Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

I am 81 yrs old and had a 5cm meningioma that has been removed by surgery 6 weeks ago. The medications that I was instructed to take have reeked havoc on my life, swollen right side of face, swollen lips, right eye not working properly, et al. I have stopped talking those meds (at Doctor's advice) but still get medium sized headaches. Since I forgot to ask Doc at my follow up, Can I take Exedrine for those headaches?

I don't think it is a glioma. It should be a meningioma. It needs to be checked from time to time. do not worry.

Question i have an 8.9 mm spot on right temperal lobe that doesn’t enhance but how come you know what yours is and they have no idea what mine is and if glioma don’t know what kind?

Hi, I was in the same position. Left side Sphenoid Wing Meningioma, growing over my optical nerve as well. (6.4cm x 3.4cm 7.7cm). I started to have speech problems and in my left eye sometimes sharp pain. So I decided to do my second surgery (first surgery 2012) on 1/7/2020 here in Los Angeles. I was scared about my eye side and so other issue which could create a brain surgery, like you mentioned. When I woke up, after a 7 hour surgery, I couldn't believe I could see everything better, after 2 ½ days in the hospital they released, me due to the fact that I was "top-fit". I am so happy I did it. I am 67 years old myself but I did have problems and therefore had to consider the operation. I do know it is a difficult decision....good luck to you!!!

They could only do the brain and partial spine since techs were late getting me into machine, and doctors were waiting to see me. I will be finishing the spine scan on Monday and follow-up again with my doctors. Thank goodness the brain showed no growth since October. Also, my NS and NO scheduled me to see a neurologist at the end of this month.

I would wait if your meningioma is not growing. My PCP said there is so much risk with any type of brain surgery. If I start having symptoms I am sure it would be a big decision. About a month ago my husband asked me if I wanted to have surgery if I was unable to make the decision (incapacitated) and I was having symptoms. I said yes.

How did the full spine and brain MRI go, @deblee?

I had surgery on October 24th I am starting to feel better! For me surgery was what was recommended because of size and location! I wish you luck in whatever you choose! I feel better no headaches my arm and shoulder and leg pain is better pretty much all my problems are getting better!:

Hi I am having symptoms but I would not have surgery unless things were a lot worse. Some days can be difficult.

I am on the watch and wait regimen also. Incidental discovery when they were ruling out tumors for tinnitus. No symptoms. It’s been a year and a half. Having my third MRI soon. No change from first to second. My meningioma is a left side convexity 3cm x 2cm x 1 1/2 cm. I saw a neurosurgeon recommended by my primary care physician. I went back to my PCP and asked if there was anyway I could get a Mayo consult. My hospital has an agreement with the Mayo Clinic so she was able to get me a free consult. She did all the leg work. Their interpretation was the same as my neurosurgeon. Since no symptoms and so far not growing wait and watch. I could have it removed because it is an easy removal spot but my PCP said it’s brain surgery so don’t do it if you don't have to. I’m 67 years old. There are new technology medical treatments being used and perfected every year. This is why waiting can be good if you aren’t having symptoms. I hope I won’t need surgery.