Pancreas fears....

[Hj2567]

So for months I’ve had this relentless and irrational fear of something being wrong with my Pancreas. I have IBS-C and nausea often, and for the past month or two I’ve had bad mid/upper back and in between shoulder blades pain and pressure. It feels super tight. I also get super itchy sometimes which I heard could be caused from it.... this is giving me so much anxiety, I’m only 24 and a mom of a 2 year old.

I don’t have any abdomen pain or issues, only bloating and nausea.

I had some CBC blood work done and they said it all looked well, but I don’t have insurance at the moment so it’s hard for me to get any scans and such. I just need some reassurance and advice.

 

[Bobnnat]

Hj, at age 24, you’d make the medical journals if you had PC. The incidence at your age/female is so small that there aren’t enough diagnosed to give a valid rate. On the other hand, how common is it for anyone, male or female, young or old to suffer from anxiety or simple muscle pain, especially in the areas you mention? I’d say almost 100% at some point, and many people have ongoing anxiety that causes muscles to tighten leading to pain.

You are fine. Maybe consider talking to your doctor about treating your anxiety.