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Infections Coming Back

Jess M

Hi. I'm new here. I have Autism and anxiety, and I'm not sure if it's linked but I get ill a lot especially with infections in my throat and mouth. I've had what I guess is tonsillitis for like 5 months now, it's never ending. I take over the counter stuff, throat soreness goes but the tonsils and back of my mouth remain red and enflamed never goes. I do get low and I read this can cause you to get sick but it is annoying. I feel constantly unwell with this, have awful headache and keep getting dizzy and am terrified I'll end up in hospital. Doctors and hospital are my biggest fears and I'll avoid them at all costs.

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  • Hi Jess,

    I really fear medical appointments too and I avoid them at all costs - whenever possible anyway. 
    My Doctor’s Surgery does telephone appointments and you can email in photos of any visual symptoms - would it help to do this rather than going in to the surgery? 
    I’m sorry you’re dealing with the stress of this - I know how hard that is, it’s exhausting. The likelihood (by far) though is that this is a very minor issue and easily dealt with - and certainly wouldn’t require a hospital visit. The dizziness and headaches are more likely due to the stress you are feeling than anything else. 
    Sometimes I’ve worried myself crazy over a health symptom and when I’ve finally asked a doctor about it it’s turned out to be virtually nothing. If you never ask them you never find that out - so it’s more worry in the long run. 
    As a Tibetan monk once said - ‘the person that always worries about what MIGHT happen experiences many tragedies that never ACTUALLY occur’ (I’m paraphrasing obviously!). 

    The likelihood is that you have a minor issue with your throat - but stressing about it is making you feel more ill then you actually are. I hope you have family or friends who are supporting you and reassuring you too? We all need that support around us if possible. You’re not alone - this community is here for you when you want to talk about anything. :) 

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  • Hi Jess,

    I really fear medical appointments too and I avoid them at all costs - whenever possible anyway. 
    My Doctor’s Surgery does telephone appointments and you can email in photos of any visual symptoms - would it help to do this rather than going in to the surgery? 
    I’m sorry you’re dealing with the stress of this - I know how hard that is, it’s exhausting. The likelihood (by far) though is that this is a very minor issue and easily dealt with - and certainly wouldn’t require a hospital visit. The dizziness and headaches are more likely due to the stress you are feeling than anything else. 
    Sometimes I’ve worried myself crazy over a health symptom and when I’ve finally asked a doctor about it it’s turned out to be virtually nothing. If you never ask them you never find that out - so it’s more worry in the long run. 
    As a Tibetan monk once said - ‘the person that always worries about what MIGHT happen experiences many tragedies that never ACTUALLY occur’ (I’m paraphrasing obviously!). 

    The likelihood is that you have a minor issue with your throat - but stressing about it is making you feel more ill then you actually are. I hope you have family or friends who are supporting you and reassuring you too? We all need that support around us if possible. You’re not alone - this community is here for you when you want to talk about anything. :) 

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