Brain Tumor of the Hypothalamus?

[Tyler300]

Well let me start out by saying I have been suffering from a anxiety disorder for about 3 years now.  The first time I went to the doctor to see what was wrong with the anxiety stuff I was found to have PVC's and had high blood pressure at the time which probably didn't help the anxiety any.  I had many EKG's that confirmed the PVC's and also had a echo type thing on my heart and it came back normal size and all that.  I was really skinny at the time and was having some sleeping problems which I still have.  I was prescribed Remeron and have put on about 40 pounds since starting it which is amazing.  I had to drop out of public high school in the 10th grade and finish my scholarship on-line.  I have tried about 6 or so medications for my anxiety and so far none have worked.  I am starting to think that this could be much more deep than just anxiety and possibly a brain tumor near the Hypothalamus causing these issues.  Is this a possibility and what would be the best way to approach this as far as doctors and tests go?

Thank you for your time,
Tyler

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There are charities that can help you perhaps so you can see a doctor as you need to get a check up. Not wanting to see people is sometimes, oddly, a sign of low growth hormone.

You have to see a doctor. While you can get ideas here, you need to see a real, live, doctor.

[Tyler300]

I have not had a MRI seeing as I do not currently have health insurance and it would cost a fortune.

I never had weight loss.  I just wouldn't put on any weight until I was put on Remeron.

About 3 or so months ago I started having some breathing issues which I haven't seen a doctor for.  It feels like I can't get a full breathe and have to take a really deep breathe to catch up if that makes sense.  I do have asthma but it hasn't really been a issue since I was way younger.

But as far as my anxiety goes I haven't been able to have a normal life for the last 3 years.  I rarely leave the house and have basically lost all my friends from school with the exception of one.

I just want to be better so I can join the Marine Corps and just move on with my life.

If you have anymore information I would love to hear it.

Thanks again,
Tyler

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Have they done any MRI at all?

I have to say that perhaps the hypothalmus may be at fault, but with anxiety and weight loss, it could be a cortisol issue - look up Addison's disease. It says low BP but it does not have to be as I had the opposite (high cortisol) with low BP. Just the fact that the meds are not working means you should look at endocrine disorders - that would defeat meds anytime. Been there, done that.

I would ask to see an endo.