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Re: Vasal-Vagal

From: Barbara Ross

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Heather, I am anxious to har of your success in Cleveland. They are tops in cardiac care . I have been dignosed since last year, but continued to be dizzy all of the time. I did drink - 8 oz. of water per hour and greatly increased my salt intake, but it didn't help 100%. I passed out in February - no warning , no heat, no dehydration. My FAMILY doctor sent me for a dye contrast MRI where they found a brain tumor which was thought to b on the auditory nerve. Surgery proved them wrong as it was on the facial nerve and removal would surely cause greatfacial damage and possible paralysis (one side). They (thankfully ) elected to close me up and allow me to think about the possible solutions . I am actively researching that, but yesterday I blacked out again. Million dollar question - is it my vaso-vagal or is it the tumor? My neorology group (surgeons) is in Pittsburgh - they are great. I am in Youngstown , Oh and I will soon be off to Cleveland Clinic for a cardiology workup about this vaso -vagal. Getting old is no fun! Anxious to hear from you! Barbara Ross rossprofessionals@yahoo.com


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