I’ve convinced myself that I have lymphoma. I’m over it

[Trunchbee]

Hi all,
This is probably the most absurd post but I don’t have anyone else who understands me the way I’ve found support here. These past few days I’ve Gone back onto to google because I was having an itch in the same place on my left forearm, kind of where you fold your arm. And it said that itchy skin is a symptom of lymphoma. So of course I started irritating all of lymph nodes and now I feel itchy all over but particularly in that one spot. I noticed a few little dots (almost like a dry skin patch) and it’s scaring me. I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself. I know this is ridiculous, and I’m so grateful that there are people who understand my HA

 

[Trikay12113]

It is most likely dry skin causing the itchiness and spots! I get that as well and it’s because my skin is dry! Don’t worry you don’t have lymphoma. It’s just your mind adding fake symptoms cause you are worried and thinking about it! You’ll be A ok

 

[Trunchbee]

It is most likely dry skin causing the itchiness and spots! I get that as well and it’s because my skin is dry! Don’t worry you don’t have lymphoma. It’s just your mind adding fake symptoms cause you are worried and thinking about it! You’ll be A ok

Thank you ! I hope you’re doing okay too! These are very strange times

 

[Trikay12113]

Thank you ! I hope you’re doing okay too! These are very strange times

yes I felt like my anxiety was doing a bit better until this corona stuff started, so I hope it goes away soon! :/ I’m sure a lot of people with health anxiety, anxiety, etc. are suffering a lot as well!

 

[mandathensome]

I can’t explain how much i relate to you with this. i was convinced i had non hodgkins lymphoma but you most likely don’t have it !! and remember google and self diagnosing is your own worse self enemy. i thought i had it cuz i woke up one day and my scalp was terribly itchy and wouldn’t stop for a few days. and i noticed my lymph nodes near my hairline and neck and scalp area were raised and i thought for sure i had cancer i have all the signs. i even had chest pains and i would find red little spots of raised skin everywhere. i had to let it go and with the help of a very good seasoned dr and some decent anti depressant anxiety meds. i am now convinced nothing is wrong with me and i wake up everyday feeling it’s gonna be okay. so you got this!! if it bothers you so much then talk to your dr perhaps. maybe get some itch cream or rub some lotion on your itchy spots. but hang in there!


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[Ms.Honey]

Same here
I have a bunch of the symptoms, and it’s on my mind all the time.
I’m pretty sure we’re ok though!

 

[Trunchbee]

Thank you all!!! Please stay healthy!

 

[FinneousRex]

I get dry patchy skin too. It looks like a bunch of goosebumps, it’s raised and is HORRIBLY itchy. I usually will exfoliate the area and then use a very good repairing moisturizer. What’s funny with mine, I get them on my tattoos sometimes and I’m like “why is my tattoo swollen??” Then I look really hard and realize it’s just dry skin lol

 

[Trunchbee]

I get dry patchy skin too. It looks like a bunch of goosebumps, it’s raised and is HORRIBLY itchy. I usually will exfoliate the area and then use a very good repairing moisturizer. What’s funny with mine, I get them on my tattoos sometimes and I’m like “why is my tattoo swollen??” Then I look really hard and realize it’s just dry skin lol

Same!! Winter hates my skin