worried about brain cancer

scared about having brain cancer

so about 3 months ago i was worried that i had a brain tumour, but all my symptoms went away and i stopped worrying.

but since about wednesday last week i have been getting aches in the back of my eyes that have been coming and going. they come randomly and go randomly but they are still happening. i am also feeling kind of sick too but i feel that may be because of worry. the sick feeling comes and goes as well. i have also been having random twitches and stuff on my arm and legs which have only started happening since i found out that can be a symptom (basically could be caused my my health anxiety).

i have really bad health anxiety and am constantly concerned that i'm seriously ill. i feel like my symptoms might be caused by my health anxiety because i recently know someone who passed away with brain cancer so i feel like my worry is being caused by that event. 

 

what do you guys think? could this all be in my head or do i have proper symptoms? also do i have the symptoms of a brain tumour or am i just worrying about it too much?

  • Hello Olly

    I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with some health concerns again. I can see from your previous posts that this has been an ongoing problem for you for some time now and it's understandable that you're feeling concerned about things. 

    You don't mention in your post if you've spoken with your GP at all about the problems that you've been worried about nor about the level of anxiety that you're living with. I'd encourage you to make an appointment to talk things through with your GP. In the meantime, do have a look at the information on the NHS website about health anxiety. It has some information and advice that you may find helpful in being able to better manage your concerns. Hopefully, if you're able to do that then some of your physical symptoms will improve as well. 

    I do hope that things settle for you soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator