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Awaiting 2nd MRI for Meningioma: What are possible effects of surgery?
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@vernicek I had an MRI of inner ear canals and brain for tinnitus. Ear canals were fine but brain has 3 meningiomas (incidental findings that put me over the edge. Had to get a Rx for Xanax I was so anxious.) One is sitting on the optic nerve. Waiting for a call from a neuro- ophthalmologist to make an appointment to further evaluate. My thought is I’ll move forward with gamma knife, but need the neuro-ophthalmologist evaluation first. I’m just preparing myself mentally. Feeling much better about all of it related to a wonderful support system and a PCP who calmed me down.!
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@kkellyjones1954: Is the meningioma literally sitting on your optic nerve? I ask because I had a 2.7 centimeter meningioma that was located 1/16th of an inch from my optic nerve and I was able to have it removed. It's been 2 years and both my follow up MRIs show no regrowth.
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@kkellyjones1954 A neighbor of mine had your same tinnitus symptoms, received a meningioma diagnosis and had gamma knife treatment three years ago. He gets yearly MRI’s and there is no sign of the meningioma growing. My meningioma is tiny but very close to the left optic nerve. Unfortunately, gamma knife treatment is too powerful for that sensitive area. If my July MRI shows growth, small doses of radiation is my only option. I have an excellent neuro surgeon and opthamologist who work together which has given me peace of mind. I might need a Xanax prescription in July if there is tumor growth! Thanks for
sharing your story.