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Brain Tumors (Expert Forum)
Is it possible? I am scared.
Answered by
Michael Lim, MD - brain tumor, trigeminal neuralgia
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Baltimore - MD
This forum is for questions and discussions relating to brain tumors, such as: Causes, Chemotherapy, Diagnosis, Genetic Factors, Quality of Life, Radiation Therapy, Research, Risk Factors, Surgery, Symptoms, Treatments-Other.
Is it possible? I am scared.
by lala1624, Jul 08, 2008 04:39PM
Over the past week I have had short term memory loss, the mixing up of words (such as saying "is this where near they live" instead of "is this near where they live"), and tunnel vision. I also seem to have a little bit of pressure in my head, and a slight headache the comes in goes on the front right side of my head.
I have anxiety and when I started taking an SSRI a few months ago I had this symptoms, as well as gait problems, they went away when I stopped taking the medicine.
My question is, is it likely that these are symptoms of a brain tumor or more likely that they are caused by anxiety? My doctor is thinking it's anxiety and I can't afford to get an MRI right now. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you.
I have anxiety and when I started taking an SSRI a few months ago I had this symptoms, as well as gait problems, they went away when I stopped taking the medicine.
My question is, is it likely that these are symptoms of a brain tumor or more likely that they are caused by anxiety? My doctor is thinking it's anxiety and I can't afford to get an MRI right now. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael Lim, MD, Jul 13, 2008 12:37PM
, Jul 13, 2008 12:37PM
In general, anxiety symptoms can encompass a lot of neurologic symtoms. I would suggest that you talk about these symptoms with you doctor for further workup.
