I Was Told I Had Anxiety, Then Doctors Found a Tumor
Summary
Izzy Fairclough, a young woman from London, experienced seizures starting at age 15, but doctors initially told her it was anxiety or stress. After repeated seizures and family pressure, doctors found she had a rare brain tumor called ganglioglioma, which was surgically removed in 2022.Key Facts
- Izzy’s first seizure occurred in summer 2021 with symptoms like numbness and loss of consciousness.
- Initial hospital scans showed no problems, and doctors attributed seizures to anxiety or stress.
- She was later suggested to have functional neurological disorder (FND), a brain-body signaling issue.
- Seizures increased to weekly episodes, severely impacting her daily life and schooling.
- After re-examining earlier MRI scans, doctors found a rare brain tumor (ganglioglioma) in March 2022.
- Ganglioglioma tumors are made of two types of brain cells and often cause seizures.
- Izzy had surgery in July 2022 to remove the tumor successfully.
- She shares her story online to raise awareness and has connected with many others facing similar health challenges.
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