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Are their any remedies for Drop-Foot. Caused from a fall, not on a hard surface.
MRI shows problems with Lumbar spine.
Have had for five years.
What are your experiences with patients going through Gamma Knife surgery for Acoustic Neuroma & Meningioma tumors? Does it cause more harm than good, does it last forever or will I still have to have tumors surgically removed?
I am 33 years with MUSK positive Myasthenia gravis...have spent years on low-dose prednisone and ultra low dose pyridostigmine AS NEEDED...had IVIG in January...back at my baseline. Because of diminishing calcium, doctors have suggested decrease in prednisone and start of Cellcept(liquid), I have been on it for 8 days and even with Ranitidine... it is hard to tolerate in my stomach.., AND my head fills Ike an inflated balloon encased in my skull so I take two/ three ibuprofens per day. Today I STOPPED the Cellcept, it’s been debilitating.... between the head pressure and the upset stomach.... I can’t leave my house.... not mention the fact that I am on TWO immune suppressants during cold and flu season.. I am taking 4ml of Cellcept twice a day and alternating prednisone 5/10 mgs a day.
I am on 2500 mg cellcept and am fortunate I have not experienced your side effects. Often the docs prescribe Immuran when cellcept is not tolerated. Also Ritumab has been successful with MUSK.
Good luck
My prayers to Almighy for your recovery and make life tolerable.HE definitely helps.Just wish to know whether you were on Statins for long time earlier to onset of MG ?
Prayers for your recovery.Om Shanti ie Peace to all.
Hi Tom @tom2017
Great question regarding the treatment options for foot drop. Here is general information from Mayo Clinic about treatment options https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/foot-drop/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372633
You may also be interested in joining other members who are talking about drop foot on Connect here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/foot-drop-226da2/
What treatment have you tried?
@annamae1952, I look forward to hearing responses from the doctors to your questions about stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which is sometimes referred to as gamma dnife or cyberknife surgery.
SRS has been discussed a lot among Connect members living with meningioma and acoustic neuromas. You may wish to join in these conversations:
- multiple meningioma brain tumors https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/brain-tumors/
– Life after Brain surgery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/life-after-brain-surgery/
Hi @looking2u4more and @susiejohn
I would appreciate your sharing your experiences with MuSK positive Myasthenia gravis with Connect members in these discussions:
- Myasthenia Gravis* https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hi-everyone-let-me-begin-by-telling-you-some-of-my-story/
- Myasthenia gravis (MG) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myosthenia-gravis/
Anna, I meant to also link you to this archived Video Q&A about acoustic neuromas:
- #MayoClinicNeuroChat on Acoustic Neuromas with Dr. Weisskopf https://connect.mayoclinic.org/webinar/mayoclinicneurochat-on-acoustic-neuromas-with-drs-bendok-weisskopf/