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Old 06-23-2008, 08:07 AM #1
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My name is Amina, I was diagnosed with an cavernous angioma last year September and then re-diagnosed with a venous angioma. Presently Im doing research on this condition so that I can make a fairly educated decision with regards to having the operation and removing the DVA.

I would love to hear from people with a similar condition or experiences. Before I was diagnosed I lived a fairly active life. I am a mum of two and I have a "sometimes" wonderful supportive husband.

I have never really been sick before (childbirth excluded) so one morning on the 19 September 2007 when I got up I could not lift my head of the pillow, the entire room was spinning and I was nauseous. I could not even walk to the loo, to cut a long story short I was admitted into hospital for a suspected middle ear infection.

By chance my ENT specialist suggested I go in for a MRI scan thats when the world turn upside down literally. They discovered a growth on my brain and I was referred to the best neurosurgeon in South Africa who told me that I had a cavernous Angioma. I then went to 2 more opinions and eventually I was told that I have a venous angioma from the same surgeon.

I have been advised to have the operation and have it removed, my DVA is situation on the roof of the 4th ventricle. And apparently this is the worst place to have it as this is a life threatening area.

Presently I am struggling with the decision to have or not to have the op. Im basically scared of having the operation, I am also struggling to come to terms with my diagnoses.

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Hi Amina
so sorry to hear what you have been going through with your health and hope you find answers you are seeking here and much support. It isnt a condition I know anything about, but I hope and pray that you will have correct guidance on how to proceed and will make a good recovery

I just wanted to say a special welcome as I am South African too, tho havent lived there in many years. Most of my family are still in Cape Town area.

blessings and welcome to NeuroTalk. We look forward to getting to know you

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Wow, Amina. Who can blame you for being scared?

I hope you are able to get some good information so as to make the right decision whether to get surgery.

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Hi Amina and welcome to NeuroTalk! I wish you the best as you make your decision on the surgery. That's got to be scary.

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Heart Welcome, Amina!!!!

I am sorry for the problems you have been needing to deal with!

However, I am very glad you have joined in with us all here!

I think you will really like it here!
There are so many different forums...I find many very intersting!

I hope you find both the information and some of the support you would like here!

Again, welcome Amina!
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Hello Amina, and welcome to NeuroTalk from an Australian with some South African friends.

At the top of the page you'll see a search option. I did one for you on cavernous angioma and these links are the results I got from that : http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/se...g_searchinfo=1

Maybe if you were to try the other conditions that you mention, you may find others with similar issues to your own. Welcome again; it's so good to have you with us.

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Hello Amina:
Welcome to NT.

So sorry to hear what you are dealing with. I hope that you find
the answers you are looking for.

Join in at anytime even when you just want to talk about something
other then your problem. We listen and talk about everything there is
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Hello Amina and another Welcome to NeuroTalk here. I too, am sorry to hear of your health probs. Hopefully you can feel at home here and gather some info or advice that will help.

I wish I could be of more help to you, but I see our Koala has given you some good directions. Please join in anywhere and wer'e glad you found us.

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Hi Amina:

Just wanted to say hi and welcome also.

What do the doctors say (if you choose not to have surgery).?

Do you have any other options?

Hard decisions ahead of you. You will find supportive friends here as well as lots of good information.

You've been given good starting references.

I most certainly wish you well.

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Hi Amina!! Welcome to our wonderful community!!
My Mom had brain surgery 10 years ago. She had a tumor inside the left ventricle. Her recovery has been long but she is doing so well.
The words of advice I would like to give you...please..talk to your surgeon and also get some councelling for you and those close to you. This is such a big deal. None of us, including Mom, talked to a councellor regarding our fears and concerns. This we all believe was a big mistake...we were not prepared...Mom never told anyone of her fears of not waking up...she journaled but kept it all to herself and ended up with hoorifying anxiety.......please...do this for yourself..you won't regret it! Praying for you...take care!!
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