i started geting migraine headaches 4 years ago and when i first got them my doctor made me get an mri, but now their a lot worse and last over 2 weeks and my new doctor wants me to get another mri.
2006-12-14 04:59:48 · 18 answers · asked by beardedoctopus 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There are a lot more common things that it could be, dont panic. The scan is probably just to check that its nothing degenerative. Good luck...;
2006-12-14 05:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't see in the question where the brain tumor comes in. Are you asking if it is possible that you have one. Yes, it is possible. It is more likely something else, but it is possible.
Are you asking if the MRI could cause a tumor. Maybe, but not on two scans. It would take a lot more exposure than that to do any real harm.
2006-12-14 05:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by Steve H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might just be increased stress in your life, or a reaction to pollution or some other airborne contaminants. See your doctor and see what they say. BTW: there is a new device to treat migraine headaches called a "transcranial magnetic stimulator". If you catch the migraine early enough, it can stop it. And maybe you are just getting too much caffeine in your diet - you need to see the doctor - it could be something very easy to deal with, and not a brain tumor. Good luck!
2006-12-14 05:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by Paul H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Headaches are sometimes associated with brain tumors. So are seizures and numbness, balance problems, vision problems. There are all kinds of symptoms. Your new doctor wants to see if there is anything that is making your headaches worse. That doesn't mean your doctor thinks its a brain tumor. Try to relax. I know its hard. Good luck, keep good thoughts.
2006-12-14 05:06:21 · answer #4 · answered by Firespider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brain tumors are interesting, they are the size of thread, and the tend to be less than an inch in length. but they are no joke, if a tumor is unattended to, your chance of an aneurism sky rockets, and when people have aneurisms, they drop dead instantly, especially brain aneurisms. MRI take photos of the brain and any activity, just to be safe you should get another mri that maybe these so called "doctors" missed the first time.
2006-12-14 05:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This may also be handiest from strain or your hormones or dry sinuses.Stress could make you forgetful. Maybe some thing you're consuming isn't agreeing with you. Don't get scared it's customarily not anything.I suppose a wide variety of matters in my frame however not anything is mistaken.When you learn that stuff it's frightening so give up studying and wait to listen to what the physician says. He is customarily going to let you know that you're simply exceptional .
2016-09-03 16:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had a brain tumor there would be more things wrong with you than just headaches. You would be having trouble with your eyes. Seeing spots and other things. You would probaly start going numb in parts of your body, like a leg or arm. So much more would be going on than migranes if you had a tumor. I really wouldnt worry hon, you will be fine!!
2006-12-14 05:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by Leneki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the mri. I doubt you have a brain tumour but I understand how worried you are. My Mom had bad headaches for years and hers were connected to the menopause. Good luck!
2006-12-14 05:03:32 · answer #8 · answered by Michele 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many other causes for migraines that I would not worry, if I were you, about a tumor. It could be the eyes, it could be stress, it could be you are one of those who get migraines for no reason. So don't jump to any conclusions before your doctor sends you to extensive tests.
2006-12-14 05:02:47 · answer #9 · answered by Josephine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Migraines are swellings and contractions of blood vessels in the brain. I very much doubt there is a link between that and a brain tumor.
2006-12-14 05:02:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its possible but i wouldn't start to worry until you talk to your doctor and get the results of the MRI
2006-12-14 05:03:12 · answer #11 · answered by crazycutesurferdude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋