Do You Think I Should Be Worried About My Blood Results?

[Cindy1302]

I take meds for my anxiety. I have a meeting with my med manager every 90 days or so. I had one a couple of weeks ago. She wanted me to go get some blood work done, so I did. She calls me a couple days ago saying that she got my results. I think she said that my bun is too low. Maybe she said too high. Idk. Anyways. She said my cholesterol is high, and so is my creatine or however you spell it. She wanted me to get some more bloodwork done, and if the results are the same, then see my doctor. I should mention, I drink one energy drink a day. Sometimes two. I eat like crap as well. I feel winded, and my heart races like crazy when I walk up a short flight of stairs. The reason I'm worried is because my med manager said that I could have kidney disease, or heart disease. So I'm just waiting for my results, and im kind of freaking out.

[PsalmEquipt]

Philippians 4:6,7 "Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Biblical advice recommends casting all your care to God, and that while remaining concerned is involved in effectual prayer, worry and anxiety are negatives to be rooted out.
Perplexity AI adds the following:
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), cholesterol, and creatinine levels are important blood test indicators. High levels of BUN can signal kidney issues, but can also be influenced by factors like dehydration or a high-protein diet. Creatinine levels are related to kidney function but can be affected by muscle mass and diet.
It's natural to feel anxious about health concerns. Engaging in stress-reducing activities such as exercise can be beneficial, helping manage anxiety and improve overall well-being.
Following healthcare provider's advice regarding additional blood tests and consultations will help ensure any potential health issues are identified and managed appropriately, providing support through the process.
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[Old_Geezer]

You can but wait. Worry about what "might be" and likely isn't, achieves nothing of use. Find things that interest you to occupy your mind with instead. And consider life style changes to become healthier. Scrap the energy drink habit to start with, it isn't useful if you eat properly, and you're better off limiting sugar intake in any form.

[douglas9401]

Consider reporting her for raising your anxiety levels.

[Scarlett]

In my experience, most things come down to diet. you can make yourself worry less by turning this around. Most people feel better by eating whole foods rather than processed, cooking from scratch, Maybe fasting, so only eat within an eight hour window, ditch fizzy drinks for Water. try and get some more sleep. Avoid sugar as much as you can, And reduce simple carbs. All basic stuff, but if you do this for a week, you will probably feel more in control of your health, even before you see the doctor.

[Hopkirk]

Energy drinks are just a high dose of caffeine. Not what you need if you are anxious.

Don't stop caffeine intake suddenly though as you get mild withdrawal symptoms like severe headaches.

[Clementino]

Stop freaking out over things you are not even sure about ...what has been said ....too low or too high or....possibly this or that.

Get the facts right and then go to a NHS website (or other reputable site) to learn how you can improve the situation. Diet needs improving for one thing.

What is a " med manager" and what qualifies her?

[Hymie]

If I was suffering from anxiety, rather than being placed on medication, I’d prefer the underlying cause of the anxiety was addressed.

 

I appreciate that that is not always possible (imagine that you were a Tory MP in June of this year, worried that you would be thrown off the gravy-train, and had no discernable skills that would make you employable) – but there must be some type of counselling that would help rather than drugs (e.g. advising ex-Tory MPs how to claim benefits, and pointing out that many millions of people in the UK manage, living in poverty).

[barry1010]

Hymie, that approach is not usually possible for most anxiety sufferers.

They are anxious about what might happen, what other people are thinking, that they've left the taps running...a constant state of anxiety that affects sleep, food intake, mood.  Horrible state to be in.

Oddly, many cope when there is a difficult situation that needs dealing with.