Brain Tumor?

[ivan774]

A year ago I experienced odd sensation in my left ankle and littlest two toes, and the skin between these two areas. To begin with, it felt as though it was being stretched, but eventually, after several months, turned into a persistent numbness, but tingled like pins-and-needles if I touched it. Eventually after another six months or so it gradually got better. Approx. 1year later, I have similar numbness on the side of my left index finger from the most distal knuckle to the fingernail. This has also almost rectified itself. Apart from this, the only symptoms I have are 1)I can't tell if I'm thirsty or not 2)I very rarely experience hunger, even if I haven't eaten for 12hours 3)I've had three bed-wetting incidents approx 6-12months apart (which is very embarrassing), which I'd put down to stress. I am 36, healthy, fit and with a healthy lifestyle. I am worried it might be a brain tumor, but my Dr was not particularly worried about it unless I have a third 'numbness' episode.

[Godofredo MD]

Hi.

Thank you for the added information.

Since it seems that your endocrine function has been found to be okay, and there are currently no numbness, it would probably best to undertake a watch and wait attitude for the time being.

If symptoms reoccur, consult your physician at the earliest possible time.

Good luck.

[ivan774]

Thank you very much for your suggestions. Yes, I did have various blood samples taken. I think they tested endocrine function and kidney function and possibly other things, but all came back ok.

My doctor didn't recommend any imaging. He said he was not particularly concerned about the numbness, and that it was 'one of those things' - but if a third episode occured then he would investigate further.

Although I think these things have been put down to 'stress', I am a very calm person, and I cope with stress extremely well, so I don't think that's the case

[Godofredo MD]

Hi.

Was any blood analysis or imaging such as an MRI done?

Most of your symptoms can be caused by many conditions, including nerve impingement, and stress.

However, I am inclined to also consider an endocrine disorder based on some of your symptoms such as the thirst and hunger (or lack of it) symptoms, bed-wetting, numbness and palpitations. You should at least have your blood glucose and thyroid hormones evaluated.

Talk to your doctor about this on your next visit.

Hope this helps.

[ivan774]

P.S Forgot to mention, the reason I went to the doctor was unrelated - I had experienced palpatations over a week or so, on a several-times-a-day basis, that were quite alarming. They disappeared just as suddenly, and no cause identified