@Teabaglady, I reckon the little bell that rings in our heads sometimes is the last vestiges of our primitive selves. It's giving us a warning that something is wrong even though there is not yet any evidence to support those feelings.
You've listened to your bell, you've followed up on it. Well done. Your fears are valid and now you have had them addressed. Never feel bad about asking questions.
The pain is a 'thing'. Very difficult to keep track of it and scarring changes over the years which means you can never be sure what is a natural progression and what is new.
Keep listening to your bell. Mxx