Hi everyone...I am a mother of two beautiful boys, ages 16 and 9. I was diagnosed bipolar at the age of 17...many years ago lol...recently my bipolar has become almost unbearable. I have been suffering severe headaches, neck pain, and upper back pain for about two years now. I am sure you all know the routine, numerous doctors who of course say nothing is wrong. I am at my wits end with the pain. I did find out that I have an arachnoid cyst in my posterior fossa (which the doctor never told me about, I found it out from my MRI report). It has not grown over the past two years. I also have my youngest son who has chiari malformation (he was decompressed Nov. 2011 and is doing amazing) as well as my oldest son has recently diagnosed schizophrenic so I have a full plate. I am hoping to connect with others in my similar situation who can maybe give me some ideas to help with myself....Hugs going out to everyone

I wanted to say hello and welcome you to Neuro Talk. There is a good forum for bi-polar. I hope a lot of people come by to give you some support. It does sound like you have your hands full at home. At the top of the page is a serch bar, if you tap that, and put in the conditions you want to address, that will bring you to any of the forums you mentioned. Feel at ease here. You found a very compassionate site. I have been here for two years, and never left because of the support I received.
Again Welcome. I wish you all the best. ginnie

ty so much! I sure hope that I not only have the support but can also help others

prowlenn,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.