Just to update I found out from my BCN recently I have dense breasts which are not only more prone to BC but can also hide tumours on mammos. The spiel I was given by the consultant is just Cwm Taf Health Board policy ie will not do further examinations unless a lump us found but everyone knows BC can present in other ways! I was fuming! Anyhow I contacted Cheryl Cruwys of Density Matters who has been brilliant in providing me with info and support. I had an appointment with my GP on Friday who agreed more tests should have been done and has referred me to the one stop clinic at my local hospital. At last I may be able to have some answers although the dent is looking bigger esp when I lie down and I have had shooting pains.So feeling very scared and anxious once more…
A doctor rang me yesterday and confirmed my appointment is on 8th December. This is good as I now have a clear path forward but I am also nervous as it will be a long day and it brings memories of my diagnosis flooding back. I have to go alone as my husband is out that day and everyone else is busy which I suppose is understandable with Christmas coming up. I know no one wants to comment on my posts as I have Asperger Syndrome and neurological conditions still carry a stigma so I am used to being a “Billy No Mates”! Posting on here even to just myself helps my anxiety but I have a month of worrying to contend with so I think I will be asking my GP to prescribe anti depressants soon
No-one is Billy no mates on this forum Oldspice .A month is a long time to wait when you are anxious but hopefully you will get some answers .
Thank you both. Some days are worse than others regards anxiety due to my Aspergers (which is mild or high functioning) and also I have Seasonal Affective Disorder which is bad this year. Hoping for some better days in the waiting period but if not I will ask the GP about anti depressants. I think someone mentioned a “safe” one on an earlier post? Hugs to you too x
Hi Oldspice I suffer from anxiety too so I totally understand how difficult some days can be to get through .Anti-depressants didn’t really agree with me but I know they work well for some people so def worth discussing with your GP .