Can't catch a break lately, trying to stay strong

[sumguy75]

Already dealt with knee pain and swelling this year. Been in physical therapy for multiple nerve compressions in neck affecting shoulders/arms/hands to the point I have days where Im almost useless.
Had a bout of tinnitus get severe on my left side, makes socializing difficult because I struggle to understand words over the ringing. Got sent for an mri of my head and found out I have a tumor on the acoustic nerve between the inner ear and brain.
Really struggling to keep my $h!t together. Could be its treatable with targeted radiation, might mean my skull gets opened up to remove it surgically. Just got referred to a specialist so I get to play the waiting game.
Only positive news is tumors on the acoustic nerve are usually not cancerous. Still an issue if it grows too much it can cause brain damage. Right now its small enough my doc says its not an immediate threat, but need to deal with it to avoid that possibility.
Trying to stay positive but its not effin easy right now.

 

[Tex Koder]

Already dealt with knee pain and swelling this year. Been in physical therapy for multiple nerve compressions in neck affecting shoulders/arms/hands to the point I have days where Im almost useless.
Had a bout of tinnitus get severe on my left side, makes socializing difficult because I struggle to understand words over the ringing. Got sent for an mri of my head and found out I have a tumor on the acoustic nerve between the inner ear and brain.
Really struggling to keep my $h!t together. Could be its treatable with targeted radiation, might mean my skull gets opened up to remove it surgically. Just got referred to a specialist so I get to play the waiting game.
Only positive news is tumors on the acoustic nerve are usually not cancerous. Still an issue if it grows too much it can cause brain damage. Right now its small enough my doc says its not an immediate threat, but need to deal with it to avoid that possibility.
Trying to stay positive but its not effin easy right now.

Buddy that's rough.
But at least you got it diagnosed and it's Not cancerous. Plus, it sounds like your doc has a plan of action.

Stay strong brother.
You can overcome this.

 

[Just a hobby]

Already dealt with knee pain and swelling this year. Been in physical therapy for multiple nerve compressions in neck affecting shoulders/arms/hands to the point I have days where Im almost useless.
Had a bout of tinnitus get severe on my left side, makes socializing difficult because I struggle to understand words over the ringing. Got sent for an mri of my head and found out I have a tumor on the acoustic nerve between the inner ear and brain.
Really struggling to keep my $h!t together. Could be its treatable with targeted radiation, might mean my skull gets opened up to remove it surgically. Just got referred to a specialist so I get to play the waiting game.
Only positive news is tumors on the acoustic nerve are usually not cancerous. Still an issue if it grows too much it can cause brain damage. Right now its small enough my doc says its not an immediate threat, but need to deal with it to avoid that possibility.
Trying to stay positive but its not effin easy right now.

I'm in the same boat with the nerve pain,entire right side and both feet. It sounds like your in good hands with the tumor. The waiting game for surgery out right sucks. I've hade 2 spine surgeries. Good luck with everything, stay positive!!

 

[djrahbee]

Already dealt with knee pain and swelling this year. Been in physical therapy for multiple nerve compressions in neck affecting shoulders/arms/hands to the point I have days where Im almost useless.
Had a bout of tinnitus get severe on my left side, makes socializing difficult because I struggle to understand words over the ringing. Got sent for an mri of my head and found out I have a tumor on the acoustic nerve between the inner ear and brain.
Really struggling to keep my $h!t together. Could be its treatable with targeted radiation, might mean my skull gets opened up to remove it surgically. Just got referred to a specialist so I get to play the waiting game.
Only positive news is tumors on the acoustic nerve are usually not cancerous. Still an issue if it grows too much it can cause brain damage. Right now its small enough my doc says its not an immediate threat, but need to deal with it to avoid that possibility.
Trying to stay positive but its not effin easy right now.

Hang in there man! way to stay positive

 

[Smilinbri]

Dang man......so sorry for the health issues. Life def sucks at times.

Hang in there and stay strong. That's all you can do at the moment. Stay positive, laugh, and don't let it get you down too much. We can't worry about what we can't control. You are doing the right things and before you know it you will have it taken care of and be back to as normal as you can be. One day at a time sir.

Try to do things you love to keep your mind off of it all. Distractions can be a blessing sometimes.

I wish there was more we could do for ya, but feel free to vent anytime you need to here. This is a great community and not just for RCs.

Here's some jumpin' penguins to cheer ya up.

 

[Rocketzx1]

Dang man, that’s tough to read.

I’m sorry you’ve had to and you are going through all that. That’s a lot for one person to have to deal with.

Just kno that we, as your obligatory second family, are here for you. If we can help, we shall try and help you however we can!

 

[RCbuzz]

Already dealt with knee pain and swelling this year. Been in physical therapy for multiple nerve compressions in neck affecting shoulders/arms/hands to the point I have days where Im almost useless.
Had a bout of tinnitus get severe on my left side, makes socializing difficult because I struggle to understand words over the ringing. Got sent for an mri of my head and found out I have a tumor on the acoustic nerve between the inner ear and brain.
Really struggling to keep my $h!t together. Could be its treatable with targeted radiation, might mean my skull gets opened up to remove it surgically. Just got referred to a specialist so I get to play the waiting game.
Only positive news is tumors on the acoustic nerve are usually not cancerous. Still an issue if it grows too much it can cause brain damage. Right now its small enough my doc says its not an immediate threat, but need to deal with it to avoid that possibility.
Trying to stay positive but its not effin easy right now.

Kills me to read this news. I can only hope for the very best least invasive procedure, and best outcome for you.

Keep your spirits up! My thoughts are with you!

 

[Bustedaw11]

Man I have tinnitus bad in both ears and completely understand the frustration of hearing ringing over people talking to me. Wife yells at me all the time for not hearing her. Or jokes I just wasn't listening. Been that way long as I can remember.

That is rough having to wait with any news like that and I feel for you man. I hope everything works out with minimal trouble.
Feel free to vent here and we can try to keep your spirits up!

 

[Moirae]

Man thats a lot. Keep trying to stay positive brother, there has to be light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[Senton_Prime]

Keep it pushing my guy.. you got it, do you exercise any? Give swimming a go preferably in the am.. like water aerobics or whatever, just don't get discouraged!!

 

[Doom!]

Already dealt with knee pain and swelling this year. Been in physical therapy for multiple nerve compressions in neck affecting shoulders/arms/hands to the point I have days where Im almost useless.
Had a bout of tinnitus get severe on my left side, makes socializing difficult because I struggle to understand words over the ringing. Got sent for an mri of my head and found out I have a tumor on the acoustic nerve between the inner ear and brain.
Really struggling to keep my $h!t together. Could be its treatable with targeted radiation, might mean my skull gets opened up to remove it surgically. Just got referred to a specialist so I get to play the waiting game.
Only positive news is tumors on the acoustic nerve are usually not cancerous. Still an issue if it grows too much it can cause brain damage. Right now its small enough my doc says its not an immediate threat, but need to deal with it to avoid that possibility.
Trying to stay positive but its not effin easy right now.

Health issues cause the most stress, I feel for you. My Mom has a tumor at the base of her skull that's wrapped around her spinal cord, it started to restrict blood flow, but was inoperable because of it's location. She gets Gamma radiation treatments about every 10 years, to shrink the tumor down and restrict it's growth.
she's had it for about 30 years or so now, and so far so good.

Your docs will decide what's best for your personal situation but they will get it taken care of. And yes Tinnitus sucks!

 

[Armarookie43]

Already dealt with knee pain and swelling this year. Been in physical therapy for multiple nerve compressions in neck affecting shoulders/arms/hands to the point I have days where Im almost useless.
Had a bout of tinnitus get severe on my left side, makes socializing difficult because I struggle to understand words over the ringing. Got sent for an mri of my head and found out I have a tumor on the acoustic nerve between the inner ear and brain.
Really struggling to keep my $h!t together. Could be its treatable with targeted radiation, might mean my skull gets opened up to remove it surgically. Just got referred to a specialist so I get to play the waiting game.
Only positive news is tumors on the acoustic nerve are usually not cancerous. Still an issue if it grows too much it can cause brain damage. Right now its small enough my doc says its not an immediate threat, but need to deal with it to avoid that possibility.
Trying to stay positive but its not effin easy right now.

Sorry to hear about that. My shoulder blade NEVER stops hurting, so I know what cronic pain is. But my issue is nothing compared to you

 

[sumguy75]

I appreciate all the responses, you guys are great and its definitely a mood boost seeing the responses.

My wife is great and EXTREMELY helpful and supportive in every way, so I am very lucky in that regard. Have a couple of friends we visit from time to time also. No doubt though that this board feels like a second family.

I am both scared and optimistic at the same time. No guarantee of a good outcome, but I've been online reading about other people who went through this and many of them were able to get rid of the tumor and recover 100%. Besides tinnitus I have had balance and visual disturbances and some involuntary facial movements especially on the left side. If treating this takes care of all of those things I'd be thrilled!

I still take my dogs to the park for a 2 mile walk through the woods almost every morning before I do anything else, our dining area got turned into a small gym, so I'm trying to keep moving as much as my neck/nerve issues allow.

This is all a lot to process and I'm sure I'll have ups and downs, but going to keep waking up each day looking to do whatever my body will let me do and taking a rest when I need it.

 

[Armarookie43]

I appreciate all the responses, you guys are great and its definitely a mood boost seeing the responses.

My wife is great and EXTREMELY helpful and supportive in every way, so I am very lucky in that regard. Have a couple of friends we visit from time to time also. No doubt though that this board feels like a second family.

I am both scared and optimistic at the same time. No guarantee of a good outcome, but I've been online reading about other people who went through this and many of them were able to get rid of the tumor and recover 100%. Besides tinnitus I have had balance and visual disturbances and some involuntary facial movements especially on the left side. If treating this takes care of all of those things I'd be thrilled!

I still take my dogs to the park for a 2 mile walk through the woods almost every morning before I do anything else, our dining area got turned into a small gym, so I'm trying to keep moving as much as my neck/nerve issues allow.

This is all a lot to process and I'm sure I'll have ups and downs, but going to keep waking up each day looking to do whatever my body will let me do and taking a rest when I need it.

We have a coworker that's 26. He's diabetic and had an episode so bad that his organs were shutting down. He's barely recovering, but he's been in the hospital for like 3 months now. He is still in the ICU. So yeah. And he has like 3 kids. So yeah, there's always someone out there with worse issues than me like yourself and my Co worker.

 

[King blitz]

Already dealt with knee pain and swelling this year. Been in physical therapy for multiple nerve compressions in neck affecting shoulders/arms/hands to the point I have days where Im almost useless.
Had a bout of tinnitus get severe on my left side, makes socializing difficult because I struggle to understand words over the ringing. Got sent for an mri of my head and found out I have a tumor on the acoustic nerve between the inner ear and brain.
Really struggling to keep my $h!t together. Could be its treatable with targeted radiation, might mean my skull gets opened up to remove it surgically. Just got referred to a specialist so I get to play the waiting game.
Only positive news is tumors on the acoustic nerve are usually not cancerous. Still an issue if it grows too much it can cause brain damage. Right now its small enough my doc says its not an immediate threat, but need to deal with it to avoid that possibility.
Trying to stay positive but its not effin easy right now.

Sorry that this is happening to you,whichever treatment you receive I hope it works and wish you well.stay positive and take it one day at a time .my thoughts and prayers goes out to you brotha.Let the good lord do his magic.only he knows the day of tomorrow..just reamember that this forum will allways be here to support you through this difficult time

 

[Xjeepguy]

Already dealt with knee pain and swelling this year. Been in physical therapy for multiple nerve compressions in neck affecting shoulders/arms/hands to the point I have days where Im almost useless.
Had a bout of tinnitus get severe on my left side, makes socializing difficult because I struggle to understand words over the ringing. Got sent for an mri of my head and found out I have a tumor on the acoustic nerve between the inner ear and brain.
Really struggling to keep my $h!t together. Could be its treatable with targeted radiation, might mean my skull gets opened up to remove it surgically. Just got referred to a specialist so I get to play the waiting game.
Only positive news is tumors on the acoustic nerve are usually not cancerous. Still an issue if it grows too much it can cause brain damage. Right now its small enough my doc says its not an immediate threat, but need to deal with it to avoid that possibility.
Trying to stay positive but its not effin easy right now.

Man, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Stay strong, keep your chin up, and if you need to vent, hit me up on chat. Your Arrma Fam is right behind you.

 

[sumguy75]

Spent some time this morning looking up the doctor I got referred to and it made me feel like I'm in good hands. He's been practicing for over 15 years and works with several other specialist at the Acoustic Neuroma Center at the Oregon Clinic and have more experience for this specific issue than any other clinic on the west coast.
Will be much easier to deal with after I see Dr. Warren and he is able to detail my current condition and what needs to be done/how soon. etc. Gonna keep my head up best I can, had a little flip out last night just worrying about some of the negative things that can happen and what that would mean for my life. Just planning to exercise and bash to keep my mind in a good place until I see the doc.

 

[Tex Koder]

Spent some time this morning looking up the doctor I got referred to and it made me feel like I'm in good hands. He's been practicing for over 15 years and works with several other specialist at the Acoustic Neuroma Center at the Oregon Clinic and have more experience for this specific issue than any other clinic on the west coast.
Will be much easier to deal with after I see Dr. Warren and he is able to detail my current condition and what needs to be done/how soon. etc. Gonna keep my head up best I can, had a little flip out last night just worrying about some of the negative things that can happen and what that would mean for my life. Just planning to exercise and bash to keep my mind in a good place until I see the doc.

Exercise.

Pushups.
Pullups.
Planks.
Burpees.
Running/jogging.

That's all you need.
You got this.

 

[SrC]

Already dealt with knee pain and swelling this year. Been in physical therapy for multiple nerve compressions in neck affecting shoulders/arms/hands to the point I have days where Im almost useless.
Had a bout of tinnitus get severe on my left side, makes socializing difficult because I struggle to understand words over the ringing. Got sent for an mri of my head and found out I have a tumor on the acoustic nerve between the inner ear and brain.
Really struggling to keep my $h!t together. Could be its treatable with targeted radiation, might mean my skull gets opened up to remove it surgically. Just got referred to a specialist so I get to play the waiting game.
Only positive news is tumors on the acoustic nerve are usually not cancerous. Still an issue if it grows too much it can cause brain damage. Right now its small enough my doc says its not an immediate threat, but need to deal with it to avoid that possibility.
Trying to stay positive but its not effin easy right now.

Hang in there.