Brain tumor?

[madmahli]

I have been having persistent and frequent headaches for months now. Usually they are focused on one side of my head, but then can switch to the other side...but is most frequently on my right side. Some have lasted days, others are sharp and only last for a short period of time. I've been using ibuprofen, which sometimes works, and sometimes does nothing at all. On this side, I've also been having some vision problems with my right eye. It will twitch very frequently, especially if I sneeze or yawn...and I've had some moderate blurred vision. More recently, my thumb on my left hand has started having a burning sensation...could this be related? Is this some kind of nerve damage?

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Headaches with vision problem and neurological symptoms can be due to benign intracranial hypertension (BIH). This happens due to impaired CSF absorption. A generalized throbbing headache worst felt in the morning and last thing at night. This headache is generally relieved on standing (consistent with raised intracranial pressure). It is aggravated by straining, coughing or a change in position. This headache is accompanied by various neurological symptoms such as dizziness, numbness, loss of vision, loss of hearing etc, all of which are temporary. You need a prompt evaluation by a neurologist. Hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency are a few things I would recommend you get investigated for. These can precipitate BIH. A spinal tap is a must both to diagnose the condition and to treat it.  
However it could be due to TIA or transient ischemic attack or mini stroke as it is called. This can result in tingling, weakness, spasms, loss of sensation and other such symptoms either on one side of the body or on the whole body. Again this is due to low oxygen supply to brain where the blood supply to brain is temporarily cut off generally due to a spasm of the arteries, or a clot or high blood pressure causing micro leaks in the brain.
Ocular migraine, high BP, spasm of carotid artery and brain tumor are the other possibilities.
I think you should discuss these possibilities with your doctor. It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining. A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind.  
Hope this helps. Take care!

[js182392]

i know how you feel i have some of they same things going on even as i am typing my eye is twitching on and off i also have had headaches all my life so i know about the ibuprofen not working i do know a way to make it go away a bit easier tell me if it helps, put a hot wet rag on your forehead take the ibuprofen it should make it easy to nap it off and this may seem strange sometimes if you put a bit of pressure on your head with your hands it  help for a little bit just don't do it too long just do it for a bit like 1-2 minuets each time and for the rest cat-scan.

[cheshchesh819]

it could be nerve damage in your neck sounds alot like the symptoms i suffers only i dont have blurred vision i have floaters in my eyes,have you been to the doctor and asked for a ct scan