Need to calm down

[Missy]

I just looked on Google about being able to tell if you are anemic by looking at your lower eyelid and it showed pictures. I think mine look that. I spoke with my primary care physician and he said, stay off Google and checking your eyelid is very non-specific. I am going to have blood drawn tomorrow. Please talk me through, so I don't Google or go down the what if path.

 

[ThankfulJen]

Do you have any other symptoms? How old are you if you don't mind my asking? I have anemia. I am told any low iron is considered anemic. I went through the same exact thing you did when they told me I was anemic. Especially after I googled why one could be anemic!

 

[Missy]

I am 67. I really don't have any other symptoms. I exercise everyday, don't have shortness of breath, just had normal colonoscopy. I do have LPR and sinus issues. I just sent a picture of my eyelid to Justanswer, and dr. On there said it looked mildly anemic. I really don't eat a balanced diet and am under a lot of stress.

 

[bigjetplane2]

Google is the devil.

 

[ThankfulJen]

I would say not to worry too much! Let your doctor do your blood work and go from therr!there! Have a feeling you are fine!

 

[Izthewiz]

If you just had your colonoscopy and it came back normal big giant High 5
That is good.
Stop using Google it is not your friend at 67 you're doing good.

 

[ThankfulJen]

@Missy was wondering how you were doing! Any updates?

 

[Missy]

The results of my CBC and basic metabolic panel were great, per my doctor. The anxiety was caused by Google. Learned my lesson. Thanks for asking.

 

[bigjetplane2]

The results of my CBC and basic metabolic panel were great, per my doctor. The anxiety was caused by Google. Learned my lesson. Thanks for asking.

The news we love to hear.

 

[ThankfulJen]

That's awesome!! Google is definitely not our friend!

 

[Fraser]

The anxiety was caused by Google. Learned my lesson.

I'm not saying you are like this, but I've "learned" that lesson countless times. And somehow...

 

[Doug97]

Me too, every time I terrify myself with Google I swear to myself I'll never search my symptoms again, and then a few days later I'm back at it.

 

[Missy]

Me too, every time I terrify myself with Google I swear to myself I'll never search my symptoms again, and then a few days later I'm back at it.

I am really trying to stop and am doing somewhat better.

 

[Fraser]

I am really trying to stop and am doing somewhat better.

Good for you. It's important to recognize your progress.