Appendicitis Worry

[plimsollpunk]

Hey everyone, this is my first time writing on a forum and I’m hoping to get a little bit of help! I suffer from severe emetophobia (the fear of vomiting) and because of that, hypochondria. A few months back I was hospitalized because of appendicitis. Because it was mild (I didn’t even throw up, just diarrhea), my family and I decided to go the antibiotic route rather than surgery which is fairly new in the US, but has been successful for years in Europe. I’ve been fine since, had a checkup even and the doctors say I’m in perfect health, but now every time I get a stomach ache, I’m terrified it’s my appendicitis back. I’m almost regretting not having the surgery because of the weight I’m having to carry around. I’ve started taking fenugreek supplements because that’s said to prevent appendicitis... Does anyone have any tips on how to stop worrying about this all the time? I’m just so scared 24/7. Much thanks, E.

 

[maryam]

Hi, As someone with IBS(Irritable bowl Syndrome) and PCOS(Polycystic ovarian syndrome, cysts on ovaries) , I also would constantly fear appendicitis. I had cyst rupture onto of my appendix a couple years back. I thought it was it was my appendix at first because at that time I only had one other cyst rupture but quickly realized it most be a cyst,l since appendicitis can be very serious, then made me do a CT scan because my cyst had ruptured seen via an ultrasound and they said my appendix was swollen. It was fine though, everytime I got constiapted or gassy after that and had pain in my lower abdomen I thought it was appendicitis. I think you should consume a High fiber diet and take a probiotic( healthy stomach bacteria) its natural and a must for anyone with stomach problems! and you should be fine! Hugs

 

[plimsollpunk]

Thank you so much for responding! Funnily enough, I was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst on my right ovary that same night in the ER. Maybe the pain I’m feeling is from the cyst? I’m 16 so I’ve never been to the gynocologist but I definitely need to go get this thing checked out! Thanks again, I feel much less alone.