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Neurological dilemma of an 18 year old

A few weeks ago the bridge of my nose and behind my right eye went numb and tingled. Right as this occurred, I experienced some diarrhea. The next day, I began to feel strange (out of body, especially when moving or driving) and experienced light sensitivity and floaters. The tingling went away after three days, but then I began to notice tingling in my legs (only when I am wearing jeans, which tend to be on the tighter side for me), and now when I press on the nerve inside my elbow my entire right arm will tingle. I feel as though I am walking in a cloud, and I have anxiety which doesn't help the problem (although I am convinced as is my doctor that that isn't what is causing this as others have suggested). I feel some slight cognitive dysfunction (some slight memory loss, strange feelings), and as I am falling asleep I have strange thoughts that I can't remember a few seconds later that make absolutely no sense in situations that don't exist. My legs and arms tend to fall asleep easily (especially while sleeping). I had a brain MRI with and without contrast two weeks ago and they found absolutely nothing. All that has showed up abnormal is my red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit, which the hematologist doesn't feel are related to this. One thing I should mention is that I had mononucleosis about nine months ago and about three weeks after my recovery I experienced some strange numbness on my cheek that stayed for a day and a half, although it was not accompanied by these other symptoms so i am unsure if they are related, although the tingling was similar. Any suggestions for me on the next step or any idea of what this sounds like? I am terrified of having some kind of brain tumor which my neurologist assures me is not an issue, but the doubts are lingering. I am extremely frustrated at the medical process and am looking for any help I can get. Thank you.
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1083596 tn?1313394676
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Dear Friend,
I am sorry for a delayed answer.
Well if your scans are fine, then you can relax a bit as it doesn't appears to be due to any brain problem.
I would suggest you to meet up a good councilor for a second opinion as neurologist would also require the same opinion in this case as the scan reports came up fine..Please let me know as why are you  thinking in terms of brain tumor where as all the scan reports are fine.
Please discuss
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have your thyroid levels checked.  could be hypothyroidism.
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