Left-Side Weakness
Brain Tumor Treatment, Neurological Deficits December 14th, 2009
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It’s been a bit difficult to write lately. My left side is much weaker now and has now moved into my arm, hands and shoulder. As I may have mentioned before, when I had the 8-day stint in the hospital, I felt a lot more weakness coming out. That was in October and it’s declined from there. Simple tasks such as buttoning a dress shirt, tying shoes, getting my left arm into a jacket – things we don’t think about can be frustrating now! Playing piano is more difficult which is hard for me to accept. Carrying a glass in my left hand without spilling it is very challenging. I’ll be doing another occupational therapy assessment soon.
In the hospial, the MRI indicated ischemia (minor stroke) so it’s either that or tumor growth, I have an MRI scheduled for Jan 8th so that will be telling.
I’ve received a number of emails and I’m sorry I haven’t been able to respond. It’s just a bit hard at the moment. I am working on my arm really hard right now, lifting light weights in therapy and still focused on walking of course. It’s going to take time however…but God is on my side. Whatever His plan might be is where I will go. There isn’t much choice. I’m taking all of the worldly steps I can.
I hope all is well. I pray I can ramble on longer in posts soon!








Mark, I was so happy to see that you were able to post a status update. I was getting worried. I hope that you will get back your strength soon. I am praying for you and your family. My husband, Marc, had a MRI yesterday, has an Avastin treatment today and we meet with our doctor tomorrow. Our good friend John, whom we met in our Support group, is having brain surgery today. His tumor was initially inoperatable but now they feel they do need to operate. I will keep you posted on the Louisiana homefront. Our boys here are really fighting as I know you are too.
I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.
Stacey – Baton Rouge, LA
Thinkin’ of you brother! I’ll give you a shout early next week before Christmas …
Your Friend,
Tigo
God bless you and keep the fight!
Hang in there my brother…you’re in my prayers every evening. I don’t believe for a moment that your work is coming to an end any time soon.
God Bless,
John
AAIII survivor.