Question 1

brain tumour anxiety is at a high right now. tips on calming down?

Accepted Answer

Find out the facts: Anxiety is usally caused by the fear of the unknown. So to counter this, you need to find out the facts. It is not difficult to check and exclude brain tumor, if there is some reason to suspect it. You should seek medical counsel from your doctor who can help you further. Sitting at home and worry about this is not a good solution.

Question 2

what distinguishes a brain tumor from anxiety?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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 9

can anxiety cause one sided symptoms? maybe i'm just super aware of everything in my body now, but it seems like my left side just feels different from my right. brain tumor or ms or something?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation.: Although anxiety might be the cause, when one has neurologic symptoms, it's best to have a checkup with ones doctor to make sure it's not something more serious.  Anxiety itself merits attention.

Question 10

31 y/o fem.bloodwork great.sharp intermittent head pain allover, left ear pain occ., slight dizzy , cold sens legs.brain tumor? hist of bad anxiety

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: It sounds more like one of the various kinds of headache we see rather than a brain tumor which is much more rare. You don't mention how long this has been occurring. It almost sounds like cluster headaches although those typically occur just on one side of the head at a time. Could be atypical. I would advise consulting with your primary care provider to discuss diagnoses and possible therapies

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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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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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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?

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Can anxiety cause one sided symptoms? maybe i'm just super aware of everything in my body now, but it seems like my left side just feels different from my right. brain tumor or ms or something?

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31 y/o fem.bloodwork great.sharp intermittent head pain allover, left ear pain occ., slight dizzy , cold sens legs.brain tumor? hist of bad anxiety

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