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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: mlouise073 on May 10, 2009, 11:13:29 am

Title: Possible regrowth?
Post by: mlouise073 on May 10, 2009, 11:13:29 am

I had surgery in March 07 for a tumor 8mm by 13mm and thought it was a done deal but about 3 monthes ago I started having weird symptoms again like facial numbness, fullness in ear, tenderness on crown and back of head, left ear hurts in canal, weak, left arm numbish and feels like atrophy in hand,can't use it too much, chills all the time, balance off more than usual.  I was diagnosed by my neurologist 2 monthes ago with b-12 deficiency so he started me on shots.   a few days ago he did an EEG, thought maybe I was having seizures in my brain, and also ordered an MRI which I will get the results of tomorrow (Monday).  Oh, I do hope its good news...I sure could use it!  We all can!

Title: Re: Possible regrowth?
Post by: Jackie on May 10, 2009, 11:20:18 am

Mlouise073,

Prayers are going out to you for good results of your MRI and for your peace of mind. Please let us know how you are doing. We are here to help!
Jackie

Title: Re: Possible regrowth?
Post by: CHD63 on May 10, 2009, 01:06:37 pm

I think regrowth is something we all fear.  I pray that your MRI is negative .... and furthermore that you find relief from your troubling symptoms!

Clarice

Title: Re: Possible regrowth?
Post by: EJTampa on May 10, 2009, 01:29:26 pm

Mlouise073,
 
I'm praying that your MRI shows nothing serious, including NO REGROWTH!  You are 2 years post op already, did you have an MRI at 1 year?  If so, was it completely clear?
 
I hope your symptoms turn out to be related to something simple and easily treated.
 
Ernie

Title: Re: Possible regrowth?
Post by: Jim Scott on May 10, 2009, 01:41:52 pm

Hi, Mary ~

I wanted to welcome you again -  but also express my regret that you're having AN-like symptoms and are, naturally, concerned.  A re-growth rapid and large enough to generate the type and severity of symptoms you describe would be relatively rare - but not out of the range of possibility. Of course, the upcoming MRI scan should answer your question definitely.  I join many others in praying that it renders good news.  Please let us know - either way.  Thanks.  :)

Jim