Okay, so about 3 weeks ago I thought I had pancreatic cancer after reading about it online. I then couldn't stop thinking about it time and time again. And before that I had a few stomach pains that were pretty bad, but since then I haven't had them. That's why I looked online and found pancreatic cancer. I since then cannot stop thinking about it and I for sure know that I have it even thought I've been to the doctors twice already and I told her my symptoms but she doesn't think I have it at all and neither does my family. My concern was that sometimes I'll get stomach pains that will then go to my back every now and then. also I'll have stool that will float, but that IS NOT diarrhea, but it floats…(it is also brown and not the clay color). also now I'm starting to have a little pain on the upper left portion of my abdomen below my ribs. And I'm worried out of my mind right now. Everyday I think about it, and everyday I think I have it. someone please help me, I do appreciate any feedback that I can get….but please HELP ME! I don't want to have to live like this anymore.
So my big question is, do you think I have pancreatic cancer, or could I be showing symptoms of it because I've been thinking I have it for about 3 weeks now?
For the last 3 weeks you have been worrying about pancreatic cancer.
Before that you were worried about having Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
2 months ago is was HIV/AIDS.
Before that is was Sporadic Fatal Insomnia.
Stop googling random symptoms.
You have seen a Dr and been told you are a healthy 17 year old. either believe your Dr or see a new one.
In the meantime, perhaps you should seek counselling for your hypochondria.
I think you're a moron. you think of the symptoms and and VIOLA- there they are. you don't have cancer or the doctor would've tested for it. as for the stool, it's called not getting enough fiber. You're thinking yourself sick.
No, you may not get pancreatic cancer by thinking of it… if that was the case we would all be millionnaires for thinking of money. However it is evident by your excessive worry that you may need an examination by a doctor of medicine and/or psychology. It may make you feel better by seeing a doctor and be sure to tell the physician exactly what is concerning you and why…better yet, bring a copy of your posting and let him direct you from there.
I think it is your brain that needs looking at.
We all have aches and pains from time to time. It could be your diet, if you aren't eating fresh vegetables, fruit and fibre then you could get all sorts of stomach pains.
Floating poo doesn't mean anything, the colour or shade of brown doesn't really matter (unless it is very pale or you have blood in it). The poo can change from day to day depending on what you have eaten.
You are worrying too much and thinking about it too much. I feel like crap a lot of the time and I am sure it is just from lack of sleep and not enough regular exercise.
I think you are paranoid, but if you insist that there is something really wrong then you will have to get a full check up. It's up to you.