Can brain stem tumors cause trigeminal neuralgia?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I would like to assure you that the none of the described symptoms in your post is indicative of brain tumor. It will not be wrong to say that what you are experiencing is a manifestation of benign disorders such as either anxiety or vitamin B12 deficiency. No brain tumor causes cramps or numbness. Although it is not necessary to undergo brain MRI in your case, I think it is indicated because of irrational fears. Despite the panic attacks, the MRI will help you in coming to terms. This will also establish your faith in the medical system and you doctors, who are trying their level best to convince you about the simple causes of current problems. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. Thanks and regards.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thanks for reverting. If you ask me the factual information, I agree with you that among the various causes of trigeminal neuralgia, brain tumors are one of them. In such cases, the location of the brain tumor is at the brain stem or cerebellopontine angle, a structure which is located in the posterior part of the brain. I mean to say that what you read somewhere is correct. But practically speaking, I do not think there is any evidence of trigeminal neuralgia. There are some conditions where you get pain for a short period, and it is rightly possible that the severe tooth pain experienced by you was nothing more than idiopathic pain. Trigeminal neuralgia has a distinct nature of pain, and I am sure that your neurologist should have diagnosed it with simple history taking and without the use of any sophisticated investigations. I also like to inform you that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a very sensitive investigation, and it will help you to get a clear picture of your brain. I hope this helps you further. Thanks and regards.