http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma en-us http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/05/14/help-still-have-tumor-no-insurance http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/05/14/help-still-have-tumor-no-insurance Mon, 14 May 2012 17:56:53 GMT Anonymous http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/05/07/frequent-numbness-in-right-arm-and-hand http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/05/07/frequent-numbness-in-right-arm-and-hand Had a large grade 2 tumor removed Sept. 2011and received seven weeks of radiation.  The tumor was pressing on my right frontal lobe.  Recovery is still going well except for occasional scar pain and headaches but lately I have been having constant numbness in my right arm and hand and only occasionally in my left arm and hand.  It gets so bad I can't lift anything or even feel the steering wheel.  Has anyone had this?  I am getting worried so I made an appt. with my doctor.  So far I have had two MRI's and they were clear.]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 00:59:45 GMT Genny Ramsey http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/26/questions http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/26/questions
In early Feb, after fighting what I thought was the flu for 4 days, my husband took me to the doctor where they immediately sent me to the ER for fluid because I was dehydrated.  As they administered 2 bags of fluid, my blood pressure rose to dangerous levels prompting the doctor to order a CAT scan.  Our lives became a whirlwind then as they diagnosed me with what we would find out to be a grapefruit size tumor in the lower right rear of the head putting pressure on my cerebellum.  The following Friday, they were able to successfully remove it and for the most part, recovery has been great. 

I was hoping I could get a few answers regarding the rest of recovery:

The doctor told me when I was released that I would experience sharp pains.  Until recently, my head was numb (1/3 of it still is) but the past 2 weeks, I get VERY sharp pains in my head.  They don't last but 10-15 seconds but are disruptive.  Has anyone else had these and for how long?


Secondly, since the tumor put pressure on the cerebellum,  I get dizzy and lose my balance very easily, especially as I tire.  Can anyone help with the length of recovery or how long to expect these sysmptons to last?   I am back to work part-time but still not driving so I am relying on my husband and kids to be my chauffeur and I sometimes feel like a bother. 

I am very THANKFUL and BLESSED with how everything transpired and will definitely enjoy reading other success stories and be of help with my experiences if I can. 

Thanks
Veronica Lewis]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:02:18 GMT VeronicaLynn0228 http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/15/brand-new-zipperhead http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/15/brand-new-zipperhead ]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:45:55 GMT Anonymous http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/10/my-brothers-meningioma http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/10/my-brothers-meningioma
We both wish he would have had the tumor surgically removed.  Anyone have any thoughts to share on this issue?]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:58:36 GMT Anonymous http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/07/my-father-has-swelling-a-year-after-surgery http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/07/my-father-has-swelling-a-year-after-surgery Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:48:55 GMT nikki 78 http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/06/genetic-propensity-to-meningeoma http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/06/genetic-propensity-to-meningeoma Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:37:16 GMT Anonymous http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/05/just-had-surgery----24-year-old-with-meningioma http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/05/just-had-surgery----24-year-old-with-meningioma Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:36:44 GMT Anonymous http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/05/before-surgery http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/05/before-surgery
My mom is very much concerned with the recovery process and how it will impact her daily living. My dad is less independent and I worry that if my mom is unable to recovery well it will take a toll on both of them. I realize her age is a huge factor, but I am concerned with the risks and the outcome of her mental state afterwards. I see many of you are stating how it has drained you and I know that would probably cause her to be depressed because she is very active within her social groups etc.

If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate them.]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:14:27 GMT Anonymous http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/05/new-website http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/04/05/new-website
Thanks!]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:46:20 GMT docsbydocs http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/03/29/skull-base-meningioma-treatment http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/03/29/skull-base-meningioma-treatment Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:32:54 GMT Anonymous http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/03/27/diagnosed-with-meningioma-do-i-need-to-have-surger http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/03/27/diagnosed-with-meningioma-do-i-need-to-have-surger Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:06:36 GMT Anonymous http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/03/27/movement-disorders-following-removal-of-meningioma http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/03/27/movement-disorders-following-removal-of-meningioma Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:29:08 GMT Anonymous http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/03/24/2yr-survivor http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/03/24/2yr-survivor Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:31:14 GMT suzyq282 http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/03/18/i-too-just-found-out-that-i-have-a-growth http://my.braintumorcommunity.org/discussions/meningioma/2012/03/18/i-too-just-found-out-that-i-have-a-growth Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:35:38 GMT Athena