Hi fellow Newbie,
I was dx March 08 with a small AN right sided. I am going for my third MRI on Feb 4, 2009. I'm watching and waiting for now due to the advise of a Dr. McKenna at the Boston Eye and Ear. I'm from Massachusetts. Again as everyone has said, take a deep breath, take a step back and refocus.
I too was overwhelmed, but this forum has been wonderful. Do as much research as you can and when it becomes overwhelming take a break from researching and focus on something else like your family.
I am nervous about this upcoming MRI because my symptoms has gotten worse since August of 08. I suffer from dizziness, balance issues, fatigue, and some facial and ear pain along with headaches daily. I don't mind being on w&w, because I still have not made up my mind on what to do. So again when I become overwhelmed, I just try not to focus too much on my
AN and try to focus on something else, like my family. Email me if you want to talk more and we can even talk by phone is you want. I'm a lot older, I think, then you. I'm 46, buth when it comes to AN's, age does not matter.
Good Luck
LisaP
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