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Alyce · 02-06-2009, 11:38 AM

Another bout of anxiety! I have really had a hard time with anxiety and medical treatments. Finished Chemo, radiation, almost done with Herceptin. Last month found out I had a high blood pressure reading and had to have a MUGA which turned out fine. Saw the Cardiologist this AM and he is not worried thinking my blood pressure is related to anxiety issues.
Next- I have noticed a little blood in my stool the last 2 days. I am totally bummed out thinking"What is next?"
I don't see the Dr. until Feb.24 so I am now thinking the worst and trying not to obsess. any of you have this symptom? Can it be from Chemo? let me know if you have any words of wisdom as I really hate to keep thinking about it. When I called the Dr, the nurse said that if the stool becomes tarry go to the ER. That really scares me.
I have been having so much help from massage, swimming, reiki and meditation. I wish I had more "tools" though to deal with these sudden onsets of medical possibilities.

02-06-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
Alyce Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 25	blood in stool Another bout of anxiety! I have really had a hard time with anxiety and medical treatments. Finished Chemo, radiation, almost done with Herceptin. Last month found out I had a high blood pressure reading and had to have a MUGA which turned out fine. Saw the Cardiologist this AM and he is not worried thinking my blood pressure is related to anxiety issues. Next- I have noticed a little blood in my stool the last 2 days. I am totally bummed out thinking"What is next?" I don't see the Dr. until Feb.24 so I am now thinking the worst and trying not to obsess. any of you have this symptom? Can it be from Chemo? let me know if you have any words of wisdom as I really hate to keep thinking about it. When I called the Dr, the nurse said that if the stool becomes tarry go to the ER. That really scares me. I have been having so much help from massage, swimming, reiki and meditation. I wish I had more "tools" though to deal with these sudden onsets of medical possibilities.