In Pain

i think i  might have a brain tumor. Or something in my brain that is doing something to my legs and back.

I cant walk now i feel like my nerves are going to bust on my right leg, and my left foot has been feeling the same for a week. I am 19 years old and i dont have any type of insurance. No one believes me but this pain is so scary. I feel like im dying.

[J.M. Keyes, MD]

Hi there,
I apologize for missing this question and taking so long to respond.  I know it can be quite frustrating when you are having real pain and no one seems to believe or acknowledge it.
First, it is impossible to diagnose you without examining you and getting a complete medical/social/family history, but it does sound like your pain is more likely related to an issue with your back, rather than something like a brain tumor.   Brain tumors would more typically present with things like headaches, seizures, changes in vision/speech/behavior and things like that.
Pain that radiates down your leg and into your foot may be due to something pushing on the nerves along your spine (sciatica).  Most commonly, this is from a herniated disc, but can be related to other things too.  Anti-inflammatories and physical therapy can help, and in some rare instances surgery is needed (although it is probably best to only go this route as a last resort).  Because there are other things that can be going on, you really should see a doctor, for an exam, and possibly a CT or MRI (I know, not a great thing yo hear when you have no insurance).  
If you are having associated symptoms such as fevers, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, loss of feeling in your genital area, or loss of control of your bowel and or bladder, you should see a doctor immediately.

Again, I'm sorry this took so long, and I hope your symptoms have improved.

JMK MD

[monique822]

someone please tell me if this is a possibility.

[dean195]

ive had these cysts on the back of my head for nearly 3 years now, one had been removed successfully by a surgeon but others keep coming back.  
please can someone tell me if these things will ever go away forever?  because so far ive asked 1 specialist  who told me "unfortunatley not" & a tricolygist who also gave me the same answer. is there any light at the end of the tunnel????

[lbubbles2006]

Hello.
I have been getting head achs.
Mostly on the right bottom side of my head usually they are.
I am known to be a worrie wort and i do stress out alot so i know that could be the cause of the headach.
Or sometimes if i just sleep on a hard pillow i will get one.
It just scares me how there always on the right side.
And the pain is sometimes off and on.
.....