Expert: Jeremy Oldham - 12/14/2011

Question
QUESTION: Last year on december I had a MRI cause I was getting this dizzyness and feeling kind of weird but it came out good, no tumors, I read people get siezures and numbness and stuff so since then i started to get panic cause I be thinking that I have a tumor and I don't even go out cause I be thinking that I'm going to have a siezure or something sometimes my legs shakes when i'm around people, I be feeling weak and bad vision, I be getting ocular migraines I don't know if brain tumors couse those kind of migraines, so I want to know can it be a brain tumor or is it just panic desorders? Can a brain tumor grow in one year? Sorry for writting alot lol.

ANSWER: Jairo:
 Yes, a tumor can grow in one year.  Depending on the tumor type, a tumor may grow more rapidly (if it's an aggressive cancer) or more slowly (if it's not as aggressive).
 From everything you've described it sounds like stress is the culprit here.  It sounds like high anxiety and excessive worry, which can cause the body to malfunction in many ways, are the real issues.
 If you're truly concerned, see a neurologist.  They can do complete exams to properly diagnose any conditions and recommend treatment options if the case requires it.
 I hope this answers your question and if you have any others please don't hesitate to ask.

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QUESTION: Just one more question, Can a brain tumor cause siezure standing up or laying down or it doesn't matter what position you are to have a siezure?

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Jairo:
 Yes, brain tumors can trigger seizures.  Sitting, standing, laying down, it doesn't matter.  A seizure can happen any place at any time.  If you're worried about his happening get to a neurologist right away to get a proper diagnosis and to discuss preventative treatment options.