Anyone awake to chat..

[harrybow23]

Having a really bad time at the moment. I'm 18 weeks pregnant with my second child and after my first little boy who's now three I've suffered with terrible health anxiety.
So last week I got quite ill with a cold, it's turned into almost a sinus infection kinda thing and I read online (stupid) that is can cause meningitis. Wellll that's set my anxious mind rolling for the next few days, I've barely slept, been throwing up my arms ache and I convinced myself yesterday that I'm basically dead. I've even been rolling a glass over a tiny patch of "rash" on my finger for god sake. I know all this sounds stupid but it stems from the fact my first sons dad is terrible, My son is so so reliant on me he clings to me 24/7 and the thought of ever having to leave him on his own terrifies me, that on top of hormones has left me in a complete mess.

Not sure what I'm trying to achieve from this but I'm hoping writing it all out helps me, and if anyone's been/ going through similar, I can't tell you how grateful for your advice id be.
Thank you x

Hello if it reassures you a little I have had a sinus infection for about 4 mo the straight now...they are very difficult to get rid of. I u see stans your concerns. Have you asked the doctor about Amoxicillin or Co-amoxicillin? These are antibiotics used to try to treat sinus infections or stop them getting worse, they didn’t personally help me much but they do help some people. Other things to try are inhaling steam with essential oils in (I use olbas and tea tree oils) and a nasal irrigator with salt water. Hugs, you’ll be okay don’t worry xxx

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Sorry I must be tired!

First of all, step away from Google! It's the enemy of an anxious mind.

Then, see how you are in the morning. It could be a little bug going around, or one of those random pregnancy symptoms we just get for no reason. If you're still worried called out of hours doc.

I'm 20 weeks with DC2 (I've an 18 month old). I've been getting constant colds/sinus issues, and doctor said you're much more prone to them in pregnancy particularly this time of year. I've also suddenly been running to bathroom with the runs the last few days, not sure why.

Once you have kids, of course you worry about what would happen them if you weren't around, but chances are you'll still be worrying at 80

@Catlover10

Thanks so much for your reply, I will ask about this if it's no better tomorrow!❤️

I've also suffered with my sinuses and defo recommend the steaming. It's a natural way to ease the headache and tension.
From an anxiety perspective, I would encourage you to self refer to your local psychological wellbeing service. You can just google your local one.
I did as I have suffered with panic attacks in the past as I had a traumatic first birth and have just begun CBT therapy (for people with anxiety). This may help x

@WhatchaTalkinBoutWilis

thanks so much for your reply, means the world, don't have much family to speak to hence why Im on mumsnet at this time asking for strangers advice 😂. Google is my worst enemy I can't tell you the amount of things I've diagnosed myself with before!

Thank you, I will call tomorrow if I'm no better, I've no headache or fever so I'm sure it's nothing but once you get into the cycle of anxiety it's hard to get out!! ❤️

@kimadey yeah I've never had any issues with sinuses before pregnancy!
Thanks so much I will deffo look into that, anxiety is absolutely crippling I really hope your feeling better from your cbt, I've heard really good things from it xxx

Pregnancy does strange things! I hope it eases for you soon.
Thanks, yes seems to be helping. I would defo recommend. Feel better soon xx

Try not to worry and keep off Google coming from someone who had meningitis in January it can form from anything even chicken pox shingles a cold but the chances of getting it is slim try the steam as suggested if no better ring your gp on Monday see if they can give you anything xx

@Mummylanie3 thank you so much, glad you're all recovered and well ❤️xx