Question 1

why am i so anxious about unrealistic health concerns? i find myself constantly googling symptoms. always concerned about having something deadly.

Accepted Answer

Hypochondriasis?: Hypochondriasis? This would likely benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy.

Question 2

why do i find myself yahooing/googling every symptom i notice?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Curiosity? Hypochondriasis? I am not sure.

Question 3

how to stop googling every little symptoms.it always turns out to be worse when i'm in perfect health. i can't help it im curious but curiosity kills.

Accepted Answer

Information not wisd: Keep in mind that the internet has information, sometimes accurate, sometimes opinion, and almost never is specific enough to be helpful for an individual problem.  Also keep in mind that information is not wisdom.

Question 4

so i just took my first dose of venlafaxine today and after googling it i'm scared. apparently this medication has the worst withdrawal symptoms and worst side effects of any antidepressant out there. what do i do? i'm scared?

Accepted Answer

: Discuss your concerns with your prescribing MD. I'm uncertain that what you've heard about venlafaxine is accurate, but it is a medication that should be taken with continual guidance from your doctor. It works a little differently from other antidepressants and treats certain disorders effectively.

Question 5

how do i know what week im at in pregnancy if i dont know if i missed my period yet or when my last period ended. im just really confused with it all. i tried googling it. i took 2 tests and both say im pregnant. i dont have many symptoms yet ?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: For the sake of your and your baby's health, you should be under the care of a doctor. The doctor can also perform an ultrasound examination that would let you know the duration of pregnancy.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 6

chances of 19 year old having lichen sclerosus without literally any symptoms i have white skin that looks like discharge and google it up and now i'm freaking the hell out i have health anxiety so maybe googling isn't a great idea?

Accepted Answer

: Symptoms should be evaluated and treated by an MD. If you consult about them on the media you will get confused , get wrong information and worry. See a dermatologist or your MD. They will evaluate and treat and you should be OK

Question 7

what are the symptoms of addison s disease like?

Accepted Answer

Addison's disease: Fatigue, lightheadedness while standing, muscle weakness, fever, weight loss, sweating, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, headaches, muscle/joint pains, mood changes.

Question 8

what are the symptoms that you have a s.t.d ?

Accepted Answer

Not many: By far, the most common symptoms for women are a vaginal discharge and pain with intercourse. The discharge may or may not be foul smelling. It will be different from your typical discharge. Unlike men, women frequently do not have any burning with urination.

Question 9

what are symptoms of spider bites in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Anything from minor itching and redness, to crusting, oozing and in a few cases severe skin and soft tissue breakdown.  It depends upon the species.

Question 10

what is asperger s syndrome symptoms that appear first?

Accepted Answer

Aspergers: First know what aspergers is. Watch this first. Autism spectrum and aspergers in 8 mins. Check it!
http://youtu.Be/xg1ngp1ngds.

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Why am i so anxious about unrealistic health concerns? i find myself constantly googling symptoms. always concerned about having something deadly.

A member asked:

Why do i find myself yahooing/googling every symptom i notice?

A member asked:

How to stop googling every little symptoms.it always turns out to be worse when i'm in perfect health. i can't help it im curious but curiosity kills.

A member asked:

So i just took my first dose of venlafaxine today and after googling it i'm scared. apparently this medication has the worst withdrawal symptoms and worst side effects of any antidepressant out there. what do i do? i'm scared?

A member asked:

How do i know what week im at in pregnancy if i dont know if i missed my period yet or when my last period ended. im just really confused with it all. i tried googling it. i took 2 tests and both say im pregnant. i dont have many symptoms yet ?

A member asked:

Chances of 19 year old having lichen sclerosus without literally any symptoms i have white skin that looks like discharge and google it up and now i'm freaking the hell out i have health anxiety so maybe googling isn't a great idea?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of addison s disease like?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms that you have a s.t.d ?

A member asked:

What are symptoms of spider bites in the u.s.?

A member asked:

What is asperger s syndrome symptoms that appear first?

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