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Left Frontal Meningioma surgery recovery

Brain Tumor | Last Active: May 18, 2020 | Replies (30)
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@icwright

I had surgery in 2005 to remove a large meningioma and followup Gamma Knife radiation in 2009. I had no serious after affects, nor do I today.
The problem is I am now in stage 4 kidney disease. Due to my chronic kidney issues [GFR 27} I have had no MRI's in several years. My primary care physician feels my kidneys could tolerate the MRI dyes and I should have one. I currently have no symptoms and remain reluctant to stress my kidneys.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 13, 2020

Hi, @icwright - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds as though you've been through an awful lot with your health. You are wise to try and look out for your own best interests and look into things regarding your kidneys and MRIs.

Since you mentioned the chronic kidney disease, I wanted to point to some Connect discussions on that disease you may be interested in reading over and participating in:

- General discussion of stage 4 CKD https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stage-4-ckd/

- Diet for stage 3 or 4 CKD https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/confused-about-stage-3-ckd-diet/

- Needing support before a stage 3/4 CKD appointment https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-need-support

You may likely find others in the general discussion of stage 4 CKD who may have some thoughts on your toleration of MRIs.

I'd also point you to a Mayo Clinic article on MRI for those with kidney problems https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/expert-answers/gadolinium/faq-20057772

What does your neurologist or nephrologist think about your kidneys and undergoing MRI to monitor the area where your meningioma was removed, icwright?

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