@poco I am so glad everything was found in time. As I read your story, I immediately went back to when mine was discovered. It was one of the scariest times of my life, even more than my multiple TBIs and two months in the hospital as a result. Knowing that you MUST get to the hospital immediately or you will die is something you never want to relive. I had to have burr hole surgery because it was quickly getting to the point where it was going to be fatal.

For me, the issue became life-altering. Until that point, my wife patiently endured me pushing the envelope despite my epilepsy. I'd climb ladders. I'd do too much work outside to the point I'd seize. After the burr-hole surgery, she said. You stop it, or I'm leaving. I will never forget her honesty and I respect her even more because not only did she save our marriage, but she helped to save my life. Before then, I heard the numerous doctors telling me to watch myself because if I fell I could die, but when I did fall and almost die, I was just being selfish. Even now, I remain cautious and don't push too hard just to stay safe. I also am very careful about bending over too far when I stretch. Just be mindful of that brain. It's the only one you have.