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#355631 - 08/05/10 05:56 AM
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Technical
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Alright so starting a couple months ago I started seeing flashes of light, almost like sheet lightning, it lasts like a split second, and always happens when I'm either closing my eyes, or opening them. I also started getting very dull headaches, almost like background ones I would only notice if I focused on it. I kind of ignored this and passed it off. I asked recently someone about this and they told me it could be a brain tumor.
Hearing this I did the worst thing you could do, looked up the symptoms. Since then I've had a couple weird experiences. Earlier today I had a weird tingling like pins and needles sensation in my brain that lasted a couple seconds. I also got dizzy from standing up a couple times, but that could just be head rush. I then also later felt like I was walking on a dock if I stood still even if I wasn't. Although I should mention I was on a boat during the afternoon, the dock sensation didn't happen until after that, the rest happened before.
I'm on vacation right now and because I just turned 18 it might take a while before I actually get to see a doctor.
What are the chances this could actually be a brain tumor?
I'm 19.
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#355647 - 08/05/10 08:20 PM
Re: brain tumor?
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I don't really know the chances. There are many possibilities, including migraine (which can occur without headaches), very mild epilepsy, and low blood pressure. Getting dizzy from standing up is a common effect of low blood pressure.
Being on vacation might be relevant. Are you drinking enough water? Going around a lot in warm weather it is easy to get dehydrated, and that lowers blood pressure, and also can cause visual snow and headaches. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehydration Also, are you getting enough sleep?
You should get to a doctor as soon as you can, though. Flashes of light can also indicate a detaching retina, and the sooner that is treated the better.
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#355648 - 08/05/10 08:33 PM
Re: brain tumor?
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How the hell do you know so much about health? Sheesh.
Anyways it isn't detatchment of retina, my aunt is a nurse and I didn't have enough symptoms for that.
Dehydration could be possible. But not likely.
Low blood pressure seems doubtful because I'm in such good shape and I went to cardiologist about three weeks ago and my blood pressure was fine.
Migraine is VERY possible, I have had them when I was much younger, and would not be surprised.
Doesn't epilepsy require a family background? doubt it's epilepsy, but I guess it's a possibility.
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#358033 - 05/01/11 07:18 PM
Re: brain tumor?
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Ever tried Dr. Goulet?
Alright so starting a couple months ago I started seeing flashes of light, almost like sheet lightning, it lasts like a split second, and always happens when I'm either closing my eyes, or opening them. I also started getting very dull headaches, almost like background ones I would only notice if I focused on it. I kind of ignored this and passed it off. I asked recently someone about this and they told me it could be a brain tumor.
Hearing this I did the worst thing you could do, looked up the symptoms. Since then I've had a couple weird experiences. Earlier today I had a weird tingling like pins and needles sensation in my brain that lasted a couple seconds. I also got dizzy from standing up a couple times, but that could just be head rush. I then also later felt like I was walking on a dock if I stood still even if I wasn't. Although I should mention I was on a boat during the afternoon, the dock sensation didn't happen until after that, the rest happened before.
I'm on vacation right now and because I just turned 18 it might take a while before I actually get to see a doctor.
What are the chances this could actually be a brain tumor?
I'm 19.
Wow, I was surprised to hear at the bottom that you were 19 after hearing the symptoms. I was thinking prestroke symptoms at your age that's extremely unlikely. I am not a medical professional by the way. I wouldn't just listen to someone who says it could be a brain tumor though. However, you should certainly see a Dr and get it checked out.
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#359446 - 02/04/12 02:36 AM
Re: brain tumor?
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Can you tell me its symptoms at the initial stage.
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