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Old 05-02-2014, 06:50 PM #1
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Question Diagnosed with colloid cyst 2 months ago

So, I was diagnosed with the colloid cyst 2 months ago, I am in the Active Duty Military and they are moving me to San Antonio, as that is where the surgery will be taking place at SAMMC. I am having doubts about surgery though, I read these stories of people who, 7 years post surgery, still have chronic headaches, severe pain, memory loss and one post i read was 9 years and he was JUST now able to return to work. Is surgery worth it? Seems like most of the time it isn't a good choice, it doesn't really relieve any symptoms, just prevents the "sudden death" from happening. I am about to tell my superiors that I want to wait and see if the cyst grows or moves, because only thing I am having is the occasional chronic headache. Maybe once a month that happens.
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Also, I am wondering what the disabilities people are put on after surgery. What can you do after surgery and also if the military will just discharge me or not.
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These are my bigest concerns as well. What if after surgery I'll be in constant pain, and not be able to return to a normal life? On the other hand, I can't continue like this as well. I have a bad head ache once per month, however I can tell the pressure in my head is getting worst. Plus I have mood disorders. I used to be the nicest person, and now I'm just becoming a monster that everyone is afraid of. Plus I have a kid to take care of. I'll have the surgery soon. May God help us ALL!
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These are my bigest concerns as well. What if after surgery I'll be in constant pain, and not be able to return to a normal life? On the other hand, I can't continue like this as well. I have a bad head ache once per month, however I can tell the pressure in my head is getting worst. Plus I have mood disorders. I used to be the nicest person, and now I'm just becoming a monster that everyone is afraid of. Plus I have a kid to take care of. I'll have the surgery soon. May God help us ALL!
I just don't know what to do. I don't want to deny the surgery adn wait and then it becomes a "pre-existing condition"
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I have 2 weeks left until the surgery and still unsure if I'm doing the right thing. Sometimes when I'm relaxed, and not tired (very rare), I feel normal, and then I freek out and think that I shoul have waited. Then, back to work and stress and the pressure is building up again, then I'm glad I said yes. Other pottential symtoms that doctors said are not related to the cyst, are a heat at the back of my head and recently on top of my head. Plus the tinnitus wich brought me to the MRI in the first place. Best of luck!
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