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Mickey

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That time again!
« on: August 03, 2011, 08:56:01 am »
Yearly MRI again on Aug. 16th. My 4th yearly coming in W+W. This year I eliminated the Gladinolium which seemed to bother me a little last year. My initial MRI was without contrast. If the time comes when an abnormality occurs and I do need to intervine I`ll go back to with contrast. They did put a few more additions to IAC exam, CISS images? and Fiesta sequence?. In any case I do feel very good and hoping to hear that magic word "stable" Best wishes, Mickey
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Derek

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Re: That time again!
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2011, 11:36:15 am »
Hi Mickey...

Looking forward to hearing that you have received good news re all is stable and that you are on your way into year 5!

Just interested to know what adverse effect you had with the Gladinolium contrast added?

Best Regards

Derek
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Residing UK. In 'watch & wait' since diagnosis in March 2002 with right side AN. Initially sized at 2.5cm and now self reduced to 1.3cm.
All symptoms have abated except impaired hearing on affected side which is not a problem for me.

Mickey

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Re: That time again!
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2011, 03:24:45 pm »
Hi Derek! It wasn`t anything real serious, I just didn`t feel myself for about a month. Kinda aches and pains on a low grade... Thanks, Mickey
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Re: That time again!
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2011, 05:57:09 pm »
Hey Mickey,

Good luck and best wishes.  I'll watch for your post with the results.

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AN 2.4 X 2.0 X 1.6 CM
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Re: That time again!
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2011, 06:11:43 pm »
Sending you stable vibrations for the 16th!

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1st Symptom Temporary SHL 7/10 AN Diagnosed via MRI 4/14/11
AN Size 4/14/11 = 1.4cm x 1.8cm x 1.7cm
AN size 7/14/11 = Same - Stable, no growth
AN Size 2/01/12 = 1.3cm x 1.3cm x 1.6cm (5mm reduction)
AN Size 11/27/12 = less than a centimeter! (50% reduction! And I can still hear!)

leapyrtwins

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Re: That time again!
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2011, 07:03:23 am »
Good luck, Mickey.

Hope you get to hear "stable" once again.

Jan
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Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

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Re: That time again!
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2011, 09:58:50 am »
Hello Mickey,

Best of luck and many prayers for those cherished words "stable", "no change" by the Radiologist!!!! I think we all grit our teeth in
unison regarding that!!!

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9mm x 11mm Right Side AN mild Tinnitis, and 60% hearing loss
Diagnosed 02/04/2007
Nov.13th, diagnosed with 5mm Meningioma
9/24/08 diagnosed with Aneurysm
Wait and watch per ENT's advice and researching my options!!! What's next???

Sheryl

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Re: That time again!
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2011, 06:02:46 pm »
Hey Mickey - my 10-year W&W anniversary is coming up.  Hope you get there and beyond too. 
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9th cranial nerve schwannoma - like an acoustic neuroma on another nerve. Have recently been told it could be acoustic neuroma. Only 7 mm of growth in 18 years. With no symptoms. Continuing W&W

Mickey

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Re: That time again!
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2011, 01:26:39 pm »
Just got my brains examined! I was in the machine for longer than I expected. Took a few extra pictures??? The good part is we didn`t use any dye this time. Will save the dye only when absolutly needed. Waiting for results in near future. Whew....Mickey
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Re: That time again!
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2011, 02:10:07 pm »
Mickey ~

Glad you got through another MRI ordeal - with no dye.  I hope the results are, well, boring (no change).

Jim
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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

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Derek

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Re: That time again!
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2011, 03:49:05 pm »
Hi Mickey...

Looking forward to your MRI result...which WILL be OK!  :)

Regards

Derek
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Residing UK. In 'watch & wait' since diagnosis in March 2002 with right side AN. Initially sized at 2.5cm and now self reduced to 1.3cm.
All symptoms have abated except impaired hearing on affected side which is not a problem for me.

Mickey

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Re: That time again!
« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2011, 04:51:04 pm »
Hi everyone! The results are in...  Stable examination with no significant interval change in size or appearance. Want to the you all for your support. I also do this for people who may be in similiar situations to give hope that W+W is a good option. (going into year 5) Thankyou, Sincerely, Mickey   P.S. Long live the W+W brigade!
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Re: That time again!
« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2011, 06:23:49 pm »
Hi Micky,

Glad to see that you are doing well and your MRI is stable. That's great news:)
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Retrosigmoid 9/24/09
AN 2.4+ cm left side
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Re: That time again!
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2011, 06:50:20 pm »
Great news!
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2.5cm x2.0cm cerebellapontine angle meningioma. 100% removal 2/2009. House Ear Institute. Dr Brackmann and Dr. Schwartz. SSD right ear. No balance problems except when really tired, no headaches. Transear hearing aide made no difference, tried it for 4 months.

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Re: That time again!
« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2011, 09:58:55 pm »
Woo-hoo!  May you keep on waitin' and watchin'!
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Wait & Watch
1st Symptom Temporary SHL 7/10 AN Diagnosed via MRI 4/14/11
AN Size 4/14/11 = 1.4cm x 1.8cm x 1.7cm
AN size 7/14/11 = Same - Stable, no growth
AN Size 2/01/12 = 1.3cm x 1.3cm x 1.6cm (5mm reduction)
AN Size 11/27/12 = less than a centimeter! (50% reduction! And I can still hear!)
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