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So, I finally got my MRI for my brain and just got the results this week. It seems I've got a pineocytoma, which is a tumor on the pineal gland, right in the middle of the brain. The consultant has told me that he's "almost sure" that this is what it is and that it's benign but they will have to monitor it and I will be re-called in 6 months time to see if its grown. Bad news is that it explains all my symptoms, which are getting slightly worse ie headaches/migraines/visual stuff going on/dizziness etc. If this thing grows, it would cause hydrocephalus because it will eventually block the flow of cerebro-spinal fluid and I would then require a shunt to be put in. So all in all, I suppose this is good news, they don't think it's a malignant mass, so why do I not feel relieved :( I think its because I still have to get the CT scan on my chest to check the "abnormal" lymph nodes they found when I got an x-ray done when I had bronchitis. If this is a test to see if my future lies in the US, then there isn't much else they can throw at me at this point, so bring it on!!! With everything, I still love my life here at this point and the more things that happen, the more determined I am to make this work for our family. Just thought I'd share, don't quite know what I'd do without you guys :wub:

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Sending you hugs. Glad you at least know what it is now and is not too sinister. If you ever want to rant feel free to send me a FB message.
My mum has had several CT scans over the years (she seems to be collecting illnesses and Dr's don't know what is currently wrong with her) Anyway, when she had her first scan and she saw her brain on the screen later on, she was glad as she now had proof it was actually there! She asked if she could have a wallet size pic of it for the next time someone called her stupid or brainless! They didn't give her one though.

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Ha ha - luv it Sarah. Bit different to home here too, they give you the MRI results on a dvd, I've never had that back home :)

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Sending hugs and support -- someone with your fantastic, upbeat attitude is going to beat whatever life throws at you!

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Here's hoping you only get good news on everything! :)

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Aw, sorry to hear you're having to deal with all this but at least they've found out the cause of your symmptoms. Hang in there!

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Thinking of you, love, and crossing fingers for a positive "negative" response on the CT.

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+1 Hope the CT scan is clear and you don't get any more problems.

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What everyone else has said from me too.

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Stay positive - will be keeping my fingers crossed for you xx

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sending you hugs

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Love and hugs to you. I hope the scan comes up negative. You have such a great attitude which will help no end. Thinking of you.

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Sorry about the rough times you are going through. Vent away if you need to, you know where to find me.:wub:

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There's some funky software I saw someone work on that would take that data and create a 3D model of the results so you can zoom around your innards :D

Anyway, hope all goes well! :)

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Oooo that sounds cool. By the way the only reason they give you them on DVD is so you have them to take to whatever specialist/doctor you may have to see. They aren't doing it out of generosity.

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I imagine there is a charge for them too.

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Very probably. They charge for everything else.

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Whem M had an MRI after his dive from the roof we had to take the CD with us to the surgeon. Of course, being nosy, I looked at it first. There was one view of his shoulder and upper arm that looked just like a woodpecker was hiding in amongst the bones and cartilage. Looked really weird:lol:

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All best wishes to you honey. Hope the other results are good news for you:wub:

Was the consultant you saw a Neurologist? If not it may be good to get another opinion from a Neurologist or a Neuro Surgeon.

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We're rootin' for you.Continued observation is a good thing and providing you talk about your anxiousness to your nearest and dearest, you will overcome.
Here's hoping your results improve. ;)

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Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way :)

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Best wishes and good health to you!:fingerscrossed:

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God bless you darlin!! Sending best wishes and positive vibes your way! xx

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Sending lots of love and good vibes your way :)

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lots of good wishes for only good news in the future

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OMG I'm overwhelmed, yet again, from the support that I get from you guys, please believe me, it makes it all so much easier to deal with. I've been feeling pretty rough the last few days with constant pressure in my head, so reading all these posts, I can't thank you enough. Yeah, I had a nosey at the dvd too, obviously I have a lot of anatomy knowledge through my work and you can see it so clearly, really weird looking at your brain right enough, at least I know I've got one :D, and yes, it was a Neuro-surgeon I saw, so I need to trust him and his diagnosis. Thank you everyone, you've really made me feel more positive :wub:

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:fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed:

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I'm sure I don't need to tell you I'm thinking of you,I know it's horrible to get that kind of news,but it's a relief as well,because you know you're not a raging hypochondriac after all!,although,I must say,there are times when you wish you were!.......The best advice I can give you is,don't worry!:wub:

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Can't agree more!,everyone on here is/are absolute ANGELS!:wub::wub:

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Thanks Sophia, hope you're doing okay at the moment, and I'm trying not to worry, which I thought would be easy but it's not, weird :huh:

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So, got the results of the chest ct scan and it's all clear. What a relief after all the weeks of worrying and regretting ever having put a cigarette in my mouth. So, thank you for all the good karma and all the support on here guys, much appreciated :wub:

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Great news, Brat1! Hope your spell of bad news is over and you can enjoy the summer.

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Thanks Nutmegger, got more good news too which I will enlighten you on later!!

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Ah, a cliffhanger!!!:D

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You can't leave it like that...come on we're all ears. :D

Congratulations on the good news.

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Great!!!:thumbsup:

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Great news :thumbsup:

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Could it be a little "brat"? ;)

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Great news!

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SO,SO happy for your good news!!!:wub: