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Brain Tumor (anxiety)

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maya40271
maya40271

if you have read my other two posts and your annoyed with me please feel free to not read this.

Before we begin I have a question, can the eye doctor notice a brain tumor? I went in May (3 months ago) and I’m wondering if I had a brain tumor they would be able to see if anything bad was happening. Please answer this question cause it will help my anxiety SO MUCH!!

 Hi everyone, I’m 13 years old and I’m having anxiety (I think) of having a brain tumor. I just broke down crying about it and now im taking deep breaths trying to calm myself down.

It all started a few months ago when I started developing headaches. I also have muscle twitches and stomach was hurting. Then it all stopped, I was so so happy!! Then my headaches came back and they last for a few seconds and are very mild pain. (idk if that is concerning). Also I mess up when speaking sometimes (I think that I’m just noticing that more because of anxiety and everyone does this lol). Also, I have a stomach ache that started today and I think it’s nausea which is a symptom of brain tumor (yes I know not to look up the symptoms but this was from the first time I looked up stuff). That’s all, sorry it was so much. Basically, headaches, nausea?, and muscle twitches. Please respond on ways to help because i think I just had a panic attack. Also I do a lot of gymnastics so idk if I did have a brain tumor I would be able to still be flipping 

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  • RydiaMoone
    RydiaMoone maya40271

    Posted

    Hi May. First off no one is going to get annoyed with you for posting over and over. With anxiety we all need reassurance time and time again so do not worry about that. I am pretty sure you dont have a brain tumour as you would be getting more symptoms than just a headache. I have read that some things can be detected through eye exams like swelling of the optic nerve which can me a sign of a tumour but not always. The muscle twitches and speech problems can most definitely be anxiety. I have trouble writing and there is no other explanation besides anxiety which I have been suffering since I was 11. If you are really worried make an appointment with your gp and ask for a brain scan to rule out any brain tumours. Also nausea can be any number of things including anxiety. I have a sick stomach right now as we speak and right now I am having trouble typing and I also suffer from muscle twitches amongst other things that are sometimes hard to explain. I hope this has helped and feel free to come back any time even to ask the same questions. I dont mind answering any questions you may have to try and ease your worries. Take care.
    • maya40271
      maya40271 RydiaMoone

      Posted

      Thank you so much!! This has made me feel SO MUCH BETTER!! I definitely needed the reassurance. My dad is a cancer doctor himself and tells me I don’t have the symptoms and I wouldn’t be able to do my gymnastics 10 hours + a week. ❤️❤️
  • RydiaMoone
    RydiaMoone maya40271

    Posted

    Thats great I am glad I could help and if your dad is a specialist then I think he knows what he is talking about. I know its hard but try not to stress and maybe some relaxation music or meditation may help. Everything is frightening when you suffer from anxiety. I know. I have been living with it most of my life. Come back any time you need reassurance or just to talk. smile
  • will20275
    will20275 maya40271

    Posted

    Was the dr an ophthalmologist? If he was yes he could see that with his testing. Ask him or have your parents ask him. The only other test I know of is an MRI cause I felt as you. I was convinced I had a tumor. I had a very close friend who had one. I had the MRI and nothing showed up. 🙏🏻 Please find out to help relieve your anxiety because anxiety can cause you to be scared . 

    • maya40271
      maya40271 will20275

      Posted

      Thank you, no my dr is a optometrist (eye doctor). What type of symptoms did you have?
  • flower300
    flower300 maya40271

    Posted

    Do not panic. The symptoms that you have fit many diagnoses - also the lack of vitamins in the body. You can assume what is going on in your head, but please go to the doctor, do research smile do not cry because everything will be SURE WELL
    • maya40271
      maya40271 flower300

      Posted

      Thank you, I don’t really know what other diagnosis they fit so I think that’s worrying me
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