Wow I haven't been on it FOREVER
November 12, 2008 9:52pm
I am still alive - just been really busy with school and such. It has been such a crazy adjustment being back full time and all...I will write more …
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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!
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I don't want to live the rest of my life in pain
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 …
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Scared
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 …
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One after another
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 …
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So frustrated
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 …
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I am a giant cell tumor gal myself, stay strong!
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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.
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yes it's indeed very challenging to be patient. I have to keep reminding myself of that :) how is everything going?
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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.
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Big, big hugs sweetie. :)
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kelbell88 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI 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
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- Trazodone Not Working
- Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
Open Chronic Pain
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
Treatments
- Acupressure Somewhat Helpful
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- Didn't work - broke a bone in my neck
- Heat Considering
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Norco worked very well for me during the first two months after the surgery. No side effects, still have some in case the pain gets severe
- Morphine Working / Worked
- Saved my life the first days out of surgery.
- Naproxen Considering
- Can't take anti-inflammatories yet!!! gahhhh
- Physical Therapy Too Soon to Tell
- PT stands for Pain and Torture. But it is too soon to tell if it is working
Open Hypothyroidism
I was diagnosed when I was 17 and hospitalized for depression. It runs in my family and I was no exception
Treatments
- Synthroid Working / Worked
- Seems to be doing a good job, I take .75 mg
Open Back Pain
Giant Cell Bone Tumor removed from C4 and had to have my C2-C5 fused. Now suffer from severe nerve pain daily :-(
Treatments
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Physical Therapy Too Soon to Tell
- Hurts like hell!
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