I have been sick very sick for several months, enduring tests and horrible symptoms. My mental state of mind isn't good, I have become very depressed and anxious waiting for a diagnosis. The last test (upper endoscopy) revealed multiple lesions inside my stomach and those areas. My doctor says he will not talk with me about it until he gets the results back. I am scared and in pain. Please tell me if you know what (stomach lesions) might mean, and any suggestions for staying strong I feel I am driving myself crazy so to speak. It's hard to not think about it because the pain and nausea are constant companions. The medicines help but not a whole lot. Thank you for reading, and thanks to all that respond.
2006-10-27 19:00:51 · 15 answers · asked by newstudent06 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm sure it's hard not to worry when you don't know the outcome, or exactly what's going on with your health. On the other hand, you need to ask yourself what good the worrying is doing. Will it change anything? Will it help you heal or deal with the results once you know them? Stress is one of the hardest things we control that negatively effects our health. Yes, we're the ones who control it. You've got to find other things to occupy your mind with instead of your health, regardless of how hard it may seem. Of course, you should do everything you can to keep yourself as healthy as possible, but you shouldn't spend countless hours focused on things you really cannot control or change. Try spending more time with your family or friends. Do things with them, talk to them (about non-health related issues). Go do things you used to enjoy before you got ill, as long as they won't exacerbate your condition. Once you start doing things that take the focus off what's going on inside, you might find yourself feeling a lot better (both physically and emotionally). When you do find out what's going on, try dealing with it one a step at a time, without planning for the uncertain. Follow your doctors advice and instruction. Then assure yourself that you're doing everything you can to improve your health, and go on enjoying your life.
All the best for your future health and happiness!
2006-10-27 19:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, I would get down to the emergency room a.s.a.p. and see if they could help. Then, I would find another doctor and get a second opinion. A doctor should always discuss with his/her patients what could possibly be ailing them, even if it is not definately a diagnosis.
I would keep hope that a year from today, or even six months from today, you'll be all well again. Or, I would definately find a hobby to take up. Have you tried knitting or sewing or beading? Any of those can be done sitting down, and they are not straining on your stomach.
Stomach leisions are not good, and could possibly be a pre-cursor to cancer. I pray that you do not have cancer. But in the case that the stomach lesions your doctor said could be your ailment, I would definately research it, as you obviously have a computer and are able to do so, and find out as much as you can right now. And again, go for that secnd opinion.
Best of luck to you.
2006-10-27 19:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by Awesomeness!!! 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey there. Sorry to hear that you have not been given the chance to speak with someone about what's going on in your life! When you experience health-problems or other things that are hard to handle, it is natural to have reactions; like being afraid, confused, maybe cry more than usual, feel angry, feel depressed etc.
It is important that you can share this personal pressure this with others. If you don't think your family or friends will be there for you, it could be an idea to look for a counselor in your school, church, health-center or elsewhere. There are often formed groups of those affected by certain health-problems and so getting in contact with them could give good information and support. Talk to someone you know or do a search in the area you live and see what's available.
Keep trying and don't give up if you meet some ignorant people!
Another idea is to tell your doctor that you find this so hard to handle that you need him to talk with you right away or ask if he can help you get in contact with someone else that can.
Best Wishes!
2006-10-27 19:34:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lesions can mean a lot of things which is why he wants to wait and find out what the exact situation is before he talks to you.
Your worry and anxiety is completely understandable, you are worried you may have something terminal. Whether or not it is, keep this in mind. We all meet the same end in life. As far as that goes,the difference between a perfectly healthy person and someone with a terminal illness, is the person with the terminal illness has a slightly better idea of how and when they will die. Being death is one of those inevitable side effects of life, you shouldn't waste what you have of your life worrying about the end which is always coming. Try to enjoy what you can in life. Be content with the little things and lose yourself in the moment.
A relative of mine died of cancer at a fairly young age. She knew her time was running short and she and her husband pulled out all the stops and went on their dream vacation where she truely had the best time of her life. The debt became irrelevant because she wouldn't be around to worry about it. Another relative of mine was killed unexpectly in an accident...she never got a dream vacation.
2006-10-27 20:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Found this article for you witht he following results, it is for a test to determine the sensitivity and specificity of computed tomographic (CT) criteria for differentiating benign from malignant stomach lesions in patients with a thickened gastric wall at CT. ... but this is just a study and nothing more... read the article in the following link.
RESULTS: Two of 36 patients had two gastric abnormalities each. The final diagnoses in the 38 cases were gastritis in 19, hiatal hernia in four, benign ulcer in three, benign (n = 3) or malignant (n = 8) gastric neoplasm in 11, and no gastric abnormality in one case. Mean wall thickness was 1.5 cm (range, 0.7-7.5 cm). The finding of gastric wall thickness of 1 cm or greater had a sensitivity of 100% but a specificity of only 42% for detection of malignant or potentially malignant stomach lesions. The finding of focal, eccentric, or enhancing wall thickening had a sensitivity of 93%, 71%, or 43%, respectively, and a specificity of 8%, 75%, or 88%, respectively, for detection of these lesions. Gastric wall thickening that was 1 cm or greater and was focal, eccentric, and enhancing had a specificity of 92% but a sensitivity of only 36% for detection of these lesions. CONCLUSION: Gastric wall thickness of 1 cm or greater at CT had a sensitivity of 100% but a specificity of less than 50% for detection of malignant or potentially malignant stomach lesions that necessitated further diagnostic evaluation.
I hope the your Doctor gives you good news... I wish you well...
If you have any questions on some of the diagnosis I'll be more then happy to answer them for you.
I am not a Doctor... I'm just a Corpsman...
2006-10-27 19:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by Whispers of the Winds 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
O.K. I'm very sorry that you are in this situation. I just wanted to let you know that there is a brochure that discusses Illness /suffering Does God Really Care About Us?
Many may wonder if God cares about our suffering. The Bible assures us that He does at Psalms72:12-14 where it says ,"For he will deliver the poor one crying for help,Also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper.He will feel sorry for the lowly one and the poor one, And the souls of the poor one he will save.From oppression and from, violence he will redeem their soul, And their blood will be precious in his eyes." Also in 1 Thessalonians5:14,"On the other hand, we exhort You brothers, admonish the disorderly, speak consolingly to the depressed souls, support the weak,be long-suffering toward all." There is a brochure that is entitled "Our Problems-Who Will Help Us Solve Them? Please if you are interested in any of this stop any one Jehovah's Witnesses and ask for these brochures I'm sure you will find them very interesting. My prayers are with you.
2006-10-27 19:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by Robin S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anything about stomach lesions and I am hoping for nothing but the best outcome for you. I'm sure I'll get grief for this answer, but... meditation in the mean time. Positive imagery. Do things for your self and your body that you can tolerate. Honor your body, light self massage when you apply lotion. Think about how good it is for your skin and how nice it feels. Foot soaks, anything like that. Like I said, honor yourself and know that you have taken the steps needed to get yourself better. I know the waiting can drive you crazy but you can't change that. Just take care of yourself.
2006-10-27 19:22:06 · answer #7 · answered by Shelly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to get your mind to think about other things. I'm recovering from surgery (3 weeks) so far. I've kept busy doing crossword puzzles when I'm sore. I've created new recipes, wrote a few articles to the newspaper editor, 1 published so far. Went through all my papers in my filing cabinets and threw most of them out. Yahoo answers are fun to answer as well. Learn more about investing money.
2006-10-27 19:40:49 · answer #8 · answered by Steve R 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to give advice when you haven't been there, but I guess I would do the best I could to focus on any of the good in my life. People, volunteer work or anything you can that gives you some time from thinking about what you are going thru. In our home our prayers will be with you.
2006-10-27 19:06:21 · answer #9 · answered by doktordbel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
laughing is the best medicine. get some stupid funny movie to laugh to. if you want moral support contact me dogmicjoe@yahoo.com. i suffer from manic depression, migraines, allergies and asthma so suffering is part of my life. try writing down poems to ease the feelings that burn inside. i'ma poet and i love to express my soul on paper. try beliefnet.com. and holisticonline.com. they are very inspirational. God will cure you. If push comes to shove and you can't find a solution try ayurvediccure.com which provides ideas on alternative therapies. here is a poem to you
life is misery in sight
we live and fight
but deep inside there is light
that helps us rise
to see things so right
though sickness arrives
you will survive
and live to be
flowing feely
like the sea
with faith you will overcome
with love you'll see the sun
never give up
With God you will be
in love and peace
2006-10-28 03:38:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋