I have a cerebral vascular anomaly

[Jessica]

went to the neurologist today and need a second MRI after he saw the one i did two years ago.

I have symptoms that are not relaxing my neurologist

anyhows, anyone know what cerebral vascular anomalies can be or what they can lead to ( don't say brain tumor, i already know, cheers)

[November_Rain]

Hey Jessy, sorry to hear that but why didn?t you ask your doctor? he is the best one to give you that kind of info. I hope you are ok and tha that isn?t anything severe

[Jessica]

i don't trust doctors, they keep bullshitting you, telling you you're fine because you're young and because you cost a lot to the social security, i do not like them and i saw the neuro's face, it was " concerned" and ididn't like it.

[Jessica]

I did however ask him if i could have an aneurism, he dosn't think so, but is more worried about a meningioma ( temporal brain tumor)

[Drew]

Upsetting news Jess!

Hope you are doing well and staying positive. You'll be in my thoughts and I hope you'll keep us updated on how your doing.

Best Wishes to you always!

[Jessica]

Upsetting news Jess!

Hope you are doing well and staying positive. You'll be in my thoughts and I hope you'll keep us updated on how your doing.

Best Wishes to you always!

I know you mean them.

No appointment for at least 2 weeks, the neurologist is sending me to someone very good, because the last MRI i had at the american hospital wasn't that well done, so he's sending me somewhere else.

[journey]

Sorry to hear that.

I worked with a woman who had something similar. She was having dizzy spells at work and fainted on a few occasions. She was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and as a result had to have surgery. The surgery went really well, and a year later she was back to a normal healthy state.

Try to stay positive. As Drew said, you'll be in our thoughts.

[November_Rain]

Yes, try to be positive and now more than ever you have to be strong because there is a beautifull little person who needs you . I?m sure everything will go well.

[Mandy.]

Jess, very sorry to hear that.

Stay positive.
Everything's going to be fine, you're a strong woman, I know that.
You're in my thoughts.

[Jessica]

I'm just scared because obviously, it's the brain..

And i don't know what i have, but yes, i have had dizzy spells and faints and have problems swallowing, i wake up at night because my breathing stops, i forget things, i have headaches, and numerous things.

I thought some of them were stress related.

[HamsterDemocracy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_cavernous_malformations may help you out if you want honest information.

Anyway, sorry to hear that, best of luck with it. 

[Jessica]

whichever, i just know they have to find " it" because i have been weird for 2 years now and i have had enough.

[Axl4Prez2004]

Damn, I guess all I can say is be strong.  If not for yourself, for the beautiful life you brought into the world.  Kids are sponges and can detect stress in a parent better than a Geiger counter detects radiation.

I know it sounds corny, but you have be positive.  Some people never find a physiological cause for their symptoms.  At least you are on the road to figuring out what the hell is wrong.      I think this is a good thing.     Feel better. 

[Jessica]

Ever had the feeling you whole body was falling apart, one bit after the other ?

I feel like that.

[Axl4Prez2004]

Ever had the feeling you whole body was falling apart, one bit after the other ?

I feel like that.

While waiting for answers, don't hesitate to take active measures when it comes to you and your body.  I think you're a new mom if I'm not mistaken.  When baby is napping, or if friends or family can watch your child, relax and try some yoga, meditation, or long walks on the baeach, etc.  I am a firm believer in the old saying, "Stress kills."  Eat right, exercise, and think positively.  When I see people doing the opposite of that, I see with my own eyes the deadly results...and it aint pretty.    Be good to your body and it will be good to you.    Good luck!   

[Jessica]

Give me a beach and i'll do the long walks bit 

I do try to stay positive, but i have had 2 long awful years, the only sunshine is my baby son and for his well being, i fight not only my own self but his dad too, and i am so tired.

[Axl4Prez2004]

Give me a beach and i'll do the long walks bit?

I do try to stay positive, but i have had 2 long awful years, the only sunshine is my baby son and for his well being, i fight not only my own self but his dad too, and i am so tired.

That explains a little.  Stop fighting.  Become a peacemaker.  Non-stop fighting will drain you.  Since I don't know why you're fighting I can't help you.  You'll figure it out.   

[smithandheston]

My absolute condolances.... and my thoughts and prayers I have bad memorys of a mengioma, someone I loved

All i can tell you is that it would be wise to throw everything uve got at it.... its a fight u must win

[lennonisgod]

I am so, so, so sorry this is happening to you. I never really know what to say in these situations because by now you've probably heard it all. I know that right now this is the hardest thing to do, but stay positive and stay strong. You can and you WILL beat this.  As of now I've been staring at the screen for about 5 minutes trying to figure out what to say and I have so few words. Things like this really hit home with me and I don't even know you personally, but this is so sad and on top of this, you have a little baby. I haven't prayed in a long, long time, but I will pray for you. Never let go of HOPE and never let go of FAITH.  I know you will win in the end Jessica, you will fucking win.

[Jessica]

Thanks friends..

MY appointment for the MRI is on the 3rd of november.
I am having what they call ( in french) T1, T2, FLAIR, with gadolinium injection and a potential ARM ( in french it is angio irm( angio mri ?) if necessary.

Plus a high dosage of calming pills because i am highly claustrophobic..

yeepee