is feeling Horrible
I am a 19 year old college student from the Chicagoland area. After months of struggling with what I thought was a pinched nerve, I was finally diagnosed with having a Giant Cell Bone tumor that had eaten away half my C4 vertebra and was dangerously close to my spinal cord. Four days later, I underwent two surgeries to remove the tumor and to fuse my spine from C2-C5. Now, faced with nerve damage, limited mobility, and severe pain, every day is a challenge. I hope that DailyStrength will help me to come to terms with my condition and to know that I have hope!
June 15, 2008 2:48am
I don't know what to do... I hurt so much. I started summer classes a few days ago and the physical pain has gone from bad to worse. I get shock …
May 26, 2008 12:44am
I have to get a CT scan in three months to see if the tumor is growing again. I am scared to death! It's an awful feeling to know that something …
May 26, 2008 12:42am
So when I went to the doc a few days ago for a checkup, he told me no more roller coasters for life :-( and also that I may not see any improvement …
May 13, 2008 12:17am
I am 19 years old...not 80. I feel trapped in a body that I don't recogonize or even want. The nerve damage, gout, physical therapy.... I try so …
I know.... it's so hard when our bodies just won't act our age! I have been unemployed for like 3 months, it's so frustrating not being able to work. My partner is supporting me and I feel so helpless that I can help out.
yes it's indeed very challenging to be patient. I have to keep reminding myself of that :) how is everything going?
Hang in there. I just read your journal about your tumor. It's wonderful you have survived that. I'm glad you have a new outlook. It's funny the way life can help us learn and grow through horrible experiences. I know how it feels to be young and feel like your trapped in an 80 year old body. I swear I say that all the time. Just be patient with yourself. I started swimming 5 days a week and it's really helped me. If nothing else just to get the stress and depression out and to get those endorphines working again.
Big, big hugs sweetie. :)
hi, welcome to the neuropathy group it is full of suppost and information. wow you have been though alot and so young, if you ever need anything plz message me and feel free to post what ever you want or need on the site everyone is so helpfull becky
I have suffered with depression since my senior year in HS. I am now a college sophomore. I I have struggled with self-injury, suicide attempts, severe depression, and anxiety. Some days are such a struggle but I have gotten through it. I recently went through a life-threatening experience with a bone tumor which nearly caused me my life so I now have a new outlook on life. I hope I can find support to get through my down days and to offer hope to others who are struggling - you are never alone
Posterior Spinal Fusion from C2-C5 and the removal of a bone tumor from C4. I am only 19 years old, I am in pain everyday. I don't want to live my life like this
I was diagnosed when I was 17 and hospitalized for depression. It runs in my family and I was no exception
Giant Cell Bone Tumor removed from C4 and had to have my C2-C5 fused. Now suffer from severe nerve pain daily :-(
