Going to the doctors and ask for an MRI
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It's been almost 3 'moths with this head pressure now. No other problems but this. I've had days with no pain whatsoever. But only maybe a total of 7-8 days out of the past 80. That's not good AT ALL. I'm very anxious and think and worry constantly about dying of a cancerous brain tumor. I rly truly hope when I finally get the MRI it turns out to be all clear so I can get some peace of mind. I also am asking my doctor to get back on anxiety medicine. I can't keep living this way. I just don't know how to not worry without having 100% proof that it isn't. yet in still absolutely terrified that it will come back as a tumor
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Anxious_Nick lori04925
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I know it's hard to accept reassurance. I come here a lot just for comfort, because people share my experiences with symptoms (like head pressure, dizzy spells, chest pains, eye floaters, wobbly legs, etc.), and others like Lisa have awesome advice to give. Even still, reassurance can only do so much. That's why I hope for your own peace of mind that you get an MRI and see the proof that you're physically OK. You might still feel anxious afterwards, but at least then you will know it's just anxiety. Like when I went to ER for my chest pains, I saw the proof that I was OK, but didn't believe it immediately. It took several weeks and trip to my GP to finally calm down a little. So go see your doctor and try to believe what he tells you. And if it helps, even just a little bit, try to believe ME when I say that you're okay....you're perfectly fine. And everything will be fine. You'll be in my thoughts, Lori! Peace...
lori04925 Anxious_Nick
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Thank you so much for the kind words of advice and encouragement. I rly truly want to believe it when everyone tells me that I'm fine. My entire family including my husband & best friend tell me I'm fine I don't have a tumor but they still support what I want. I would love to believe them and have the anxiety subside and my head aches/pressure stop. But unfortunately it wont. It scares me bc my head hurts even when I'm not anxious and idk if that's normal or not.
tess33005 lori04925
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Sweetheart, you have absolutely NO symptoms of a brain tumour. NONE. That's why the docs don't want to do an MRI.
It's your anxiety fooling you again. I'm so sorry. Please keep posting so that we know how you are.
love Tess xxx
lori04925 tess33005
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Thank you. I have yet to go to the doctors but I plan to ask for an MRI. My headaches get worse at night?? I've had dull pain all day. It feels like something is actually in my head and it's scaring me trying my best to not engage with my racing thoughts.
Sillymop lori04925
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Hi Lori - I am sorry you feel this way and I wanted to express my good wishes, also.
I know what this is like - believe me.
Like everyone else, I do not believe you have a tumour...especially not cancerous. you sound very very anxious and stressed about your fear and I believe this is the cause for your headaches and head pressure.
Please keep us posted and let us know how you get on with your request
borderriever lori04925
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May I ask, when was your eyes tested last. It is just you say it is worse in the evening ?
In my case I have my eyes tested very year because my condition effects my eye lids and lashes.
Most people in the UK can have an eye test very 12/24 months
I need also understand scans can cause health problems in their own rite so multiple tests can cause the problem you are trying to find, therefore when you get the all clear it is very important that you trust the Speialists and GP.
Remember your GP is in partnership with you as far as your health is concerned. One thing I will ask you however if people would question your professional knowledge what would your feelings be.
A further thing you also need to understand. Many people with chronic conditions may need many diferent tests in a twelve month period. Believe me when I say that when they come back and say more tests I do not breath a sign of relief or go with an open heart. also I do not question the results when they arrive, I trust the Operator
tess33005 lori04925
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lori, honey, I'm a nurse, and the symptoms of a brain tumour are
a) seizures and
b) intolerable pain in your head - so bad that you can't move at all
PLEASE take it from all of us who want to help you that you haven't got a brain tumour.
love Tess xxxxx
lori04925 tess33005
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I know you've replied to my threads before and I'm happy to hear you say that. It helps definitely thank you
borderriever lori04925
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May I suggest that regards having heavy tests, You look towards other less serious conditions first, the rush towards scans is a real concern to many patients as are many other tests
Yes I understand it is all because of your Anxiety and the fear of serious conditions can really do many patients head in so you are not alone. To put it in a further prspective I need a sedation and have to go into hospital for pre op tests. I could say that is needed and I accept that. The one problem I have I go into Day Surgery over the lead up to Christmas week. I accept that although I would prefer to eat my Christmas Pudding. Tests possibly lead to treatment
tess33005 borderriever
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NO Xmas Pud, Bob?
Now THAT'S what I call a medical emergency.
borderriever tess33005
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Chronic disability does not understand Santa is coming !!!
tess33005 borderriever
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We used to spend Christmas putting glitter on our caps and eating chocs and ignoring the patients, on the whole.
We even drank sherry, provided some patient had given us any.
Happy Days............