Arghh

Gemma__3

If I need to have the x-ray, I really would want him there as I know he wouldn't let anything bad happen to me.

I know googles bad but I can't help but google

I guess I am just really panicing.

jellie

Gemma_ wrote: »

I'm reading about the GP and getting appointments and about breast screening and what it could be

Would they really stop him from staying with me?

When I was at the breast clinic, there were women with their partners (and without). However, as has been said, he won't be able to be in the mammogram room with you, just like for any other x ray. It doesn't take long though, and the nurses are used to people being frightened. He will be able to be with you in the waiting room.

I know it isn't easy, but please stop looking at the internet and try and stay positive.

Person_one

Gemma_ wrote: »

If I need to have the x-ray, I really would want him there as I know he wouldn't let anything bad happen to me.

I know googles bad but I can't help but google

I guess I am just really panicing.

You really need to take some deep breaths and try to stay calm.

Nothing bad will happen to you, you will be looked after.

Are you on your own at the moment? Is there anyone you can have a chat to, mum, sister, friend, is your partner there?

Gemma__3

My mum and dad live abroad now. My partners away until monday evening with work.

I'm on my own yes

valk_scot

Gemma_ wrote: »

I'm reading about the GP and getting appointments and about breast screening and what it could be

Would they really stop him from staying with me?

It's a fact, if you type any three symptoms into Google (ie sore toe, cough, pimple on nose) you'll be told it could be cancer within the first three hits. Even if you type realistic symptoms in you'll find at least half the sites on the first page of hits are written by "alternative" non medical persons who are either trying to sell you the modern equivalent of snake oil or have a bone to pick with the medical profession. Best just not to, okay? You will end up totally convinced you have the worst possible case scenario while in fact statistically it's very likely to be nothing at all.

As to taking your partner yes, of course it's allowed, unless they need to do something that medically wouldn't be a good idea for him to be in the room for. X-rays and sterile procedures spring to mind here. And nothing bad happens with X-rays, honestly, you stay still for a second and feel nothing. A mammogram is a bit uncomfortable but it's not bad either. In fact nothing that happens at either the GP's or breast clinic is bad as such, it's often a bit uncomfortable but it's no worse than the dentist and there are lots of lovely, calming, caring staff around to guide you through things and hold your hand. Your partner will be a great moral support though, yes. There's a lot of hanging around too from what I remember, it would be good for you to have company.

Person_one

Gemma_ wrote: »

My mum and dad live abroad now. My partners away until monday evening with work.

I'm on my own yes

Not a good time to be alone with a computer! Ring a friend, see if your partner can come home early, ring the Samaritans to talk through it all if there's nobody else, but getting worked up and panicky alone in an empty house isn't good for you.

mucklebones

Echoing what others have said, stay away from google before you know it you will have diagnosed yourself with terminal cancer with just the anxiety symptoms. Easier said than done I know, been there myself not so long ago.

My advice to you is keep yourself busy, even though you probably now have yourself in such a state you can barely move from the couch just like I did.

Its awful, its worrying but its extremely likely to be a cyst or a fibro.... whatever they called. Get some friends or someone to talk to. Try not to be alone.

Wishing you well. Positive thoughts.

geoffky

The wife and i have been through this a few times even having to go to a specialist but thankfully every time it has been fine..
Good luck..I would tell you not to worry but it is pointless..It is natural to worry about this..

RazWaz

I had the same last year, an x-ray is as quick as a photograph, I was fine without my partner and I never go anywhere without him, he even follows me into the loo!

I'm around the same age as you and the worst part of it? Trying not to giggle when the cute consultant is having a grope to check :eek:

It's very unlikely that it will be anything bad, the only reason they push checking things so quickly is so that things turn out better for the tiny minority that it is worse for. That doesn't mean that it's going to happen for you.

Gemma__3

I know googles bad and I should stay away, Just I was reading about my surgery on NHS Choices and getting an appointment is really hard I just hope I get one.

As for friends I don't know many well enough up here.I'll be fine. I'll keep myself busy today