- Tarlov Cyst
- Interviews
Carrie's interview
How did all start?
One day I got a pain in between my shoulder blades . Went to chiropractor and he said I had a rib out he put the rib in and the pain never got better, only worse . Xray, MRI ,ultra sound ,EVERYTHING is healthy ,just 8 thoracic cysts
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
4 monthes, not confirmed by neurosurgeon yet ,but my spine Dr. Says it is
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Driving long periods , pulling up my pants , putting a shirt on and off.
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
My friends and family are my greatest blessing
What things have you stopped doing?
Working out at the gym
What do you think about the future?
I'm scared
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
Been a advocate for the disabled lobbied,
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Be out pain
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Miserable fraction of the life I had before .
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Don't give up