battle to get diagnosed, I've also become a nag as well!
I've also learnt so much about my health and diet.

Hope it turns out alright for you @Mep!
 
Listen to your instincts-if your body says something is off, then something is off!!!
 
Well everyone, my test has been done and I get the result tomorrow. I've a good friend going for surgery tomorrow for breast cancer so at this rate I figure she is in a worse position. Although if I'm told I have something wrong with my heart I'm not sure how I'm going to react. But I will need to take things as they come. I do have my faith to help. But still it's hard work trying to push this anxiety away.
 
Well I just saw my GP earlier today and he said my heart was fine aside from a mildly enlarged aorta and handed me the report. I got home and read it and now I'm not too sure I am fine from what I'm reading as aside from talking about the aorta and how I should be checked again in a few years and also to check for family history of aorta problems.... it also mentions I have mild LV diastolic dysfunction. I gather that is saying my blood flow isn't as good. But I'm not sure if that is classed a normal. I was quite happy until I actually read the report and now I'm unsure. But my GP thinks my digestive problems would certainly be causing high BP as he said that is a pain response. I'm not sure whether he actually read it right through properly as he seemed to be reading it real quick in front of me and not sure he has seen it before he looked at it with me. I do have hypertension so maybe it has something to do with that as well. But right now I'm thinking I need to ask him a couple of questions after reading the report through.... so will follow that up.
 
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