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Glioblastoma: Anyone have difficulty walking, use of legs and arms?
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Tenho uma grande amiga com glioblastoma há 16 meses, foi operada, fez radio e quimio, teve 2 convulsões. Na 2ª convulsão, quando voltou do hospital, a mão esquerda paralisou, a direita está sempre a tremer. Não consegue fazer nada sozinha, e está cada vez a andar pior. Desiquilibra-se. Toma muita medicação que a faz engordar. Só come e dorme. È muito triste. Não vi por aqui que estas paragens das mãos tivessem a haver com o cancro. Eu penso que terá sido da radioterapia. Será?
Faz fisioterapia uma vez por semana mas não vejo diferença nenhuma. E voces, a fisioterapia faz alguma coisa?
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I believe the paralysis in her hand is related to cancer cells. My husband's got glioblastoma 8 months ago. The tumor on his right side was 90% removed in surgery, but the tumor on his left side was located deep inside and couldn't be surgically removed, causing him to lose control of his right hand and right foot. The medication also caused weakness. Although he could still move his right hand and foot after surgery, they have been slowly deteriorating. Recently, he had a minor stroke, resulting in paralysis on his entire right side.
He has had two short seizures, but hasn't had any more. Due to the stroke, he can't get up, stand, and has difficulty swallowing now, so he's receiving physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy to help with his rehabilitation. I think rehabilitation is helpful, but the effects aren't immediate or significant. It also requires the patient's cooperation and continuous practice.