CountDorkula Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) The holiday season has been a stressful one to say the least. Long story short. We had to take my wife to the hospital where they discovered that she had a tumor inside of her spinal cord at the C3-C4 Vertebra in her neck. The only option for her is surgery, which we have scheduled for end of January, which comes with risks stemming from having to cut open the spinal cord. I just ask you to please say a prayer for her and I for a successful surgery and road to recovery. Thank you! Edited January 2, 2018 by CountDorkula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Prayers for you and your family 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Prayers going out for your wife. Had no idea you are in Newman - I used to be in and out of there frequently for work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers with you and yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Sincere prayers and most hopeful wishes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 43 minutes ago, CountDorkula said: The holiday season has been a stressful one to say the least. Long story short. We had to take my wife to the hospital where they discovered that she had a tumor inside of her spinal cord at the C3-C4 Vertebra in her neck. The only option for her is surgery, which we have scheduled for end of January, which comes with risks stemming from having to cut open the spinal cord. I just ask you to please say a prayer for her and I for a successful surgery and road to recovery. Thank you! You got 'em Count. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 You got it bro...prayers and positive thoughts... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 DONE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Jeez ... Having said that everything will be fine. Its amazing the things they can do nowadays. Prayers anyways 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Done....God bless. Stay strong, Count. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Will continue to keep you and your bride in our prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Prayers to you and your wife Count. Also prayers to the Doctors performing the procedure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thoughts and prayers. Once you get past this hurdle. The rest of 2018 will be a cake walk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thoughts and prayers with you, your wife and family @CountDorkula 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Best wishes for a successful recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steptide Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 You got it count. Keep us up dated please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Prayers for successful surgery and a speedy recovery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 20 hours ago, CountDorkula said: The holiday season has been a stressful one to say the least. Long story short. We had to take my wife to the hospital where they discovered that she had a tumor inside of her spinal cord at the C3-C4 Vertebra in her neck. The only option for her is surgery, which we have scheduled for end of January, which comes with risks stemming from having to cut open the spinal cord. I just ask you to please say a prayer for her and I for a successful surgery and road to recovery. Thank you! I will most certainly pray for you and your family. Oddly, I have an uncle that went through something quite similar, though his tumor was actually at T1/2. It was quite a scary-looking procedure, but he is completely fine and living a comfortable and active life over 5 years later (and he was 50 years old at the time). May that give you hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Prayers to you and your family 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 You got it dork. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 For sure, dork. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Sending positive waves! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, thebandit27 said: I will most certainly pray for you and your family. Oddly, I have an uncle that went through something quite similar, though his tumor was actually at T1/2. It was quite a scary-looking procedure, but he is completely fine and living a comfortable and active life over 5 years later (and he was 50 years old at the time). May that give you hope. It does thank you. Trying to google any of this stuff is like something from a nightmare. just a rabbit hole you don't want to go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) On 1/2/2018 at 11:39 AM, CountDorkula said: The holiday season has been a stressful one to say the least. Long story short. We had to take my wife to the hospital where they discovered that she had a tumor inside of her spinal cord at the C3-C4 Vertebra in her neck. The only option for her is surgery, which we have scheduled for end of January, which comes with risks stemming from having to cut open the spinal cord. I just ask you to please say a prayer for her and I for a successful surgery and road to recovery. Thank you! Prayers for a full recovery! What were the symptoms that caused you to go to the hospital? I have read that they can monitor the spinal chord function during surgery to minimize damage to healthy tissue. Many times the tumor is benign and side effects temporary. They have not been able to get tissue for a biopsy yet, right? I recently had routine periodic MRI scans of my brain, spine, and neck for my MS and they found no new MS lesions, but they saw bone spurs on the same vertebrae as your wife's tumor. I am lucky. Now I have a trifecta: multiple sclerosis, generalized anxiety disorder, and cervical spinal stenosis. The first two are under control by prescription medications, and the third will go untreated (no surgery) unless or until a couple ibuprofen are all I need for pain relief, or they get larger and restrict flow of spinal fluids. I declined CT scans and surgery at this time. All considered I have "conditions" not concerns! Good luck to you and hang in there. Edit: I was diagnosed with MS over twenty years ago and I was able to work until 2015. I still do many things but pace myself. I also consider that I am not in my 40's anymore, so 10K's and backpacking are too hard for me now. It is only in the last few years I that stopped hiking up mountains, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. I am still chasing the younger grandchildren. I have eight of them from almost one to 22 years old. Edited January 3, 2018 by rockpile 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Prayers sent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 In my thoughts and prayers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, rockpile said: Prayers for a full recovery! What were the symptoms that caused you to go to the hospital? I have read that they can monitor the spinal chord function during surgery to minimize damage to healthy tissue. Many times the tumor is benign and side effects temporary. They have not been able to get tissue for a biopsy yet, right? I recently had routine periodic MRI scans of my brain, spine, and neck for my MS and they found no new MS lesions, but they saw bone spurs on the same vertebrae as your wife's tumor. I am lucky. Now I have a trifecta: multiple sclerosis, generalized anxiety disorder, and cervical spinal stenosis. The first two are under control by prescription medications, and the third will go untreated (no surgery) unless or until a couple ibuprofen are all I need for pain relief, or they get larger and restrict flow of spinal fluids. I declined CT scans and surgery at this time. All considered I have "conditions" not concerns! Good luck to you and hang in there. Edit: I was diagnosed with MS over twenty years ago and I was able to work until 2015. I still do many things but pace myself. I also consider that I am not in my 40's anymore, so 10K's and backpacking are too hard for me now. It is only in the last few years I that stopped hiking up mountains, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. I am still chasing the younger grandchildren. I have eight of them from almost one to 22 years old. She started having nerve pain. Tingling and burning sensations in her legs. (Basically it felt like her legs were constantly asleep. It has been going on for a year now. No they will do the biopsy during surgery, where they cut out part of the tumor/lesion to find out if it is indeed an Ependymoma/astrocytoma or something else. They first thought it may have been early signs of MS or ALS, but are now leaning more towards a benign tumor. We had a full CT Scan done and it showed no other lesions on the spinal cord, which was fantastic news. Thank you for this. Also, good luck to you rockpile! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Hope all goes well with the surgery and a quick recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Prayers and best wishes! Family is everything. I hope it all works out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Many prayers your way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 In all our thoughts and prayers Count! Stay positive, all will be okay! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I'm sorry to hear this. Good luck and hope it's a safe and healthy recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Praying for peace, strength and good outcomes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 On 1/3/2018 at 1:09 PM, rockpile said: Prayers for a full recovery! What were the symptoms that caused you to go to the hospital? I have read that they can monitor the spinal chord function during surgery to minimize damage to healthy tissue. Many times the tumor is benign and side effects temporary. They have not been able to get tissue for a biopsy yet, right? I recently had routine periodic MRI scans of my brain, spine, and neck for my MS and they found no new MS lesions, but they saw bone spurs on the same vertebrae as your wife's tumor. I am lucky. Now I have a trifecta: multiple sclerosis, generalized anxiety disorder, and cervical spinal stenosis. The first two are under control by prescription medications, and the third will go untreated (no surgery) unless or until a couple ibuprofen are all I need for pain relief, or they get larger and restrict flow of spinal fluids. I declined CT scans and surgery at this time. All considered I have "conditions" not concerns! Good luck to you and hang in there. Edit: I was diagnosed with MS over twenty years ago and I was able to work until 2015. I still do many things but pace myself. I also consider that I am not in my 40's anymore, so 10K's and backpacking are too hard for me now. It is only in the last few years I that stopped hiking up mountains, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. I am still chasing the younger grandchildren. I have eight of them from almost one to 22 years old. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 On 1/3/2018 at 2:45 PM, CountDorkula said: She started having nerve pain. Tingling and burning sensations in her legs. (Basically it felt like her legs were constantly asleep. It has been going on for a year now. No they will do the biopsy during surgery, where they cut out part of the tumor/lesion to find out if it is indeed an Ependymoma/astrocytoma or something else. They first thought it may have been early signs of MS or ALS, but are now leaning more towards a benign tumor. We had a full CT Scan done and it showed no other lesions on the spinal cord, which was fantastic news. Thank you for this. Also, good luck to you rockpile! Happy to hear the scans are clean (no MS lesions or bone spurs). I am very lucky! Thanks. If I did not tell you, you would not know I had MS, in most situations. But this thread is about your wife. My prayers for a complete recovery!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Best wishes and prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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