How would you fell, or what would you do if:
Hypothetically, if you were to be diagnosed as having a "large" benign fluid filled "cyst" within your spinal cord. This "mass" spans the length of 6 vertebrae. It is due to a trauma that you are sure of (so no genetic mutations or anything). This "cyst" can grow at any range of speeds, yours speed not yet determined, its growth is almost always vertical. The only treatment other than pain killers ( and crossing your fingers)for life, is a surgical procedure with a 50% success rate. To be clear, it is presumed that you should talk to your doctor.
If it were you, how would you respond to this diagnosis?
2007-11-24 11:07:43 · 20 answers · asked by whodunit 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The surgery is the draining of it. Remember that it is IN the spinal cord. The bad side of the 50% is a wheel chair at best. This possibility also applies to not treating it. Oh and... "Oxcies" don't mesh well with getting an education.
2007-11-24 11:22:22 · update #1
i would be so freaked out I would be screamin and cryin' and if u do i will pray for u
2007-11-24 11:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by Claire101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cysts are creepy, especially when they're big or in an important place (more so if both apply). However, benign is benign.
If it hurts a lot, it's big enough that it can be removed or possibly drained. Can you get it drained? That's a lot less intrusive than removing it. Is it a ganglion cyst? If so, I'd probably get it drained or removed, given its size and location. Find a specialist to minimize the chances of recurrence.
2007-11-24 19:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by Julia S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my little sis has many cysts on her spinal chord and a tumour she just recovered from her 30th surgery and she cant walk when i got older and understood i was really freaked out. its really up to the person. if you feel that a 50% success rate is enough then go for it. also talking about it with family reely helps trust me.
2007-11-24 19:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My spine injuries were due to a violent crime. The surgery is scary..but, it's worth it. I've had 3 spine surgeries. 2 on the c-spine and one more on thec-and thoratic spine junction.
I can walk.....I'm getting stronger...but, my cord was completely compressed the first surgery, had I fallen just once b-4 surgery I'd of been paralyzed neck down. So, bluntly, I who ask how soon can we do it?
2007-11-24 19:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by Carol (Yeah I said it!) G. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd get a second opinion and then i would say what danger is there based on the location and decide to get ride of it asap thankfully it's not a harmful tumor.
They say it will in time ruin your sleep from the pressure this is what i have heard.
2007-11-24 19:14:31 · answer #5 · answered by Yahoouser 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd take a few moments to freak out in private, then get to work with the doctors.
2007-11-24 19:10:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate. I found out after a car accident that I have cysts on my kidneys.
2007-11-24 19:15:37 · answer #7 · answered by Kimberly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would scream and cry! I would cuss my doctor. I would slap my mother and kick my dad. I would take to my bed and never get out of it again. I would profane God's name and pray to the devil! But, that is just me, I do that when I break a nail!
2007-11-24 19:13:20 · answer #8 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty. I wouldn't be too concerned since it's benign. I'd follow my MD's recommendations.
2007-11-24 19:10:02 · answer #9 · answered by amokmania 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course people would be very worried for themseIves or asomeone they knew I am not sure what kind of response you want ,,it seems strange.,
2007-11-24 19:11:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋