Searching Dr Google scaring myself

[XanaDUer2]

Had xrays for back and they found upper right quadrant calcifications. Going in for ultrasound and, perhaps, more imaging. Reading about liver/gallbladder cancer. Been googling. So scared

[TwilightZone]

1. Don't Google.

Go directly to reliable sources. Some of the best in the world are Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/breast-calcifications/basics/definition/sym-20050834

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17802-breast-calcifications

[XanaDUer2]

2. Ty

Some came up. I'm reading about porcelin gallbladder, cancer, liver calcifications, etc. I need to stop and see what the imaging says. I just got on Medicare

[TwilightZone]

4. Agreed.

I had a serious disease a couple of years ago and had to learn not to overanalyze test results, symptoms, side effects, etc., and trust in the process and my medical team, because they're ultimately the experts. I know that sounds cliche', but it was really important for me from a mental health perspective. It's all too easy to focus on the worst-case scenarios.

[XanaDUer2]

6. Yes, thank you nt

[hlthe2b]

3. Try to refrain. This could be a lot of things that can be highly treatable.

Hang in there and let them do the full work-up. Best to know and know early what you are dealing with.

I'll be thinking of you. You have many here who are sending you the best of wishes and ready to give you support.

[XanaDUer2]

5. I love DUers

I feel like I'm flooding the support forums. I have anxiety. Mr Xs filling just fell out on a holiday weekend

[XanaDUer2]

7. They're starting with an ultrasound nt

[hlthe2b]

9. Sounds right. 👍

[Elessar Zappa]

8. Never Google!

They tend to put in mind worst-case scenarios. I had upper left quadrant pain 2 years ago, that I was convinced was pancreatic cancer and after scans it turned out to be nothing. Wishing you the best of luck!

[XanaDUer2]

10. Talking to my Dr made me feel worse

I told him I was told I had gallstones in the 80s. He seemed to think Id be "doubled over, screaming in pain". He also used the word "biopsy" and liver. But he said we'll start with imaging

[LoisB]

11. There are times when Google is NOT your friend

Wait for the doctors. Google's "medical diagnostics" can be very stressful. Hugs.

[XanaDUer2]

12. I stopped

Watching HBO to distract myself

[LoisB]

13. Good.

I might head over there (HBO) myself, I've watched all the drunk driver, sovereign citizen, "Karen", and political YouTube videos I can take for the day,

[XanaDUer2]

14. See How They Run is on

Nt

[MOMFUDSKI]

15. My friend is a chronic Googler regarding her

health. Then she is convinced she will be dead by next week. I google a bit and tell my Doc that I understand NO Doc wants to hear about Dr. Google. We all laugh about it. Stop scaring yourself. Best wishes

[Warpy]

16. Dr Google is an alarmist

Gall stones and kidney stones can certainly both result in referred back pain.

Both are treatable.

Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you.

[XanaDUer2]

17. Yes, I should take it step by step

Next step is ultrasound. Dr said may need MRI or PET? (I think he said). He said the next step is an ultrasound. I need to calm down. Its just thatI saw my mother die at 60 (Im 58) over a year of cancer.

[Joinfortmill]

18. I prayed for you.

It's hard, I know, but i'd wait until you have a diagnosis before searching the internet. I had a lump in my neck that wouldn't go away. My doc scheduled an MRI. The lump turned out to be a red herring. They found a brain aneurysm. It's fixed and all is well. The moral of the story is, as difficult as it is, wait until you know what you're actually dealing with.
Take care and God bless.

[XanaDUer2]

19. Youre wonderful

TY

[Joinfortmill]

20. Let us know how it goes.

[XanaDUer2]

21. I will

Talking to my shrink made me feel better. He had an MD. He said if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck.. its probably is a duck

[Joinfortmill]

22. Take care