I have tongue cancer. I think...
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Whew.....LOL...
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I'm pretty sure there could be a ton of other things going on, that's not cancer.....
I would do whatever it takes to see an ENT, that's the professional in your case that I believe could best tell you what is going on...
But I would also presume that just a GP would go the route of anti-biotics first, which I didn't catch you mentioning... If you have seen a GP 5-6 times and had the symptoms you describe, swollen tongue, white patches, etc... and the GP doesn't see that..., you might consider a different GP.
Most all of us started at our GP first, and more than likely through trials of meds..., then we were prescribed to an ENT... At least that's my scenario.
Oh, concerning your comment that you don't have HPV... I imagine that you think that because of annual female exams of the cervix... Don't mean to scare you more than you are already... But that just means they didn't find in tissue (cells) in that area that were infected...
HPV is very local..., meaning if you had it in your tonsils, tongue, etc... They would have to take a biopsy there, and be lucky enough to hit infected cells...
John
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I know you!
Hi Aimee,
I saw your post on the OFC website. I'm the one that refers to Dr. Google ~lol~ I read through the thread and informationand advice you received is sound. Unfortunately, none of us are doctors and while we can offer our opinions, only an ENT, preferably one with experience in H&N cancers can find out for sure. As young as you are, the fact that you admit to poor oral hygiene, you don't smoke or drink and don't have HPV (to your knowledge) makes it unlikely it's cancer. True, it's not impossible but it's also true there's not every chance you have it.
I truly understand your concern. If I were you, I would insist that you get the referral from your dentist. That seems to be the only way to put your mind at ease.Good luck! Positive thoughts and prayers
"T"
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Hey John, thanks for theSkiffin16 said:Whew.....LOL...
First....
I'm pretty sure there could be a ton of other things going on, that's not cancer.....
I would do whatever it takes to see an ENT, that's the professional in your case that I believe could best tell you what is going on...
But I would also presume that just a GP would go the route of anti-biotics first, which I didn't catch you mentioning... If you have seen a GP 5-6 times and had the symptoms you describe, swollen tongue, white patches, etc... and the GP doesn't see that..., you might consider a different GP.
Most all of us started at our GP first, and more than likely through trials of meds..., then we were prescribed to an ENT... At least that's my scenario.
Oh, concerning your comment that you don't have HPV... I imagine that you think that because of annual female exams of the cervix... Don't mean to scare you more than you are already... But that just means they didn't find in tissue (cells) in that area that were infected...
HPV is very local..., meaning if you had it in your tonsils, tongue, etc... They would have to take a biopsy there, and be lucky enough to hit infected cells...
John
Hey John, thanks for the reply.
I've not been given any antibiotics at all, I don't know why exactly but the doctors say it's unlikely to be an infection as its been going on too long. In which case, why won't they refer me to an ENT for tests?. I have an appoinment with my doctor Friday and the dentist Tuesday, as he asked me to come back in 2 weeks so he can look at my tongue again. Hopefully I can get through to one or the other and get some sort of referal.
As for HPV, I'm sure I don't have it as it's sexually transmitted right? And given the fact in still a virgin and haven't had any other sexual contact with anyone (unless it can be passed mouth to mouth), I don't know how I could have gotten it. Unless I was born with it if course (is that possible?), or if you can possibly get it some other way.
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Hi there, thanks for thefishmanpa said:I know you!
Hi Aimee,
I saw your post on the OFC website. I'm the one that refers to Dr. Google ~lol~ I read through the thread and informationand advice you received is sound. Unfortunately, none of us are doctors and while we can offer our opinions, only an ENT, preferably one with experience in H&N cancers can find out for sure. As young as you are, the fact that you admit to poor oral hygiene, you don't smoke or drink and don't have HPV (to your knowledge) makes it unlikely it's cancer. True, it's not impossible but it's also true there's not every chance you have it.
I truly understand your concern. If I were you, I would insist that you get the referral from your dentist. That seems to be the only way to put your mind at ease.Good luck! Positive thoughts and prayers
"T"
Hi there, thanks for the reply.
hahaha, I don't know why but for some reason posting in different places makes me feel a bit bettr about it all, makes no sense to me why though.
Dr.Google isn't the best consultant I've had the pleasure of knowing, but he's giving me more answers as to what could be going on than the human doctors are; even if his diagnosis may be a bit unlikely. The urge to consult him is hard to resist, especially as it's so damned easy to do so with my phone.
hopefully my doctor will finally listen to me when I see her on Friday, or my dentist (who seems to be the only one doing anything) will give me a referal. Fingers crossed it's nothing serious.
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A Few More Thoughts...Aimee92 said:Hey John, thanks for the
Hey John, thanks for the reply.
I've not been given any antibiotics at all, I don't know why exactly but the doctors say it's unlikely to be an infection as its been going on too long. In which case, why won't they refer me to an ENT for tests?. I have an appoinment with my doctor Friday and the dentist Tuesday, as he asked me to come back in 2 weeks so he can look at my tongue again. Hopefully I can get through to one or the other and get some sort of referal.
As for HPV, I'm sure I don't have it as it's sexually transmitted right? And given the fact in still a virgin and haven't had any other sexual contact with anyone (unless it can be passed mouth to mouth), I don't know how I could have gotten it. Unless I was born with it if course (is that possible?), or if you can possibly get it some other way.
Maybe it isn't getting better, because nobody is treating it... (not getting on you, I mean the MD's)...
From my understanding, Dentists have the ability (and always are willing to charge me for it)..., oral cancer screening....from swabs I believe.
HPV while the thought and majority believe it's"sexually" transmitted..., to what degree, that hasn't been proven.. And yes, I also believe that it is thought to be transmitted from just deep kissing.... But again, I don't think there is any definitive proof on modes of transmission.
JG
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Aimee, first let me say what
Aimee, first let me say what John usually says, "It's not cancer until they say it's cancer." My husband had stage four base of tongue cancer. He had none of the symptoms you described. His only symptom was severe shooting ear pain. So maybe that will alleviate some fears. I agree with the others, go to an ENT. I pray your fears are alliviated soon.
Debbie
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Anxious....
Hi Aimee,
First, I'm sorry that you are having these anxious thoughts of possibly having cancer. I think that's the first thing most think of when they find something abnormal on their bodies.
Next, I will tell you that I am a caregiver to a loved one who was diagnosed with tongue cancer in Aug 2012. This cancer was very silent. The only way he knew something was wrong was a lymph node in his neck was swollen. He never had any pain with this...not even with his tongue. It was the base of his tongue(way down where you can not see it) that was the culprit. Most of the folks here that have had tongue cancer will more than likely tell you they never had any pain either. In fact they didn't "see" anything unusual either.
Now, I'm not promising you that you don't have cancer, but I think it may be unlikely. I'm not a doctor. But, I would like to share a little bit about myself while dealing with my loved one's cancer as your symptoms sound similiar to what I had going on....
Within a few weeks of his diagnosis I started to get a burning sensation in my mouth. It would come and go. It would be in one place and then another and then disappear and next day be somewhere else. I also had a "feeling of something stuck at the back of my throat". Of course the first thing that came to mind was I have cancer.....the same as my loved one. I actually convinced myself it was really possible. The pain and everything intensified. I went to my GP who saw nothing and thought it was allergies and put me on Claritan. It did nothing for me. She then prescribed an antibiotic and still nothing helped. I was so frustrated and scared all the while worrying about my loved one. The GP even tried Diflucon and Nystatin thinking I may have thrush...several weeks and scripts with that and still nothing. She did not see ANYTHING. She was very patient with me as she knows I'm not much of a complainer. She then referred me to an ENT. I had a scope done and he saw nothing. He thought it was allergies or from stress. Prescribed nothing. Told me to do some salt water rinses and $450(his charge) later I still had no answers. So, I just dealt with it for another month or so and finally decided I needed another opinion and called another ENT. This time, I was able to tell him what was happening in my life, how my mouth felt, everything I tried that didn't work and he was very attentive to me. He scoped me and saw nothing, but said I had the classic signs of LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflex disease) and BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME! Both were caused by stress and acid reflex that I've had most of my life. What was happening was my sphincter that is at the entrance or top of the stomach that keep stomach acids and other stomach contents from pushing up and into the esophagus was not working properly. I had acid backing up and setting at the back of my throat causing all of these symptoms. Adding to that the burning mouth sydrome( from stress typically) it started to make sense. The sphincter was not relaxed and was causing most of the problems (also could be due to stress). As soon as he said this....I was overwhelmed with joy! Finally someone knows I'm not making this up and believes something is going on. He then prescribed Zantac (300 mg 2 X daily--high dosage)for the reflex and Pamelor (also known as Nortriptyline-generic name 25 mg once daily) for the burning mouth syndrome. I was really worried it wouldn't work for me....but it did! Within 30 days I noticed a significant difference! I am still on the drugs until things heal.
Now, I'm not trying to say that this is what you have. I am merely using my example because your symptoms sound a little like mine. I had googled myself to death trying to self diagnosis myself and did come across LPR and burning mouth and thought it was possible.
So, I hope this helps so that you know there can be answers....don't give up. It's not in your head. You know your body and you know somethings not right. Don't be afraid to look for another doctor. Be sure to take notes with you and tell him what you've tried. A good ENT would be my advice. Also, I have a link below that talks about what LPR & Burning Mouth Syndrom is and the classic symptoms.
Good luck and keep us posted!
~C
LPR:
http://www.uthscsa.edu/oto/lpr.asp
Burning Mouth Syndrome
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/burning-mouth-syndrome/DS00462
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Hi Debbie,jim and i said:Aimee, first let me say what
Aimee, first let me say what John usually says, "It's not cancer until they say it's cancer." My husband had stage four base of tongue cancer. He had none of the symptoms you described. His only symptom was severe shooting ear pain. So maybe that will alleviate some fears. I agree with the others, go to an ENT. I pray your fears are alliviated soon.
Debbie
Thanks for theHi Debbie,
Thanks for the reply, I'm hoping that I'm completely off base with my self-diagnosis, but have a gut feeling I'm right. But that could just be anxiety playing into it as I've not stopped worrying for weeks. And I'm no doctor so I can't just decided I have something from merely Googling my symptoms. Hopefully I can gets tests adobe sooner rather than later, and find out either way.
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Hello Cureitall, thank youcureitall66 said:Anxious....
Hi Aimee,
First, I'm sorry that you are having these anxious thoughts of possibly having cancer. I think that's the first thing most think of when they find something abnormal on their bodies.
Next, I will tell you that I am a caregiver to a loved one who was diagnosed with tongue cancer in Aug 2012. This cancer was very silent. The only way he knew something was wrong was a lymph node in his neck was swollen. He never had any pain with this...not even with his tongue. It was the base of his tongue(way down where you can not see it) that was the culprit. Most of the folks here that have had tongue cancer will more than likely tell you they never had any pain either. In fact they didn't "see" anything unusual either.
Now, I'm not promising you that you don't have cancer, but I think it may be unlikely. I'm not a doctor. But, I would like to share a little bit about myself while dealing with my loved one's cancer as your symptoms sound similiar to what I had going on....
Within a few weeks of his diagnosis I started to get a burning sensation in my mouth. It would come and go. It would be in one place and then another and then disappear and next day be somewhere else. I also had a "feeling of something stuck at the back of my throat". Of course the first thing that came to mind was I have cancer.....the same as my loved one. I actually convinced myself it was really possible. The pain and everything intensified. I went to my GP who saw nothing and thought it was allergies and put me on Claritan. It did nothing for me. She then prescribed an antibiotic and still nothing helped. I was so frustrated and scared all the while worrying about my loved one. The GP even tried Diflucon and Nystatin thinking I may have thrush...several weeks and scripts with that and still nothing. She did not see ANYTHING. She was very patient with me as she knows I'm not much of a complainer. She then referred me to an ENT. I had a scope done and he saw nothing. He thought it was allergies or from stress. Prescribed nothing. Told me to do some salt water rinses and $450(his charge) later I still had no answers. So, I just dealt with it for another month or so and finally decided I needed another opinion and called another ENT. This time, I was able to tell him what was happening in my life, how my mouth felt, everything I tried that didn't work and he was very attentive to me. He scoped me and saw nothing, but said I had the classic signs of LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflex disease) and BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME! Both were caused by stress and acid reflex that I've had most of my life. What was happening was my sphincter that is at the entrance or top of the stomach that keep stomach acids and other stomach contents from pushing up and into the esophagus was not working properly. I had acid backing up and setting at the back of my throat causing all of these symptoms. Adding to that the burning mouth sydrome( from stress typically) it started to make sense. The sphincter was not relaxed and was causing most of the problems (also could be due to stress). As soon as he said this....I was overwhelmed with joy! Finally someone knows I'm not making this up and believes something is going on. He then prescribed Zantac (300 mg 2 X daily--high dosage)for the reflex and Pamelor (also known as Nortriptyline-generic name 25 mg once daily) for the burning mouth syndrome. I was really worried it wouldn't work for me....but it did! Within 30 days I noticed a significant difference! I am still on the drugs until things heal.
Now, I'm not trying to say that this is what you have. I am merely using my example because your symptoms sound a little like mine. I had googled myself to death trying to self diagnosis myself and did come across LPR and burning mouth and thought it was possible.
So, I hope this helps so that you know there can be answers....don't give up. It's not in your head. You know your body and you know somethings not right. Don't be afraid to look for another doctor. Be sure to take notes with you and tell him what you've tried. A good ENT would be my advice. Also, I have a link below that talks about what LPR & Burning Mouth Syndrom is and the classic symptoms.
Good luck and keep us posted!
~C
LPR:
http://www.uthscsa.edu/oto/lpr.asp
Burning Mouth Syndrome
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/burning-mouth-syndrome/DS00462
Hello Cureitall, thank you for the reply
I'm sorry you and your loved one has had to go through the repercussions of this nasty disease.
Actually I have had fleeting thoughts of an acid reflux and burning mouth syndrome, but as an acid reflux usually has heartburn as its main symptom and the doctor said I was probably too young to have a reflux, I kind of forgot about it. someone on a dental forum mentioned that they had an acid reflux and had a swelling in the tongue because of it, along with other things of course.
I think my mind is so stuck on cancer because it's the worst case senario, and my worst fear is developing something like cancer and being told that my prognosis is very poor and my chances of beating it are very very slim, or that it's already too late to even try any treatments and I'll be given a timeline on how long I leave left to live. That along with the fact that the prognosis statistics for oralcancers are pretty bad for patients being able to live 5+ years.
Thank you very much for the links you provided me, I'll have a look at them try to calm my mind a little, as all this worrying isn't going to achieve anything; whether or not I do have it.
By the way, I'm sorry if there is something in my post that dosen't make sense, my phone is for some reason, changing and joining up words into a bunch of random letters which don't maje sense. I dropped my phone in a puddle recently and didn't think any water got in it, but obviously it must have. At least I think it's my phone anyway lol.
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Oral Cancers.....Aimee92 said:Hello Cureitall, thank you
Hello Cureitall, thank you for the reply
I'm sorry you and your loved one has had to go through the repercussions of this nasty disease.
Actually I have had fleeting thoughts of an acid reflux and burning mouth syndrome, but as an acid reflux usually has heartburn as its main symptom and the doctor said I was probably too young to have a reflux, I kind of forgot about it. someone on a dental forum mentioned that they had an acid reflux and had a swelling in the tongue because of it, along with other things of course.
I think my mind is so stuck on cancer because it's the worst case senario, and my worst fear is developing something like cancer and being told that my prognosis is very poor and my chances of beating it are very very slim, or that it's already too late to even try any treatments and I'll be given a timeline on how long I leave left to live. That along with the fact that the prognosis statistics for oralcancers are pretty bad for patients being able to live 5+ years.
Thank you very much for the links you provided me, I'll have a look at them try to calm my mind a little, as all this worrying isn't going to achieve anything; whether or not I do have it.
By the way, I'm sorry if there is something in my post that dosen't make sense, my phone is for some reason, changing and joining up words into a bunch of random letters which don't maje sense. I dropped my phone in a puddle recently and didn't think any water got in it, but obviously it must have. At least I think it's my phone anyway lol.
Aimee92,
Actually most Oral cancers have a good prognosis. When you see 5+ years on a site it just means it's a medical term used to calculate a survival rate that is commonly cited in (any type) cancer statistics. So, don't be concerned that you would only live 5 years if diagnosed with oral cancer. Just wanted to make some clarification.
So, hang in there and get yourself to a qualifed ENT that will do a thorough exam and rest you mind.
~C
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Five Years..., LOL.Aimee92 said:Hello Cureitall, thank you
Hello Cureitall, thank you for the reply
I'm sorry you and your loved one has had to go through the repercussions of this nasty disease.
Actually I have had fleeting thoughts of an acid reflux and burning mouth syndrome, but as an acid reflux usually has heartburn as its main symptom and the doctor said I was probably too young to have a reflux, I kind of forgot about it. someone on a dental forum mentioned that they had an acid reflux and had a swelling in the tongue because of it, along with other things of course.
I think my mind is so stuck on cancer because it's the worst case senario, and my worst fear is developing something like cancer and being told that my prognosis is very poor and my chances of beating it are very very slim, or that it's already too late to even try any treatments and I'll be given a timeline on how long I leave left to live. That along with the fact that the prognosis statistics for oralcancers are pretty bad for patients being able to live 5+ years.
Thank you very much for the links you provided me, I'll have a look at them try to calm my mind a little, as all this worrying isn't going to achieve anything; whether or not I do have it.
By the way, I'm sorry if there is something in my post that dosen't make sense, my phone is for some reason, changing and joining up words into a bunch of random letters which don't maje sense. I dropped my phone in a puddle recently and didn't think any water got in it, but obviously it must have. At least I think it's my phone anyway lol.
Dang, I better start partying hard...., I'm going into year five...
Aimee, my absolute best advice for you at the moment..... turn off your computer, get off of the internet...
I'm also just throwing this out there..., totally no disrespect at all so please don't take me wrong.
Have you considered that all of the MD's that you have seen and can't find anything, and tell you you are OK, might be because you are...? I know that you believe that you truely are having all of these problems and symptoms that you say....but the mind is very suseptible yo the powerful of persuasion...
I can only tell you to seek a MD that you trust, and go from there...
BTW, I have had occasional and sometimes frequent acid reflux since treatment.... Around 95% of the time, I never have heartburn...
Best,
John
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Danger of Self Diagnosis
I know if I get too far along in diagnosising my own problems its often a very bad idea. I often have a hard time understanding my own symptoms. Dr. Google gets me started, but does not let me really find out exactly what is going on. I had neck cancer with an unknown primary, so can't say about tounge cancer. I did not have any of the symptons you list, but that does not mean much as I think cancer and other issues are often hae different effects on different people. I hope the doctors soon find out what is going on. Hopefully its just something simple that is easy to fix.
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Aimee
Aimee
The power of suggestion goes a long way. Tooth pain, ear pain, all COULD be casued by cancer, but they can also be the symptoms of an infection, allergies, or quite a few more reasons. I believe you fell victim to, I have this and I am going to check Dr. Google and one of your fears was found to be the POSSIBLE cause. (key word being possible) Our bodies hurt or feel out of the ordinary for many reasons and cancer is only one of them. I have a job were many times I have to convince people they are wrong and I am right. There are times when I am wrong but I still have that person snoockered into thinking I am right. I sometimes use the senario give me five more minutes and I can convince them the sky is green. I truly believe (and hope) that you fell victum to your own brain scam. You fed your brain the information which allowed it to point you down one of your worst feared roads.
I agree with John. Go see an ENT to set your mind at ease. I suspect you returning to us telling us it was a false alarm and then we will celebrate.
Just my thoughts.................enjoy the day.
Jeff
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Hello everyone
Hello everyone, thanks for the replies.
I will indeed ask my doctor to refer me to an ENT tomorrow morning when I see her, I'll update after my appoinment to tell you how it all goes, hopefully she shouldn't object.
Today my main problem has been with my throat, it's very strange sensation I get. It feels kind of inflammed and the seanation of sometiobg being in my throat is wirse, like it's gotten bigger; and it's all in the lower part of my throat, where a doctor cannot see equity just their eyes and a light. I have a spray the doctor last week suggested I use (Difflam), and it helpa a little but not much, it kinda stings when I spray it down my throat.
My tongue is also very strange and it's done this once before, I'm not sure whether it is doing this it not; or if it's just my imagination. whilst the swelling has never been hard as such and I've always been able to push it in like I can on the other side, it's been fairly firm. Today though it feels softer than it has in the past few weeks, I don't know why or even if it is softer or if its just my mind playing tricks on me (probably). I have also got third sensation of something being sticon on my tongue, but I'm pretty sure it's the tastebuds right on the edge of my tongue rubbing slightly, where the swelling is; it has done this before in both sides of my mouth though.
Anyway, I really do need to stop with the Googling, as I've been told as it really really doesn't help at all.
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SymptomsAimee92 said:Hello everyone
Hello everyone, thanks for the replies.
I will indeed ask my doctor to refer me to an ENT tomorrow morning when I see her, I'll update after my appoinment to tell you how it all goes, hopefully she shouldn't object.
Today my main problem has been with my throat, it's very strange sensation I get. It feels kind of inflammed and the seanation of sometiobg being in my throat is wirse, like it's gotten bigger; and it's all in the lower part of my throat, where a doctor cannot see equity just their eyes and a light. I have a spray the doctor last week suggested I use (Difflam), and it helpa a little but not much, it kinda stings when I spray it down my throat.
My tongue is also very strange and it's done this once before, I'm not sure whether it is doing this it not; or if it's just my imagination. whilst the swelling has never been hard as such and I've always been able to push it in like I can on the other side, it's been fairly firm. Today though it feels softer than it has in the past few weeks, I don't know why or even if it is softer or if its just my mind playing tricks on me (probably). I have also got third sensation of something being sticon on my tongue, but I'm pretty sure it's the tastebuds right on the edge of my tongue rubbing slightly, where the swelling is; it has done this before in both sides of my mouth though.
Anyway, I really do need to stop with the Googling, as I've been told as it really really doesn't help at all.
Hi Aimee,
On any given day, we all awaken with an ache or a pain that we didn't have the day before. It's part of the human experience and growing old. Now granted, at your age you really shouldn't be experiencing a lot of aches and pains.
I believe, at any given time, we all can have symptoms of a serious disease or condition and not be sick at all.
3 Symptoms of diabetes: thirst, hunger, frequent urination
I'm thirsty all the time and I'm constantly drinking water because my mouth is so dry. I'm hungry all the time as a can of supplement pales in comparison to pigging out at the Chinese buffet and I pee constantly day and night because I'm drinking so much freaking water ~lol~ but I don't have diabetes.
3 Symptoms of mono: fatigue, malaise, sore throat
I suffer from extreme fatigue, especially after treatment. I've been feeling like crap since last Fall and my throat has been sore/irritated for several months but I don't have mono.
3 Symptoms of pregnancy: nausea, frequent urination, fatigue
I suffer from nausea, especially in the mornings after a PEG tube feeding. As mentioned previously, I suffer from a rather high level of fatigue and pee constantly day and night but I can assure you I'm not pregnant
~
I truly mean no disrespect. I just have a gut feeling you're going to be fine and it's not cancer.
Good luck, positive thoughts and prayers.
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Hey,hahaha, yes I'm prettyfishmanpa said:Symptoms
Hi Aimee,
On any given day, we all awaken with an ache or a pain that we didn't have the day before. It's part of the human experience and growing old. Now granted, at your age you really shouldn't be experiencing a lot of aches and pains.
I believe, at any given time, we all can have symptoms of a serious disease or condition and not be sick at all.
3 Symptoms of diabetes: thirst, hunger, frequent urination
I'm thirsty all the time and I'm constantly drinking water because my mouth is so dry. I'm hungry all the time as a can of supplement pales in comparison to pigging out at the Chinese buffet and I pee constantly day and night because I'm drinking so much freaking water ~lol~ but I don't have diabetes.
3 Symptoms of mono: fatigue, malaise, sore throat
I suffer from extreme fatigue, especially after treatment. I've been feeling like crap since last Fall and my throat has been sore/irritated for several months but I don't have mono.
3 Symptoms of pregnancy: nausea, frequent urination, fatigue
I suffer from nausea, especially in the mornings after a PEG tube feeding. As mentioned previously, I suffer from a rather high level of fatigue and pee constantly day and night but I can assure you I'm not pregnant~
I truly mean no disrespect. I just have a gut feeling you're going to be fine and it's not cancer.
Good luck, positive thoughts and prayers.
"T"Hey,
hahaha, yes I'm pretty sure that I could have every ailment possible if I Googled enough.
I think it's because I had a few symptoms of Oral C, which I found out by accident. I had a tingling sensation on my face for a few days after a root canal a bottom molar on the left hand side. I didn't know that the anaesthetics they use to numb your mouth could cause this, as I've had many fillings before and never had this tingling sensation before. I Googled this and somewhere along the lines I found a site or two that said some oral cancer patients had reported this as being a symptom, out of pure curiosity I looked up other symptoms and because I had (and still do have) a slight swelling in my left cheek and it feels different to my right one, as well as having a bump on my gum (which is still there). I panicked and got it into my head that this must be what I had, I wen't to my dentist told him what I was thinking and he had a look at my cheek and gum and said he would expect it to be like that as I had a big infection (I left it a while after my tooth started hurting to get it seen to and it resulted in my gum swelling quite significantly and my lower jaw and cheek swelled up a bit on the left side too) and that it wasn't not cancer. I was relieved and dropped it and stopped worrying about it then.
That evening I ran my finger under my tongue as it felt like I had some food stuck under it and felt that the right side of my tongue at the back was larger than the left, seeing as when I researched cancer I read that it is most commonly on the side of the tongue where the foliate papillae are and could present itself as a swelling, I went back to panicking and have been like that ever since as it's not gone down, and I've had other symptoms come on since.
I'm scared to get my mind out of this cancer thing and try to find other options, incase I get my hopes up and it turns out is in infact cancer.
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jumping the gun
Aimee92,
“You have cancer”, that is what it is like when your ENT says it.
The same day I felt a lump I contacted my doctor, I am not trained in cancer diagnosis so I went to those who are. I never felt any of the numerous symptoms you are listing.
Save yourself some sanity (while you can) and go see an ENT.
Good luck, hope it is nothing
Matt
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Hey Matt,CivilMatt said:jumping the gun
Aimee92,
“You have cancer”, that is what it is like when your ENT says it.
The same day I felt a lump I contacted my doctor, I am not trained in cancer diagnosis so I went to those who are. I never felt any of the numerous symptoms you are listing.
Save yourself some sanity (while you can) and go see an ENT.
Good luck, hope it is nothing
Matt
It certainly sent aHey Matt,
It certainly sent a jolt of fear through me and made my heart feel like it skipped a beat for a second there, and that's reading it online; not being told it by a medical professional after actually having the correct tests.
hoping to get a referal to one tomorrow from my GP, as that is unforunatly the only way I can see an ENT on the NHS system. Hopefully she should refer me with no trouble. Fingers crossed.
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Been to doctors
So I've been to the doctors and she said she wants to hold off on the referral for now and wait until I've seen my dentist (Tuesday), I have to go back to her after I've seen him and then she said that depending in what he says and how I feel about it, she'll decided what to do about the referral then.
For now she's given me a prescription of omeprazole for an acid reflux, to see if that helps at all.
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OmeprazoleAimee92 said:Been to doctors
So I've been to the doctors and she said she wants to hold off on the referral for now and wait until I've seen my dentist (Tuesday), I have to go back to her after I've seen him and then she said that depending in what he says and how I feel about it, she'll decided what to do about the referral then.
For now she's given me a prescription of omeprazole for an acid reflux, to see if that helps at all.
I've used that for AR, it works..., along with Protonix and it's equivalents.
If they don't willing set you up with an ENT, I'm sure you can push the point.
JG
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