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Glasgow Woman Prepares for Wedding After Decade-Long Misdiagnosis Leads to Tumor Discovery

Julie Coleman, who endured years of untreated back pain, is recovering from spinal surgery and adapting to life with nerve damage as she plans to walk down the aisle on crutches this July.

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Overview

  • Julie Coleman experienced persistent back pain and leg numbness for nearly a decade, repeatedly misdiagnosed as sciatica by her GP.
  • An MRI in November 2024 revealed a large benign spinal schwannoma, which was surgically removed in January 2025 at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
  • The surgery successfully removed most of the tumor, but irreversible nerve damage has left Julie with no sensation below her right knee, requiring crutches and a wheelchair for mobility.
  • Julie and her family have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical and living expenses associated with her condition and reduced income.
  • Despite her challenges, Julie remains determined to walk down the aisle on crutches at her July wedding, with her son accompanying her and other adaptations planned for the ceremony.