Hi all -- I unfortunately have to make a request for myself.

Turns out certain symptoms I have are not the result of arthritis in my neck, but a tumor of some sort in my C-spine. I don't have any other details yet; having a second MRI this Thursday afternoon, then who knows what.

I'd appreciate any energy y'all could throw my way. As I get more info, I'll add it, if that would be of help to you in sending.

Thanks in advance for the wonderful warmth I know will result from my little request to all you lovely people.

Amy in Costa Mesa, CA

Hello, Amy...Sorry to hear of troubles you are experiencing. You're on my list for distant sessions, & will be there indefinitely or until you tell us it's no longer needed. Please let us know how it's going.

Much love to you.

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for relief of any 'pain in the neck' currently or in the past.
For shrinking of any unwanted tissues in the neck.
Holly

May all your problems dissolve.
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May you be free of the tumour and stay healthy
as before...Love and lots of blessings from Sha

Hi, Amy,
So sorry to hear about your neck tumor. Sending QT to diminish the pain and shrink it down to nothing.
Sumitra

Also on my list Amy......

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Love Mo x x

Even tho you're by yourself in the MRI thingie this afternoon, you are NOT alone . . . we are there with you. Along with lots of healing energy.
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Amy: I hope the MRI went well. We will continue sending. Let us know what's up.

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Love and Light,
Laura

Thanks, everyone. The MRI results were not so bad, if they turn out to be accurate.

Their best guess is that it's a meningioma, which is generally benign; and the neurologist said that "very frequently" full nerve function returns once the pressure on the nerves is relieved.

Also good news is that it does not appear to be infiltrating the cord, which means a less dangerous removal. It is, unfortunately, on the ventral side of the spinal cord, so the surgeon is likely to go in from the front, which for some reason creeps me out more than than from the back, but the recovery time is supposed to be less that way.

The tumor is at C1-C2, if that helps anybody, and it's gigantic for the space it's in -- 3.2 cm x 2.2 cm x 1.5 cm! No wonder it's squishing the cord.

I am waiting for the consult with the neurosurgeon, 11/23. Yes, I expect to have the surgery, whenever the blinkin' HMO finally lets him schedule it, probably for Christmas at this rate. Not anyone's idea of a good time, nor a happy holiday, but what must be done must be done.

I'll be enthusiastically employing all the adjunct therapies I can -- QT, EFT, suggestion tapes, etc. -- to hasten the healing process. Thanks again to those who've sent, both posters and silent angels (I understand; that's my tendency too!). I will myself try to post to the healing threads more often, as I've learned from this forum and from my CaringBridge page how much it helps to get open avowals of love and support. Thanks again.

Amy

Sounding better Amy Still got a way to go but with your fantastic positive attitude you will do well i'm sure

Love Mo x x

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smiles and laughter for your recovery