permanant brain damage frome use....

[gnarly_1]

HI EVERYBODY....im sorry I havent been on as much as I like but its due to a rapidly deteriorating vision problem deep inside my brain .....im very forchanete to have Barrow neurological out here to go to....there the best in the world they have narrowed it down to
to much spinal fluid pressure on my optical nerves and a narrowing of the gap in between my brain stem and the cerabellum the point of this post is to let you know where I have been my vision comes and goes but also to tell you what else they seen they took an MRI apart a picture at a time of my brain im 49 yrs old but my brain looks like that of an 80 yr old the doctor flat out ask me if I had a chronic problem with drugs???? that he has seen this in chronic drug abusers in the past the best way to describe it it looks like 1/4 and 1/2 in gaps 2 to 3 in into my brain he said for a man my age it should look like hairline fractures so 16yr on narcotics with 6 1/2 on methadone have left permanent brain damage....he also went on to say the brain was an amasing organ and would reroute tings around the damaged area but this if to let everyone know you dont get away with this scott free  please keep me in your prayers there is a lot more testing to do and probably a surgery to correct the problem....im in Gods hands and some of the best doctors in the world im a bit nervous but God has got me threw worst Thanks for your time your C/L Mark          

[rizboy]

not been on this site very long, but in the short space of time i have  seen you answer almost every post with a knowledge that only ex-addicts have, your wisdom should be bottled!! not sure whatt else to say but you are in my thoughts.take care.chris

[lulu747]

Hi Gnarly
I too am up in the middle of the night again.  I am so sorry to hear your health challenges-though I am happy you are in such good hands.  I know that you will be taken care of...You've been such tireless well of wisdom and inspiration on this forum.  Sending prayers, love, and support....Lu

[minn66]

Hi gnarly,

I truly believe God puts angels on this Earth to help and guide us down here. My friend Mary Ann is one and so are you. Your guidance, wisdom, and true caring have helped many that you aren't even aware of. Thank you for all you do and for sharing your personal news with us. I find strength from your posts as do so many others. I, and I'm sure everyone here, am praying and sending positive vibes your way. God bless you, heal you, and keep you safe.

Minn

[theirmommie72]

i know you don't know me but i read your posts all the time.  i am so sorry to hear about this.  i hope for the best for you.  prayers to you and i hope you get better real soon.  

t~

[GA_need_help]

Mark,
Its just like you to use something scary and challenging in your own life to inspire us to better physical and spiritual health.  I thank you for that.  I am also so sorry you are going through this!  I pray for God's comfort and peace as you get to the other side of this.  You are a man of Jesus'--a brother to me--doing our Lord's ministry here, and He knows how much we need your help on this site.  Who can count the number of people you help, with your selfless giving!  Please know my prayers will be with you.  Marie