My First Symptoms That Led To A BRAIN TUMOR!

Kelsey Stokstad, a young mother from Winona, Wisconsin, began experiencing numbness and tingling in her left arm in May 2023. Initially dismissed as anxiety, her symptoms escalated, leading to a seizure that prompted an emergency CT scan. The scan revealed a 4 cm brain tumor, a shocking diagnosis that brought memories of her grandfather’s battle with a glioblastoma.

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[MeowyChristmas]

I had numbness in my left fingers that would travel up my arm before I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I also had visual disturbances. When I was 8 months pregnant, I had a seizure and the doctors couldn’t figure out why. I was induced at 38 weeks because I had another seizure. The day after my son was born, I had a seizure in the hospital. I got sent to have a MRI and was diagnosed with brain cancer while holding my newborn son. Had a successful brain surgery 2 weeks later. That was 10 years ago. Both my son and I are thriving today.

[kathymills]

Wow....your story is similar only mine was the left leg.... stage 4 brain cancer survivor and thriver ... 15 clusters in the brain and secondary to the lungs, bowels, pelvis and hip. Was given a max of 6 months to live... its been nearly 4 years.... wrote a book BE YOUR OWN MIRACLE 📖 ✨️ to help others on their healing journey. You can so do this! Sending prayers and positivity 🙌✨️

[ElizabethTheunissen-pivi]

Girl, you are so beautiful with or without hair. May you recover completely.

[Boyfrend]

My first sign was a sever migrane. I couldn't raise my head. Never had a headache in my life before that. Then falling was so bad. I couldn't get myself up. I still kept working cleaning for people up till day before surgery. Been 3 years. Still recovering. Non cancerous thank God.

[AuntJulie-Jacob]

My son had glioblastoma stage 4 at 15 yrs old, he went Home at 20. Our lives were altered forever I pray for all of you people on here, God bless you all and give you strength and courage to go through your journey!😊

[dazzlingextremes]

My momma complained of dizziness for months and bc she had allergies so bad we all chalked it up to allergies... that was her ONLY symptom until she was almost dead and had to be rushed in to surgery in Christiana Delaware... they got 95 percent of it. She still passed 2 Mos later due to other cancer complications, and I miss her every single day. I'm glad you're okay. Glad your kids have you

[euniceloy]

I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2019. After many tests, they discovered it as benign but it is growing up through the optic nerve on my right eye and eventually I will lose sight in that eye. They wanted to perform surgery, but since the tumor is growing up through the middle of the brain they cannot make any promises of what could or couldn't happen. The tumor was only discovered because I was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism and during the x-rays before the surgery they discovered the brain tumor. Lucky for me I don't have any symptoms. I have chosen not to have surgery. I have just known several people that have had brain tumors and their life was never the same after they had surgery.
I continue to live a normal life knowing that probably one day I will lose a vision in my right eye and the tumor may possibly cause other problems but for now I have chosen not to do surgery. Your story is of interest to me. I am thankful that you are doing well. 💗

[sheilagadde]

Prayers, for a full recovery. Such a lovely lady.

[gailwagner]

Mine was breast cancer fourth stage.. given 18 to 24 months 11 years ago.. ❤

[patwo]

I'm always so sad to see young people going through cancer treatments. God Bless You and keep you safe and in comfort during your treatments. May you have a complete recovery and a long and happy life.

[marypevitt]

I live in Australia I had a 7 kilo tumor removed I had 25 rounds of radiation and 14 days in hospital all I paid was 45 $ worth of medication when I left hospital I'm still being treated to make sure it hasn't returned almost 6years later I have CT SCAN every 6 months and cost me ZERO dollars, thank you Peter Mac cancer centre

[adamstalilonis]

God bless this beautiful and brave angel!!

[maryannedelaney]

God bless everyone with or had cancer and the people who care for them.

[KathyDickson-os]

That is so crazy. I had never herded of anyone having symptoms of low potassium. Back in June I woke up paralyzed. I couldn’t stand or sit. Of course we called 911. I had the same thing. Mine was severe so I was in the hospital for 4 days. I made a complete recovery. I’m glad you did too.

[Barbzie-swgx]

So glad you took QUICK action. Numbness in the arms can signal other medical conditions, it should never be ignored. Sorry you had to go through this. Thank you for sharing your story.🤗

[elizabethconroy]

Big hugs, my dear
What a beautiful Family
Wishing you all the best ❤

[yvonnerahui]

I know this exactly..it did end up a panic attack but from stress. I went through years of it until I realized the terrible dooming feeling I got was the same.
I learned that I needed to rewire my brain & started pretend laughter when feelings came. After a couple of times it was over..till a year later. Back it came..But this time..I remembered what to do more or less straight away.. so spoke out loud positive uplifting words & laughed. I never let it take hold..& its gone.

[cathybutcher]

This is exactly what happened to me, except the numbness started in my foot and moved up my legs. I tell everyone that I can that numbness should not be ignored !! I don't know why it is not talked about a lot more by health professionals.

[JohnReynolds-ty]

It’s nice when someone can afford health care and get the help they need. My heart goes out to all those that can’t afford health care and suffer in silence. The miracle here is that her health insurance actually paid for care.

[sofpe]

You are an incredible woman. Thanks for sharing your story. Lots of love♥️