Question 1

continuous head pressure/neck pain, shoulder pain,eyes sore,temple pressure,scalp sore, jaw clenching, anxiety, for 2 weeks. anxiety about brain tumor

Accepted Answer

Not likely a tumor: A brain tumor is pretty far down the list of possibilities. I think you have pinpointed the most likely cause yourself: muscle tension. Neck, shoulder, temple, jaw muscle tightness and pain create anxiety which causes more tightness which causes more pain which ...
   I don't discourage you from seeing your primary care physician but I think you can worry less about a brain tumor. Feel better!

Question 2

what distinguishes a brain tumor from anxiety?

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Anxiety: Is an emotional state that makes us afraid of many issues in our lives (including a fear that we might have a brain tumor). Brain tumors don't cause this. Please try to get psychiatric help.

Question 3

could i have a brain tumor or is it just anxiety? how can i know for sure?

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Check symptoms: Anxiety itself is not necessarily a symptom of a brain tumor. You need to see if there are other symptoms such as unilateral(one-sided) weakness or numbness. Other symptoms include vision problems(blurred or double), nausea/vomiting, headache or seizures.  In other cases, there are specific tumors that can cause memory/speech problems or hearing problems.  An MRI is ultimately the definitive test.

Question 4

is having anxiety able to cause a brain tumor? does the pills cause it? recently had anxiety problem, i got worried when i heard someone had it?

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No: A brain tumor cannot be caused by anxiety or pills.

Question 5

i have health anxiety what are some things i can do from home to prove to myself i don't have a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Anxiety is mostly produced by misperceiving situations and interactions. Try every day to focus on the facts, try to not allow your mind to get carried away with old negative patterns of thinking. Consult your doctor to rule out any medical issues to ease your mind. Best wishes.

Question 6

how to distinguish anxiety from a brain tumor or ms? i am panicking about having these diseases.

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Not cancer: panic and anxiety are serious issues, not having cancer itself!
SEE A PSYCHOLOGIST!

Question 7

when i cough i get a pain at the back of my head left side could this be a brain tumor? no other symptoms anxiety sufferer 25year old female?

Accepted Answer

Hypochondrasis: I understand your Anxiety.
You do not have brain tumor, nor is it related to coughing
Do not dwell upon these symptoms; make dwelling of your achievements in your mind.
Do not assume, think about Reality.
Believe in your logical reasoning; you are not the victim of Anxiety 
Do Breathing and Music, Relaxation, Yoga, Meditation;
See a Psychiatrist for Therapy for stress and medication for Anxiety.

Question 8

26year old, anxiety sufferer, suffering with bouts of unsteadiness and pressure around head and feeling off balance could i have a brain tumor? help!!

Accepted Answer

Well: I think you have already diagnosed yourself with anxiety. You need to see your doctor for evaluation and the a treatment plan which should include  therapy and then consideration for medication

Question 9

can u have a brain tumor for 7 years and only have lightheaded feeling sometimes funny vision etc dr says anxiety i pass neuro exam but really worried?

Accepted Answer

Trust your doctors: brain tumor isn't a joke, and your doctors won't sleep on it if you have one. Have a life and stop worrying, see a therapist for anxiety, don't let it ruin your life, best wishes

Question 10

does is right that stress can cause gbm brain tumor im in high stress and anxiety from 3 years constant now i have symptoms im worry ?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Gbm is not caused by stress. If it were, gbm would be a lot more common than it is. Chronic stress, or reactions to it, can cause or be associated with a bunch of other health issues. Learn to destress, preferably without meds, or drugs like alcohol, pot, etc.

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Continuous head pressure/neck pain, shoulder pain,eyes sore,temple pressure,scalp sore, jaw clenching, anxiety, for 2 weeks. anxiety about brain tumor

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What distinguishes a brain tumor from anxiety?

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Could i have a brain tumor or is it just anxiety? how can i know for sure?

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Is having anxiety able to cause a brain tumor? does the pills cause it? recently had anxiety problem, i got worried when i heard someone had it?

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I have health anxiety what are some things i can do from home to prove to myself i don't have a brain tumor?

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How to distinguish anxiety from a brain tumor or ms? i am panicking about having these diseases.

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When i cough i get a pain at the back of my head left side could this be a brain tumor? no other symptoms anxiety sufferer 25year old female?

A member asked:

26year old, anxiety sufferer, suffering with bouts of unsteadiness and pressure around head and feeling off balance could i have a brain tumor? help!!

A member asked:

Can u have a brain tumor for 7 years and only have lightheaded feeling sometimes funny vision etc dr says anxiety i pass neuro exam but really worried?

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Does is right that stress can cause gbm brain tumor im in high stress and anxiety from 3 years constant now i have symptoms im worry ?

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