2.30am here and just back from Hospital ..... might have a brain tumor

Toryglen-boy · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:40

2.30am here (am a brit but living in Australia just now) and am just back from hospital.

For about 3 weeks i have had a constant headache down one side of my head, and other symptoms like a strange taste in my mouth, and a numbing sensation in my arms that comes and goes, as well as a general 'disjointed' feeling of not quite being here

I am on uber strength painkillers, but as soon as they wear off, the pain comes back, so tommorow i need to have a MRI scan, to check for a possible brain tumor as it would explain all the symptoms.

i am terrified. i have most beautiful 10 month old daughter, and i want to see her grow up

so this is what scared REALLY feels like ...

Darkwave · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:42

I'm very sorry to hear that, and I hope that the results come back with good news for you and your family.

I usually don't respond to threads like these as I feel odd when it comes to people I don't know, but as someone else who fears they might have some kind of brain tumour, I truly sympathise.

Glaucus · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:42

I'm sorry to hear that.

As useless as it sounds. All you can do is keep your hopes high and wait for the test results, it could be something else.

Best of luck and I hope they find the problem and fix it.

ScarySquirrel · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:44

I really hope the scan comes back and you get the all clear. Even if it was worst case scenario they could fix it right?

Stay positive

FrannoBaz · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:48

Dude, it might be complete Conicidence... they might be Migranes etc

Stay positive and Stay Strong.

Oblivious · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:51

Stay positive and try not to worry about it. The time for worrying is when you actually have the facts in front of you.

Best of luck, not that you need it.

Tommy B · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:51

I really hope you're OK and stay positive.

Nanoman · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:51

I do hope for the best mate, but remember that a lot can be done now-a-days so dont worry too much about it as chances are youll come out a-ok in the end!!

Will_3rd · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:52

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, stay strong!

Tom1138 · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:53

I do hope you ok. I am a true hypocondriac and always think some minor is major. Had sinus problems and woozy feeling and i think i got a major problem.

From what i know of a tumor (trust me i checked being the hypocondriac i am) and symptoms do include seizures, blackouts, extreme nauseia (vomitting) and problems with vision.

Though a Doctor (like you done) is your best way and i hope its just migraine problems and you die very very old

rubin1961 · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:59

you will be ok mate stay strong and dont let it get to you

TriedandTested · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:59

Fingers crossed for you mate. Not nice having to go through this i'm sure.

"andy" · 11 Jul 2007 at 17:59

Oblivious said:
Stay positive and try not to worry about it. The time for worrying is when you actually have the facts in front of you.

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listen to that ^

it could be anything

and i know a brain tumor sounds really bad but medical research and technology has came along way, it really isnt as bad as it sounds

Azagoth · 11 Jul 2007 at 18:00

Holy hell! Hope it turns out to be nothing serious and that you're fine mate. Fingers are crossed!

Nitefly · 11 Jul 2007 at 18:02

I hope it is nothing serious and that it all turns out for the best

Toryglen-boy · 11 Jul 2007 at 18:03

thanks guys. i walked home at night, alone, about 3 miles, and i suddenly realised that i am a long, long, long way from home, but i knew everyone on here would tell me like it is

thanks for all your kind words

DarkShadow · 11 Jul 2007 at 18:05

Ouch

Keep your chin up fella, lets hope for the best

MookJong · 11 Jul 2007 at 18:05

I know it's easy to say but you do need to try and calm down, your thinking the worst and until you actually know what is happening it's all wasted energy. Remember even if it is the worst, people do beat these things.

I wish you the very best of luck with your test.

Lew · 11 Jul 2007 at 18:06

Tommy B said:
I really hope you're OK and stay positive.

All the best with the tests, Its easy to say dont worry, But just try and think of the positive things in your life

zenith10 · 11 Jul 2007 at 18:09

im really sorry to hear this mate, hope that you turn out ok and im wishing you a healthy life for that beautiful daughter of yours she deserves a to have a father and im sure you'l give her a great life, so i hope that someone gives you a chance