"Spinal Tumor"

I have been waiting  for an appt. with neurosurgery at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for eleven months. I was told probably around three years - that was confirmed by the dept when I  rang them. I don't want to push in on anyone, but I have to look at my needs too.

I am in despair. I was having lower back, groin, buttocks and leg pain, so I had an MRI which showed a nerve sheath tumor. Underneath my left foot there is pins and needles now and some numbness. Groin and lower back is affecting my every moment and certain positions causes even worse pain, esp in bed when laying down.

Seeing the whole me

I am living with this every day and it's unbearable. I need to speak to a neurosurgeon to explain and to hopefully answer some of my questions.

It sounds strange but I am also getting slight pins and needles in my left hand now and I need to talk to someone as I can't go on like this.

There was an issue with the dept many years ago, but I have never had the chance to talk to the relevant people about what happened. I never wanted to resort to writing this, but it was suggested to me and I thought I've got nothing to lose. (I hope.)

I don't know if anyone reads these letters, but I am begging to see someone who will just look at the symptoms and discuss with me what's happening.

Please just give me the opportunity.

Thanks for taking the time to read this letter.