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Spinal Hemangioma

I have been diagnosed with a benign vertebral hemangioma on C7 that is 7mm. I have sharp throbbing pain that starts between my shoulder blades and shoots into both arms. I have been to an oncologist, and a neurosurgeon. The neurosurgeon said to do nothing but "watch" it, and repeat the MRI in 6 months. I wouldn't be opposed to that, except that I have so much pain.  It is becoming unbearable and I have been on high doses of hydrocodone for the last 5 weeks.

In order to diagnose this, I have undergone a CT Scan, Bone Scan, and MRI.  

I have researched hemangioma extensively and have yet to find anything about this type of tumor being located in the cervical vertebrae.

What is the typical treatment for this?  Although this tumor seems small, I believe it is the cause for the pain.  Do you also believe that something so small could cause so much pain?  I have been getting nowhere with the doctors in my area and am ready to go over 400 miles away to get help.  Do you think this is necessary or should I just give up and hope the pain subsides in the next six months?

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am losing patience.

Thanks,

JJ
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