Can a brain tumor cause laziness?

can a brain tumor cause laziness?
I thought I had ocd for a long time but when I posted in threads about real ocd everyone knew I was only lazy. if there was a clinical definition of laziness it would be acting like me because I'm lazy in every way. it's actually very hard on my life and I think it might be caused by a brain tumor. could this be possible?

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Brain tumors are pretty rare, being naturally inclined towards laziness is not. So you decide.

this is severe chronic laziness. there's nothing I can do to fight being this lazy.
I couldn't even be a guy who sits around and only mows his lawn all day. if I had to mow the grass I would say that the grass is the perfect height. I've been waiting all this time for the grass to be this high so it doesn't need to be cut anytime soon.

a pituitary adenoma can amplify depression and cause fatigue which could make one lazy

I don't have any depression. I'm not even fat like the rat picture suggests. that rat just explains my laziness. I used to do exercises on my floor in the past but then one day I said fuck it.
it was that way with everything in my life. I can remember when I became too lazy to read books, too lazy to walk a mile to get somewhere, too lazy to do anything in the end.
it could also be a degenerative brain disease.

I'd consider behavioral disorders before accusing your brain of sprouting nasty growths to be honest.
Then there's always simply developing bad habits that need to be addressed.
If you think it's actually probable then you should probably talk to a doctor instead of Jow Forums.

You're lazy. This isn't abnormal. It certainly sounds pathological, but it doesn't sound like anything outside the realm of pretty common psychological issues. Consider seeing a therapist. Cognitive behavioral therapy can do wonders.

Stop WebMD'ing people. Pituitary adenomas are quite rare. Even when one does have one, they generally present with more tell-tale symptoms like peripheral vision abnormalities and hormonal disturbances not related to depression.

I don't need a doctor.
I just wanted to know if something like a benign brain tumor could cause laziness so I could stop worrying about being lazy and accept it more easily.

You don't have a tumor. You're making excuses whether you realize it or not. See

Also, don't you see the irony of saying "I don't need a doctor" then claiming you think you have a brain tumor? Excuses, my man.

there's a difference between laziness and lack of motivation
you say you don't do exercises anymore - is this because you're content with being out of shape, or would you ideally like to do them but you can't will yourself to start?
the former is laziness, the latter is a lack of motivation, which can indicate depression and other conditions

I literally had one which is the only reason why I mentioned it.

OP get a good multivitamin maybe you're deficient in some b vitamins or zinc

I wouldn't have to feel like I need to get up live my life if it's possible that my excuses are legitimate and it's beyond my control.
I don't want to have to stop being lazy right now, today.

You didn't think that would be a somewhat relevant detail to include? Fourth-year med student, btw. What kind of tumor was it? Are you in complete remission? Are you experiencing any other symptoms?

>there's nothing I can do to fight being this lazy.


I agree with you because that is the laziest thing I've ever heard.

>you're content
that is what I was trying to communicate with the rat picture. I'm too content

It was a macroprolactinoma and I had it surgically removed with a laser via my left nostril. The blood tests have been coming back okay but I have honestly been slacking big time on having MRIs done.
The procedure ended up giving me diabetes insipidus which sucks but oh well. I somewhat wish I just stayed on the medication instead at times instead of having surgery done.

I'm sorry to hear about that. I'm sure that's a big impediment on your life. Ultimately the surgery was probably your best bet for long-term survival, though. I'm no oncologist, obviously, but from what I know, I'd say that what you're experiencing is likely unrelated to any new tumors. The parts of your brain related to motivation are largely not near the hypothalamic-pituitary axis (where your previous tumor was), so it'd be an unusual presentation. But you definitely should keep up with your doc's advice, including the regular MRIs.

Perhaps you're not keeping hydrated enough? The diabetes insipidus could be making you dehydrated, which could lead to relative exhaustion and lack of motivation.

Oh yeah, I meant to clarify that I currently feel much better than I did before I started the cabergoline/had the procedure done. I was just hoping I wouldn't have to take pills anymore but still have to anyways.
Most pharmacies don't carry the diabetes insipidus meds so it's annoying to have to order whenever I'm out of town.
It also hurts like a bitch if you drink a lot and forget to take them.

Oh yeah, I'm sure. I've never had medical work of that level done, but it sounds like a difficult life change to deal with. When did this laziness start? Was it around when you were getting treatment? Were there other things in your life going on?

I always had it to be honest. They estimated that the tumor may have began to grow when I was around 10 or so but I doubt there's really any way to actually know.
I basically grew up depressed and asexual so turning into a perv in my mid-twenties was quite a crazy change. The laziness is probably just from how long I've had the lifestyle.
Just wanted to mention it to that other user in case he on the rare chance currently had a tumor in his head like he was paranoid about.

Also want to mention that I wish teenage boys all received thorough blood tests for that very reason because it could've possibly saved me a lot of trouble.
Sorry for clogging up your thread, OP.

Oh, you're not OP? Didn't even realize. Well either way, if it's interfering in your life significantly, you should think about factors in your life that contribute to it. If that doesn't work, consider seeing a therapist. It's not something that you need to live with forever. You've overcome so much already. Good luck with everything.

Part of the reason we don't do that is because of medical expenses. And that's not to say that the blood tests are so expensive -- it's the follow-up confirmatory testing that is. Most people with abnormal bloodwork don't have tumors, and MRIs cost a shit-ton, as I'm sure you're aware. If we gave MRIs to every patient who came in with slightly suspect bloodwork, we'd be charging a lot of people a lot of money just to learn that they're healthy. I'm sorry you had to go what you went through, but through the lenses of epidemiology and public health, it's the most efficient road to take.