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Spatz
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 Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:48 pm Post subject: Hey, fear of brain tumor? |
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I went to the neurologist, he thinks it is anxiety. I have had tintgly feelings in my hands and feet, as well as a dull headache sometimes.
It is damaging me pyschologicly, I do not think I have a brain tumor, yet it is eating away at my being.
Any advice?
I am 16. |
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brainman
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| Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: Hey, fear of brain tumor? |
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Spatz, I am so sorry about your concerns. Headaches are not usually associated with brain cancers but there are those rare exceptions. Continue to work with your on medical team to find what is causing your symptoms and to find a solution. Keep us updated.
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Spatz
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| Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: Well |
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I talked the the Neuro guy, and he said the chances of me having a brain tumor are slim to none, but I am getting an MRI this monday anyway, so I can clear my mind, and be able to lseep at night.
Any idea of what to expect, and how long do the results take to get back to me?
My headaches have disappeared, I guess that is a good sign, I am a total hypochon, so I can I am making a mountain out of a mole-hill, but thanks for putting up with me :p |
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lori6666
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| Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject: Re: Hey, fear of brain tumor? |
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I had some of the same symptoms a couple years ago. Half my face went numb. I would wake up with half an arm or a finger or a foot and toes numb. It was weird.
The doctor I saw kept saying the numbness was because I chewed gum all day. This of course, didn't account for numbness elsewhere. I had an MRI done and the results were sent to my doctor. There were white spots and I burst into tears in his office. I had alot of anxiety, just like you - I it was just pent up.
I went to the neurologist and all it turned out to be was migranes with no headaches. Migranes can cause numbness. White spots are normally found on the brain (I like to say it's the urban myth that for every beer you drink, a brain cell dies. lol).
it all turned out okay. But in light of all the bad things that can happen to you body, makesure you get things checked out straight away in case it is something for time sensitive and serious. |
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