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Another health anxious question - moles ?

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Does anyone have any andon raised moles . I have one now that is raised but all the tea are flat . It meets the so called ABCd criteria by everything or read states that your moles should be like family as it concerns me that only one mole in my whole body s raised .  I don’t know if related but I got terrible shoulder pain beside where the mole is , that has of course been dismissed by a doctor though due to n anxiety . I live in Australia so skin cancer is a very real worry but just thought I’d get others opinions . I have booked a skin check but it’s weeks away 

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  • Liveyourbest1
    Liveyourbest1 c26850

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    Hi c26850 

    I am going exactly what you are going through right now . Im a 22 year old female from the uk a couple months ago I noticed a I had a freckle/mole under my upper left arm. At the time I never thought anything of it and enjoyed my holidays in the sun. My best friend suddenly died in November age 22 from a stroke ( I know very uncommon). Since her death my health anxiety has hit the roof It has honestly been the worst 4 months of my life. I too now have crime concerned over this mole I discovered a couple months back . I’ve since paid privately seen 2 gp’s , 3 dermatologists all who have said it looks normal . However even though I have tiny beauty marks this one is the only one that is big . I have paid to get it privately removed tomorrow and I’m scared that once the results are in I’m going to have skin cancer .I’ve read so many stories online of people who got told it was fine and it wasn’t and I’m scared that’s going to be my case . I’ve been crying everyday for the last couple of weeks because I’m so petfried so trust me I completely understand how you feel. The good thing is your already on the way to getting it sorted the waiting is horrible but at least your doing something about it . I also forgot to mention I have arm pain too where my mole is so just like you I’m putting two and two together freaked out. But like I said the fact that where getting it checked is the best thing and hopefully everything will be okay.

    • c26850
      c26850 Liveyourbest1

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      I’m so happy you replied with this . I’m the opposite about getting it removed though , my anxiety is terrible and I’ve read healthy moles shouldn’t be disturbed so it’s a catch 22 on if I should remove it or not . I’ve shown a general gp who said it doesn’t look malignant but we can biopsy to be sure if I like . I hate that answer as it leaves doubt in my head which is not the doctors fault . I’m sorry to hear about your friend , that is awful . I also can’t deal with other peoples deaths or health issues as it automatically spikes my anxiety . 

      Let me know how you go with your please and if all good ( which I’m sure it will be ) I might remove mine also . 

      Thankyou so much for your reply 

    • Liveyourbest1
      Liveyourbest1 c26850

      Posted

      I’m exactly the same when doctors speak to me I’m very observant with what they say and how they say it and over evaluate each thing . But I guess its just apart of there job not being able to gurentee anything because really and truly in this world nothing is gurenteed . I just had it removed a few hours ago the procedure itself was a walk in the Park they numbed my arm literally couldn’t feel a thing . I’m a bit of a baby though so I started to cry just because I’m already anticipating the results . The doctor assured me it will be fine but hey you know us health anxiety suffered . I’ll keep you updated , I also hope your feeling much better smile 
    • c26850
      c26850 Liveyourbest1

      Posted

      I’m glad the removal went well for you , I had mine checked and was told it looked like a benign dermal Nevus and not to worry BUT if it changes to come back .. again i hate  that answer haha . Best of luck for your results and thanks for keeping me in the loop . 
    • Liveyourbest1
      Liveyourbest1 c26850

      Posted

      Hey c26850

      Just thought I’d update you , got my stitches out today and couple hours later got a call from my dermatologist . So my mole or I’m not even sure if that’s what it was turned out to be a lentigo , I think it’s just a type of skin discolouration. , but absolutely benign smile . It’s days like this that remind me how worked up my health anxiety really makes me . I’m glad it’s removed though because honestly peace of mind is everything . I hope your doing okay and are over your mole worries , like you too I was just told to watch mine but if you ever feel uncomfortable with it just get it removed smile .

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