Doctors Blamed My Symptoms on Anxiety. My Blood Test Told a Different Story
Summary
A woman noticed a lump on her collarbone and went to several doctors who told her it was just anxiety or a minor issue. After months of worsening symptoms, blood tests finally showed serious problems that doctors had not initially diagnosed.Key Facts
- The woman first felt a lump in her collarbone during a work call in September 2025.
- Five different doctors said it was a swollen lymph node from an infection or inflammation and not to worry.
- The lump remained for months, and her health worsened with weight loss, fatigue, weakness, back pain, and night sweats.
- She had a history of health anxiety but believed something more serious was wrong.
- Doctors were reluctant to run blood tests, but when they did, the results were highly abnormal.
- The abnormal blood test results led to an urgent follow-up appointment with her GP.
- The story highlights challenges patients face when their symptoms are initially dismissed as anxiety.
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