Hello all. I've just been told that the MRI scan of my brain yesterday showed a 2.4 cm cyst. It is a benign arachnoid cyst but it's putting pressure on my right facial nerve, vestibular cochlear nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve, the pons and medulla. I had the MRI to look into my worsening vertigo attacks. It seems we may have found the cause. I'm playing the waiting game with getting in to see a neurosurgeon.
Does anyone have experience with this kind of cyst? Any stories or advice would be very welcome.
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Posted by: Cruninov | July 14, 2007 at 05:22 AM
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Posted by: http://gimittels.info/brandy-barker/index.html | July 05, 2007 at 02:44 AM
Dear Mumpy, I'm so sorry to hear this. It did rather sound like you knew there was something more up than previously thought. I'm at least glad it's been found - look after yourself and hug Maya lots and lots when you need to. Everything's crossed for ya. XXX
Posted by: Agent Fang | November 08, 2006 at 02:51 PM
I'd have to say I understand why you'd feel edgy, given your past experience with docs. Take heart though as they aren't all hacks. Charles beat me to the linking deal as that's the same link I came up with from Google. All I can suggest is learn what you can so you can make an informed choice. pet your doggie and wait for the plan to come together and soon you'll be moving about with all the falling over.
Good luck and I wish you well.
Posted by: rainypete | November 06, 2006 at 10:01 AM
Thanks CD for the link info. They seem like a very supportive community :)
WCD, thank you for your well wishes :) Although I act like a tough girl about the whole thing and makes lots and lots of jokes I have to admit that this one makes me nervous. I guess part of the fear is from bad experiences with docs from my spine problems and now to have docs possibly putting holes in my head?? Yeah, I'm getting a bit scared. Thanks again! :)
Posted by: Gimpy Mumpy | November 03, 2006 at 01:47 PM
Hi GM,
I have no experience with anything like this. Wishing you very well.... it sounds scary.
Best
WCD
Posted by: wheelchairdancer | November 03, 2006 at 12:06 PM
Hi Mumpy, if you haven't already discovered The Arachnoid Cyst Foundation I urge you to visit their website:
http://arachnoidcyst.org/links.html
where you will find loads of information. Good luck and give Maya a biscuit for me.
Posted by: charlesdawson | November 03, 2006 at 07:05 AM
Thank you AL :) It has been a bit more difficult lately to maintain my blog but at the same time my recent problems make communicating so much more important!! I'm glad you've enjoyed it so far and have just bookmarked your wonderful blog as well. :)
-GM
Posted by: Gimpy Mumpy | November 02, 2006 at 07:01 PM
I do not have experience, but wish you all the best. I love your blog, and feel you are probably a nice person. Good luck and I will watch for updates.
Posted by: AL Masters | November 02, 2006 at 06:21 PM