Scared shitless I have stomach cancer.

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I have no idea why I'm even posting on here. I'm scared i'm going to work myself into a panic attack tonight. I'm sorry if anyone is actually going through cancer atm. I'm just feeling very scared. I'm a single mum, 37, and need to be around for my baby girl.

I've posted on here a couple of times this week, but things are really getting to me now.

I am terrified I have stomach cancer. I went to see G.P today as she completely fobbed me off. For the past couple of weeks I've experienced dreadful symptoms of a low thyroid. I am Hypno (12 years) but I have genuinely felt like I have been hit by a bus this week. Haven't been able to work, the worst fatigue where I am sleeping all day and most of the night. Tremors in my hands and feet, eye problems, aches and pains. GP said it's 'stress' and acid reflux. Gave me some tablets and send me on my way.

The problem is, she won't do another thyroid test, and only tests for TSH. She will not test for anything else. I have tried to up my medication and the symptoms still persist. Tried lowering meds and symptoms still persist. The worst is this horrible gnawing discomfort at the top of my stomach. When I was low last time, it disappeared with a higher dose of medication, now it won't go away whatever I try and do. I am also bleeding from back passage, but red is bright red and i'm very itchy down there so think it's just piles. The discomfort comes and goes. When I'm distracted it doesn't bother me. I haven't lost any weight and can swallow fine, but all symptoms of upper abdomen discomfort, bloating, feeling full and extreme fatigue all points to SC.

I know nobody can diagnose me on here, but can anyone give me any words of encouragement/advice? For example, if it was C would it be more painful, or would symptoms come and go? Thank you x

Hello I didn’t want to read and run and sorry I don’t know much about thyroid issues but I know the feeling of worry as I’m currently going through the same… my big fear is bowel/ovarian cancer. I’ve had some similar symptoms as you re: the bloating and abdominal discomfort. I have many threads in the health section so I understand that scared feeling. You’re not alone in that regard.

Is there any chance you can make an appointment with a different GP? I’ve found some are more on the ball than others. Have you had any blood tests to check for inflammation or stool tests as you mentioned the bleeding? I know it’s horrible when you feel like the doctors aren’t listening to you and I’ve even had to order some stool tests on Amazon and had other private consultations just so I could feel like I am doing something about it.

I’m sorry I don’t have any better advice but hope this will be a nice bump for you.

You will be around for your daughter. You're only 37, its OK. Stress can do funny things. Have you got any support? Anyone irl to talk to?

Can you ask someone to come with you to Dr's app? Advocate for you to have a full blood test? Just to make you feel better? The other option is to scamraoe some money together for some private tests? I'm not saying you need them, but if it would make you feel calmer.

Would everything coming back fine make you feel calmer? Do you think it could be stress or you've worked yourself up?

Can you ask to see an endocrinologist to sort out thyroid properly? And are you on meds for anxiety as that will cloud your judgement.. and have you told pharmacist about haemorrhoids? You can test them with cream and ask GP to examine them.. . Are you eating well? Gut friendly yogurt, porridge etc? Does that stop the pain?

You need to make an appointment with a different GP. They should refer you for Endoscopy/Colonoscopy asap. I am sure it will be fine but you should get checked out xx