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Scared of Brain tumor

Kevaannnn342
Kevaannnn342

Hello, I am new here but i have extremely bad anxiety and really just need reassurance right now. Im 20 years old, Have a blood pressure of 126/80, NAFLD, and ive had sinus issues my whole life. A few days ago I had a Posterior nosebleed. Today i went to the doctor and they said my sinuses were inflammed and my blood pressure was elevated. Thats it. (My area has very poor health care). I have no headaches or fevers and barely a stuffy nose. I do also have what i do believe to be Restless leg Syndrome. I always feel the need to move my legs, it keeps me from sleeping well. My legs twitch sometimes and fall asleep, and every now and then pulsate. The past couples days ive been feeling foggy, and kinda loopy mentally. I am scared to death that I have a brain tumor or something serious. Can someone please tell me if im just being ridiculous?

GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I'm not a doctor. But I am pretty certain you don't have a brain tumor. First sign is huge headaches (you can Google it and check it out). You could have caught a little bug, like a cold or mild flu (it's the season for illnesses). Can you see a different doctor? Call and get in to see someone else in your town? if you don't like your current one. Don't think you have to hurry though. In my non doctor opinion, you don't have anything serious. Follow basic health practices such as getting plenty of sleep, drink 8 glasses of water per day, eat healthy, get some exercise. Try to minimize stress. Each day. That should help you feel a bit better.
arfie
arfie
Hello Kevan. Welcome to DS. Sorry for what brings you here, but glad you are here.

Nope. I can't tell you you are being ridiculous. Even if I was a doctor, I would want to at least meet you face to face before I diagnose you.

What I can do is listen while you sort your confusions on the subject and assure you you are neither a freak, nor alone.

Sort freely. Sort often. Your answers are in there.

Welcome aboard.
Tired
Tired
You probably don't have a brain tumor based on your symptoms
but see another doctor if you can.
patti22
patti22
Can I turn this around?

Is there anything that you do that helps relieve your anxieties? Can we help support you in finding things that might help?

Welcome to the board

Heartfelt hugs, Patti
ebraze85
ebraze85
Hello friend, I’m new here and I read your post. First I’m glad you’re seeking support/help in this. I just want to say that speaking from experience, stress and anxiety can do amazingly messed up things to the body. Personally I’ve had one pupil dilate for 24 hours twice on me and was convinced it was an aneurysm. It turns out it was not, both times happened during very high stress/anxiety periods in my life. Your body will do amazing things to tell you it’s time to slow down and rest. Try to relax, take a day and do nothing, really nothing, lay on the couch and watch tv or read, nap, drink hot cocoa and listen to some music. If it will help get a second opinion, but remember being extremely stressed and anxious can cause a jump in blood pressure. My dear friend know you are not alone!
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