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Posted 9/6/2018 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
Everyday this feeling gets worse tightness in the right side of my body eye pin dizziness and off balance feeling. I am too afraid to go see a dr as I feel I may have a brain tumor. My heart tells me majority of the feeling is based on my TMJ, posture and stress but the what if I’m my mind keep creeping in. I just want to live a normal happy life and not be in fear I have a deadly brain issue! I also wish I didn’t change my insurance as I have to find a new doctor and haven’t taken my Zoloft accordingly in months maybe this has to do with that I don’t know but man does this suck

Post Edited (J.Griff85) : 9/6/2018 5:20:46 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/7/2018 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hi JG,

I understand you concerns...and yes, health anxiety can cause us to avoid the doctor because we fear hearing our deepest worries have become a reality...and the catastrophic thinking takes over, paralyzing us from what we know we need to face. (that, being seeing the doctor...I don't think you have reason to worry about hearing any bad news!)

Finding support and an understanding doctor will be key. If someone can help you along in the process, so it doesn't seem so daunting a task...from researching your choices in professionals...to actually going with you to appointments, that could really help.

Once you find a doctor, it would probably be a good idea to simply make an appointment to talk about your concerns. No physical examination at all during your consult...just dialogue about how your doctor can help put you at ease for the next appointment.

It will be important that you can call the shots and feel in control about how your appointments go. Your doctor works for you, so if you get any feelings of pressure, or that he/she doesn't understand or respect your fears...then it will be time to go back to doctor shopping!

I wish you the best in getting to the point where you can get some help and reassurance! Keep us updated, so we can keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 9/7/2018 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
I would sooner suspect that it's an ear issue rather than your brain. It could be an infection, or vertigo or many things.

I have known a few people who have had a brain tumor and and one of their first symptoms was a headache like no other.

But, I'm not a Dr. so those are just my thoughts, nothing more. You really do need to see a Dr. to find out more. Just keep in mind that there may be something wrong that can easily be fixed.
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