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Clifton:
im not sure if its just because of the fact that i know that i have somthing wrong with me, or from something else but i've had a very difficult time concentrating and focusing since i lost my hearing and it came back.

i've had some feelings of anxiety in addition to loss of some balance. not major just missing a step here and there or the sensation of falling over.

Major loss of energy as well...

anyone have anything similar?

susier:
Count me in.  Even before I was diagnosed, the symptoms I was having were something that couldn't quite be called dizziness, but felt like I couldnt focus.  Right after I was diagnosed, I had very little concentration, as I was in shock over being told I had a tumor and pretty much let it consume my life for about 3 weeks.  I got very little done at work as I could'nt focus on what I was doing.  After my first visit with an ENT specialist, things have gotten better.  I still have days that I can't think of anything else but my AN, but they are getting fewer.  Hang in there!

Jim Scott:
Hi, Clifton:

Anxiety and stress seem to be a part of the 'AN condition' for many of the reasons Bruce stated.  Being diagnosed with a brain tumor, even a benign tumor, is definitely going to distract you for awhile.  For those in 'watch-and-wait' mode, this must be especially difficult. I think thats why some AN patients with small tumors elect surgery or have the AN 'zapped' without waiting to see if it grows.  They simply want it gone (or killed) and cannot endure the long-term stress of knowing it's inside their head and possibly growing.  Scary thought.

I suspect that some AN symptoms, especially if they manifest post-diagnosis, may be psychosomatic in nature, but certainly not always.  I suffered from intermittent head pain (not headaches), loss of taste and appetite, notable disequilibrium and lethargy prior to my diagnosis.  I didn't get much better or worse, following the diagnosis (and scheduled surgery).  Post-surgery, the symptoms pretty much disappeared.  I think what you're experiencing - both physical and emotional symptoms - are relatively typical,  Try to push through it and know that you'll come out of this O.K..  I did - and so have many others.  We may be changed a bit, but we survived.  You will too.   :)

Please continue to stay connected and post.

Jim

Clifton:
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Boppie:
Clifton, that falling over sensation can be vertigo either from anxiety or true balance compensation.  It is real.  Hang in there.  That is why I recommend doing mind/body meditation...helps to focus on peace...settles the heart rate...helps you to beathe deeply...aids digestive health.

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