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Lump on childs arm

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Terrifiedshakes · 01/07/2024 20:49

Me again and I'm really trying not to panic.

Please look at these pictures of a very small lump on my child's arm.

He's non verbal so can't tell me how it feels. He doesn't seem in any pain when I touch it.

You know me and I'm again so worried

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Wolfiefan · 01/07/2024 21:11

You’d be better off seeking help for the anxiety.
In the meantime you’d be better off watching a funny film, doing some gentle exercise, phoning a friend to talk nonsense (NOT mentioning this), listening to music etc etc.

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Terrifiedshakes · 01/07/2024 21:09

I know but it's a lump on the elbow under the skin, that I can't really feel. I can only see it when the arm is stretched out..I've got terrible anxiety and i need to get through the night.

Sometimes I really do think I'd be better off not being here as this feeling is awful. I'd do nothing about these thought but this feeling is terrifying

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user1471538275 · 01/07/2024 21:03

The only person that can help you is yourself.

At the moment you are doing things that make your anxiety worse - posting here.

You should not be taking or posting photos of your child either - again you are causing them harm by focusing your anxiety on them.

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Terrifiedshakes · 01/07/2024 21:02

We do hold his elbows to support him steady

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Terrifiedshakes · 01/07/2024 21:01

I know I need help. I'm trying to be calm about this. But it's a lump.

I am quivering but really trying to hide it

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ScoobyBooby · 01/07/2024 21:00

Looks like a ganglion cyst , completely harmless. Nevertheless , always a good idea to get things checked out . Please book yourself an appointment too 💐🌸 x

user1471538275 · 01/07/2024 21:00

I will try and say this kindly but you are doing your child harm by transferring your health anxiety on to them.

You need to seek treatment for your health anxiety and if you have done so then you need to use the techniques that you have been shown.

You should not be posting on here.

Wolfiefan · 01/07/2024 20:59

This won’t do that. You need to find a better way of coping. Focus on other things.

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Terrifiedshakes · 01/07/2024 20:57

I do suffer, badly. I'll be taking him to the gp tomorrow but for now I need to calm down.

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Wolfiefan · 01/07/2024 20:56

You suffer from health anxiety don’t you? This is not an appropriate way of managing that. If your child appears to be injured then consult a medical professional.
But regardless you need help for your anxiety.

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Terrifiedshakes · 01/07/2024 20:54

Its more prominent when we stretch his arm out

Lump on childs arm
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Terrifiedshakes · 01/07/2024 20:51

It looks like there could be a very light bruise over the top

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Terrifiedshakes · 01/07/2024 20:50

On his elbow

Lump on childs arm
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