Sydney's Post Craniotomy Support
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Hello friends and family,
As some of you may or may not know, I recently experienced an unforeseen medical emergency that has impacted my financesand my post-grad adult life.
On Wednesday, February 26, an hour before I was scheduled to get off work, I experienced symptoms of what would eventually be classified as a seizure. I became hot, dizzy, and confused, while losing my left field of vision and muscle weakness in my left leg as I went to find help. Once admitted to the ER, I had a CT, MRI, EKG, and spinal tap done to determine what could have caused this. I would later undergo more MRIs, EEGs, CT and CAT scans during my stay at the hospital to create a plan of action. 4 MRIs later confirmed that there was tumor/mass with inflammation build up in between the hemispheres, specifically on the dura mater.
With this information, the neuro-surgeons believed that the best plan of action was a craniotomy to biopsy the mass and inflammation found. This biopsy took place March 3rd and I was discharged from the hospital as of March 6th; recovery has gone well and I have been feeling more and more like myself as days pass:). As of today, March 19th, neither pathology nor my neuro-immunologist have come to a conclusion as to what caused the inflammation or how it developed, but my treatment reflects someone that has been diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder Sarcoidosis and the inflammation/ treatment will be monitored through regularly scheduled MRIs and appointments.
As a recent college grad and semi-independent young adult, I do not know how to formally ask for financial help, but this is my attempt at asking for those who know me to share this information. The incredible outpouring of concern and empathy for my current situation is greatly appreciated and however you feel moved to support me in this time, kindly do so.
xoxo Syd
As some of you may or may not know, I recently experienced an unforeseen medical emergency that has impacted my financesand my post-grad adult life.
On Wednesday, February 26, an hour before I was scheduled to get off work, I experienced symptoms of what would eventually be classified as a seizure. I became hot, dizzy, and confused, while losing my left field of vision and muscle weakness in my left leg as I went to find help. Once admitted to the ER, I had a CT, MRI, EKG, and spinal tap done to determine what could have caused this. I would later undergo more MRIs, EEGs, CT and CAT scans during my stay at the hospital to create a plan of action. 4 MRIs later confirmed that there was tumor/mass with inflammation build up in between the hemispheres, specifically on the dura mater.
With this information, the neuro-surgeons believed that the best plan of action was a craniotomy to biopsy the mass and inflammation found. This biopsy took place March 3rd and I was discharged from the hospital as of March 6th; recovery has gone well and I have been feeling more and more like myself as days pass:). As of today, March 19th, neither pathology nor my neuro-immunologist have come to a conclusion as to what caused the inflammation or how it developed, but my treatment reflects someone that has been diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder Sarcoidosis and the inflammation/ treatment will be monitored through regularly scheduled MRIs and appointments.
As a recent college grad and semi-independent young adult, I do not know how to formally ask for financial help, but this is my attempt at asking for those who know me to share this information. The incredible outpouring of concern and empathy for my current situation is greatly appreciated and however you feel moved to support me in this time, kindly do so.
xoxo Syd
Organizer
Sydney Mitchell
Organizer
Austin, TX