Hemangioma

[crazyapple]

Hello, I was incouraged to know that I am not the only one with this problem. I have a hemangioma in Vert#6. I don't know to much about it so I am trying to do research. I have been to all kinds of doctors since 2005 and no doctor has been able to tell me exactly what my problem was until today. I have been to every kind of doctor you can think of and none of them have been able to tell me why I have pain in my neck and upper back.Finally the Spine and Neck Specialist told me today he is almost possitive  it is the hemangioma that is causing all the pain. With it being so high up on # 6 he said there is really nothing they can do for me but give me pain medication. He said some doctors may say to have surgery by taking it out and replacing it with some bone from my hip but he would not recommend it at all!! He said it was way to risky and could leave me worst off that I am now.What do you think should I go to another doctor for a second opinion or what do I do live for the rest of my life in pain? I am only 28 years old!!!

[lilcee]

I was looking through all the posts about hemangioma and came across yours. Have you had any help with this? I was told I have on at T6 but my Dr said it wouldn't cause pain. But, I have a lot of pain in that area. I don't know where to go next or if I should get a second opinion. Have you found out anything? How are you doing?
Celia

[LittleGreekGirl]

My father just had this surgery done and his pain and neurological symptoms disapeared the minute it was removed. It was a very painful surgery to endure but well worth the lifetime of normalcy.