Freaked myself out last night....

[Sogo]

I've been experiencing certain "symptoms," and so last night I looked up the symptoms for something I thought it could be. Well, there were too many matches for my comfort, and I didn't sleep most of the night worrying about the worst outcome.

I've had an appointment scheduled for some time with a major clinic in the middle of next month, but last night was my first foray into the darkness of what the possibilities could be....

Did I mention I freaked out?

I didn't have such a bad day today in spite of the lack of sleep....I think from here on out, I'll just leave google alone for diagnostic purposes....

[MLAA]

1. I've done the same 😉

[Sogo]

3. Yes, MLAA, I've done it before, too....

Not a good idea, I've resolved.

[MLAA]

6. We've got to stop staying at a Holiday Inn (remember those commercials?)

[underpants]

2. Hope you feel better.

BTW lack of sleep tends to hit a human body more the second day after rather than the next day. I’m a big believer in kicking back for 20-30 minutes in my office in the middle of the day - my own personal Siesta program I call it. B12 is a big energy boost if you need it.

[Sogo]

8. Thanks, underpants.

Good advice:

B12 is great, and I often take an afternoon nap.

So, I'm on the same page as you....

[3catwoman3]

10. An entertaining acronym for retirees - SCAN

Senior Citizen Afternoon Nap.

[Sogo]

18. Good one!

nt.

[OAITW r.2.0]

4. It may be nothing, but if you are really concerned, get medical help.

Sooner, the better.

[Sogo]

15. I have an appointment in the middle of February,

at a specialty clinic in a large university hospital in the region.

[OAITW r.2.0]

16. God///keep us tuned with your your situation.

[cilla4progress]

5. Same - last night!

It was either stomach cancer or heart attack (in my mind).

Likely heartburn. But it took a double dose of everything to settle it!

Hang in there!

[Jilly_in_VA]

7. I've done that

and I'm probably in a worse place than you are, being a nurse. A little knowledge, etc. Just don't. I know, easier said than done.

[Walleye]

9. I've been having a little pain in my belly and I've diagnosed it as everything from colon cancer to

Hernia. Dr Google can be quite alarming. I freak out regularly. So I moved up my doctors appointment and she checked around didn’t see anything too alarming, but schedule a CAT scan. So now I feel like at least I have put it in the hands of the experts and I can stop the self-diagnoses. Two weeks until the CAT scan. One thing you learn is you always gotta wait. If it doesn’t go away get an expert opinion it can be a relief. And it’s always better if you catch something early

[Sogo]

13. I have my appointment in the middle of February,

at a specialty clinic associated with a large university hospital in the area.

I can't move the appointment, except to later, and that would mean MONTHS later, because they are always so busy. I guess I could call to request if there are any cancellations to move me up.....I'll do that tomorrow.

[Walleye]

14. That sounds like a plan, just make sure you keep the appointment you have.

I sure hope everything works out for you

[3catwoman3]

11. During my long career in pediatrics, I always cautioned parents to be aware...

...that looking up health/medical topics on line will typically include very scary worst case scenario possibilities.

[Sogo]

12. Wise counsel,

and good to know.

Thx.

[3catwoman3]

17. Some years ago, a mom told me that she was putting Vicks...

...on her baby's feet when he had a cold. I was not familiar with this, and thought it sounded ridiculous. I Googled it, and, at that time, the only thing I found was one woman's personal blog which said, "Oh, yes, this works because babies breathe through their feet."

I remember thinking that anyone who believed BS like that shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a baby.

[Sogo]

19. LOL!

She probably believed in all the weird remedies for COVID....