Terrified once again!

[karlae99]

Okay so about a week ago now I made a post about how I was freaking out about ovarian canc*r but that has now gone away since my symptoms cleares up and have not returned however I am now onto my next round of freaking out. Immediately after the symptoms that were causing me to think I had that health issue, a couple other problems arised. I went into a quick care to treat what I thought was a UTI and I was honestly over the moon when my reaults were positive meaning nothing else was wrong. So I got my medication and I was off, however the doctor explained to me how she would be sending out my urine sample for culture and I would need to call back in order to see if I would need different antibiotics or not. Well today I called back and was told that my results were negative? I wasn’t told what that meant so I had to look it up, and google told me that means it was negative for any type of infection. Which immediately caused me to panic and worry, which I realized only made the symptoms once again become worse but I don’t know what the odds of anxiety causing these symptoms are. I do have a history of kidney stones, and I plan on finishing the antibiotics I was prescribed but I am honestly once again terrified as I don’t know what’s causing these issues and I again read it could be bladder canc*r this time. By the way my symptoms are now urinating frequently and sometimes only being able to urinate in small amounts, and included in some of the pages I received from the urgent care it says that my urine is slightly cloudy and there was traces of protein and “Urine Leukocyte Esterase” which according to google is something that’s found when you normally have a uti? But the doctor did not explain what any of this stuff meant to me so I really don’t know what any of it means, and I try and make myself believe that I’m fine and not dying and that if there is something wrong it is most likely not as awful as I am assuming but it’s very hard to actually believe that when you have hypochondria. I honestly just don’t know what to do anymore, I know some of you may not be religious but I’ve honestly prayed to god almost every night that there is nothing seriously wrong with my health. I don’t really like bothering others I know personally by talking about how I’m freaking myself out, because I even annoy myself with all these thoughts and I hate bothering the people closest to me. I would really appreciate it if someone on here could help put my mind at ease and at least calm down until I actually see a doctor.

 

[Hurt&Hopeful]

First, take a deep breath. The chances of bladder cancer are slim to none - sounds like you have a common UTI, and your meds should clear it up. I would call the clinic you went to and ask to speak to a nurse. A nurse will be able to look at your results and explain them to you. That's their job. In the meantime, it sounds like you definitely are suffering from some health anxiety. Are you getting any help for that?

 

[karlae99]

First, take a deep breath. The chances of bladder cancer are slim to none - sounds like you have a common UTI, and your meds should clear it up. I would call the clinic you went to and ask to speak to a nurse. A nurse will be able to look at your results and explain them to you. That's their job. In the meantime, it sounds like you definitely are suffering from some health anxiety. Are you getting any help for that?

Thank you for responding I do very much appreciate it and will be calling the clinic I went to again in hopes of being able to ask some questions. At the moment I’m not getting any professional help for my health anxiety, it actually hasn’t been this bad since two years ago or so and it normally goes away on it’s own. Though at the moment I am trying to keep myself calm and relaxed until I finish off my medication before jumping to any conclusions on my health

 

[Hurt&Hopeful]

Thank you for responding I do very much appreciate it and will be calling the clinic I went to again in hopes of being able to ask some questions. At the moment I’m not getting any professional help for my health anxiety, it actually hasn’t been this bad since two years ago or so and it normally goes away on it’s own. Though at the moment I am trying to keep myself calm and relaxed until I finish off my medication before jumping to any conclusions on my health

Sounds like a good plan. But it's never a problem to call and ask for an explanation. I hope you feel better soon!

 

[karlae99]

Sounds like a good plan. But it's never a problem to call and ask for an explanation. I hope you feel better soon!

thank you! the clinic actually ended up calling me and telling me that i was on the right antibiotic treatment and not that my results were negative, which leads me to believe my previous answer was just them trying to get me off the phone.

 

[Hurt&Hopeful]

thank you! the clinic actually ended up calling me and telling me that i was on the right antibiotic treatment and not that my results were negative, which leads me to believe my previous answer was just them trying to get me off the phone.

I wonder if "negative" just meant that you were negative for the other bacteria they were testing for? Positive for the initial infection, negative for others? I'm glad you got some answers!

 

[He Man]

Okay so about a week ago now I made a post about how I was freaking out about ovarian canc*r but that has now gone away since my symptoms cleares up and have not returned however I am now onto my next round of freaking out. Immediately after the symptoms that were causing me to think I had that health issue, a couple other problems arised. I went into a quick care to treat what I thought was a UTI and I was honestly over the moon when my reaults were positive meaning nothing else was wrong. So I got my medication and I was off, however the doctor explained to me how she would be sending out my urine sample for culture and I would need to call back in order to see if I would need different antibiotics or not. Well today I called back and was told that my results were negative? I wasn’t told what that meant so I had to look it up, and google told me that means it was negative for any type of infection. Which immediately caused me to panic and worry, which I realized only made the symptoms once again become worse but I don’t know what the odds of anxiety causing these symptoms are. I do have a history of kidney stones, and I plan on finishing the antibiotics I was prescribed but I am honestly once again terrified as I don’t know what’s causing these issues and I again read it could be bladder canc*r this time. By the way my symptoms are now urinating frequently and sometimes only being able to urinate in small amounts, and included in some of the pages I received from the urgent care it says that my urine is slightly cloudy and there was traces of protein and “Urine Leukocyte Esterase” which according to google is something that’s found when you normally have a uti? But the doctor did not explain what any of this stuff meant to me so I really don’t know what any of it means, and I try and make myself believe that I’m fine and not dying and that if there is something wrong it is most likely not as awful as I am assuming but it’s very hard to actually believe that when you have hypochondria. I honestly just don’t know what to do anymore, I know some of you may not be religious but I’ve honestly prayed to god almost every night that there is nothing seriously wrong with my health. I don’t really like bothering others I know personally by talking about how I’m freaking myself out, because I even annoy myself with all these thoughts and I hate bothering the people closest to me. I would really appreciate it if someone on here could help put my mind at ease and at least calm down until I actually see a doctor.

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[He Man]

Okay so about a week ago now I made a post about how I was freaking out about ovarian canc*r but that has now gone away since my symptoms cleares up and have not returned however I am now onto my next round of freaking out. Immediately after the symptoms that were causing me to think I had that health issue, a couple other problems arised. I went into a quick care to treat what I thought was a UTI and I was honestly over the moon when my reaults were positive meaning nothing else was wrong. So I got my medication and I was off, however the doctor explained to me how she would be sending out my urine sample for culture and I would need to call back in order to see if I would need different antibiotics or not. Well today I called back and was told that my results were negative? I wasn’t told what that meant so I had to look it up, and google told me that means it was negative for any type of infection. Which immediately caused me to panic and worry, which I realized only made the symptoms once again become worse but I don’t know what the odds of anxiety causing these symptoms are. I do have a history of kidney stones, and I plan on finishing the antibiotics I was prescribed but I am honestly once again terrified as I don’t know what’s causing these issues and I again read it could be bladder canc*r this time. By the way my symptoms are now urinating frequently and sometimes only being able to urinate in small amounts, and included in some of the pages I received from the urgent care it says that my urine is slightly cloudy and there was traces of protein and “Urine Leukocyte Esterase” which according to google is something that’s found when you normally have a uti? But the doctor did not explain what any of this stuff meant to me so I really don’t know what any of it means, and I try and make myself believe that I’m fine and not dying and that if there is something wrong it is most likely not as awful as I am assuming but it’s very hard to actually believe that when you have hypochondria. I honestly just don’t know what to do anymore, I know some of you may not be religious but I’ve honestly prayed to god almost every night that there is nothing seriously wrong with my health. I don’t really like bothering others I know personally by talking about how I’m freaking myself out, because I even annoy myself with all these thoughts and I hate bothering the people closest to me. I would really appreciate it if someone on here could help put my mind at ease and at least calm down until I actually see a doctor.

KarlaE, hi..
It is frustrating when u encounter doctors who don't explain much, or are just generally indifferent to patient concerns. It's a blessing to have these forums for both gleaning wisdom from others' experiences.. and commiserating. I think about how isolating anxiety must've been before internet/interactive media etc. Guess sufferers [seeking help & answers] were at the mercy of doctors with sporadic understanding, or a good public library..

I hope you're feeling calmer, I like your avatar ~

 

[karlae99]

I wonder if "negative" just meant that you were negative for the other bacteria they were testing for? Positive for the initial infection, negative for others? I'm glad you got some answers!

I was actually talking to my sister and she thought the same thing, either way I’m just hoping for the best since I still have about 7 days to go of medicine. if not then to the ER it is for me most likely.