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Struggling with anxiety while undergoing diagnostic testing
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Apr 11 1:42am | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
She doesn’t think it’s Dercum disease. She knew about the disease. I’m suppose to have a biopsy of one or two lumps. They’re not noticeable. Under the skin. I guess for peace of mind. I have anxiety all the time and just to go thru that little procedure will be hard. A struggle with anxiety everyday. Plus slow tapering off of Xanax, I’ve been on it for awhile. About 7 months. I’m so sensitive to meds. It’s a local anesthesia for the biopsy. Thank you. Florence
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@flow65 i understand that you’re worried about the possibility of Dercum disease and especially the upcoming biopsy. I could tell you that people have biopsies all the time and they’re no big deal. But that wouldn’t help. I know you’re anxious and you’ll just need to talk positively to yourself. You can think of other challenges you’ve had and how you got through them. Did you think of pleasant things or places, or put yourself in a nice location and hear the wind or waves? The key to having anything done is “mind over matter.” Just tell yourself that you are a strong woman and this will make you stronger.
Stay positive and we’ll support you! When is the biopsy scheduled?
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I forgot to mention the dr said it’s a lopsided weight gain where they are. I don’t have that. Plus I lost a lot of weight. Thx.