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john79259
john79259

53 year old Male

Weight 237

Height 5'10"

Diabetes mellitus type 2

High blood pressure

2 inguinal hernias

Generalized Anxiety disorder

Erectile dysfunction

Smoker

COPD

In February 2017 I began urinating more than I thought I should be. So I went in to my doctor. They did a urinalysis. The test showed I had blood in my urine (3-10hpf) They recommended I see a urologist. I went to the urologist. They did another urinalysis. A digital rectal exam. A PSA blood draw. A CT scan of my abdominal and pelvic area. Plus they did a cystoscopy. They said everything was normal and no reason found for the blood. I could be someone who just bleeds every so often. I was ok for awhile with their answers. Then doubt crept in an I started running to the doctor for everything. The urologist did find fatty liver and tiny gallstones. In the past year I've had two ct scans of my head. Several chest xrays, numerous blood draws (all normal) A year follow up with the urologist. My PSA was even lower this year and rectal exam normal. My normal doctor put me on effexor xr . With the highest dose being 150mg daily. They think I suffered from depression and anxiety. Especially considering my health. I run to them thinking I have cancer somewhere, that they have missed. Do you think they are right? Do you think they have done enough to rule out cancer? That it's all in my head? I've also been having insomnia. Could that be the effexor? My current doctor is weaning me off the effexor. Do you know a good way to wean off of it? Thanks ahead of time for your answer.

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  • leeniepie
    leeniepie john79259

    Posted

    I think you are paranoid. Stop smoking, eat better, exercise, loose weight and your diabetes, high blood pressure, insomnia, COPD and depression will all improve.
  • pattino
    pattino john79259

    Posted

    John we are the same age ,I'm 160lbs ,I think your weight and Anxiety are the real problems ,

    I suffered anxiety a lot too but I'm finally managing it and improving.

    If you really worry about cancer and have extra cash you should do one of those full body MRI , that will put your mind at ease . And consider leeniepie good advices too

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