Greetings from NC
 

Hello everyone. Wow, it sure is hot outside - 110 heat index today in NC.
I've been diagnosed with a saggital meningioma and surgery is recommended given my symptoms (headache, vertigo, short-term memory problems, muscle weakness). I think I've found a good neurosurgeon but have concerns about post-surgical problems. The tumor has created a lot of compression and I worry about whether I'll continue to have problems if the brain doesn't return to its normal shape.

I'm interested in hearing about what other's have experience with their meningioma surgery and any recommendations or things that you wish you had known about before or that you've learned since.

Thanks!

Greetings back atcha, n8urgrl!
 

Sure is hot. I imagine your stress level is set mighty high too. I admire you for the fortitude you're bringing with you on this quest for the right/best answer.

I came across your post over on the Rare Disorders Forum when I was searching for where I might suggest you go from here, & I wanted so badly to take your hand & give it a squeeze--or just pull you into a full-blown hug--when I read (re: the recommended surgery)
Yeah. I sure get that.

I'm sorry that I haven't been able to find an existing conversation for you to join, but do return to the Rare Disorders Forum and start your own thread there: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...daysprune=&f=2

You may find that the one you replied to from 2010 has gotten new hits, but if not just start your own--introduce yourself, tell your story, ask your questions. Just because it's not being talked about now doesn't mean no one there will have info of use to you.

So look around, keep coming back, let us know how things are going for you. How you are feeling about how things are--or aren't--going. :hug:

Hello and Welcome to NeuroTalk!!
 

Happy to see you have come to be with us. As you can tell there are great and caring friends here to assist you, just let us know if we can be of any help. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

I will agree with the weather, hardly ever we have seen the temp. below this year. One day we reached 115. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene :hug: