ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: mar50 on February 09, 2007, 04:03:23 pm
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I am 5 1/2 months post-surgery for removal of the cyctic part of my AN and 3 months post-GK. Suddenly, as of today, my facial weakness (almost non-existant until now - it was there, but very slight) has become much worse - drooping mouth, can't make "rasberries" with my mouth anymore and eye feels funny and won't shut 100%. Is this a normal occurance this far out? I would love to hear anyone else's experiiences, thoughts, etc. thank you!!!!!
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In case anyone else has the same question, this timeline is within reason, per my drs.
Good luck to everyone.
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Hi Mar50,
Has there been any improvement in your facial weakness since your original post? I am assuming it is just a temporary situation :) Do you know if the problem was caused by the surgery or the GK?
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They tell me it's from the GK, hopefully temporary, although it's been a week of hi-dose steroids with little imrpovement. I think I was just a little naive in assuming I had "escaped" facial problems other than very minor ones post-surgery.
AN - the gift that keeps giving! ;)
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I was told that temporary facial problems could occur several months after treatment. The main reason I am choosing GK is because the neurosurgeon I consulted with told me that surgery would definately damage my facial nerve.
I do hope you see some improvement soon, I'm sure those steroids are not fun.
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I wish you the VERY best on your upcoming treatment. I'm sure you will have every success, sounds like you have excellent/thoughtful care. And just knowing about the possibilties ahead of time can be nothing but helpful. Although call yor dr. for any questions, I sometimes hesitate on that count, to my disadvantage. Take care!!!!!