Anxiety all day.....

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Registered: 10-27-2006
Anxiety all day.....
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Fri, 02-16-2007 - 6:41pm
Ok, I am trying REALLY hard not to get freaked out about this. When I woke up this morning to get ready for my ear Dr appt, I noticed that whenever I coughed or sneezed today I had this stabbing pain in my upper abdomen! Its JUST below where your sternum ends and a little to the right. I have no other symptoms, and when I am walking, talking, moving around, its not there at all, just when I cough or sneeze. Normally I wouldn't think it was much except that it is really painful when it happens. So, of course I have been sweating and had anxiety about it all day. I eventually called my NP's office and made an appt for Monday in case it goes on all weekend. I actually made myself NOT ask for an appt today because I don't want to be overreacting and letting my anxiety about what it could be rule my life. I keep having the thought that it might be a hernia??? Like whenever I cough, something wants to "pop" out??? I don't actually see anything doing that, but that's sort of what it feels like. Anyone have one of these before? I went to WebMd and can't seem to pinpoint anything that sounds like what I have with their symptoms checker, other than maybe a strained muscle??? I am praying that is all it is and that tomorrow it will be gone!! I have been doing my deep breathing and it doesn't hurt at all when I do that, just the forceful stuff like sneezing and coughing. I keep telling myself that that is a GOOD thing, that means it probably isn't something life-threatening. I am going to write all this down on my papers for my *t* since that is one of the things I am working on. This is very scary to me since my "triggers" are always health related. I am working very hard to not let this take over my day. I went to the ear Dr, that was fine, I took the kids to Toys R us and am fine and we went to lunch and I ate and am fine. I also drove all the way home and unloaded all my Costco stuff with no problems, so this can't be anything REALLY bad right??? Please lend me your support, I know I sound like a hypochondriac but I am really NOT!!! Thanks in advance!! Hugs, Erin

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Registered: 10-27-2006
Sun, 02-18-2007 - 9:47pm
Thanks Sheri Ann! Yes, its still there today but doesn't seem as bad. Now it feels like a bubble right there under my right rib just next to where you would do CPR. Its just the weirdest thing because it only hurts when I cough or laugh or sneeze! Then, its gone. I was thinking it might be a hiatal hernia or something. I mean, I can stretch up to the ceiling, run the vaccuum and clean up and I don't feel it at all. Its only those few times a day I might cough to clear my throat or sneeze! Wierd huh? I am keeping my appt tomorrow with my NP to have her check me out, just to give myself some piece of mind and also update her on how I am doing on my meds and with therapy (pretty good BTW). I figure better to be safe than sorry. I have done pretty well dealing with it. I slept last night and the night before with no meds and did good, so that helps. I will post tomorrow and let you all know what the doc says. Hugs, Erin
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Mon, 02-19-2007 - 12:11pm

Thanks for the update, I'll be watching for the update after your appointment :)

Sheri Ann

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