Rehab for Meningiomas

[Rick0517]

I had surgery for a meningioma back in November'07 and have had complications such as balance and coordinations difficulties, neck and head pain,tenderness at the Surgery Site loss of hearing and eyesight on my left side (side of tumor),memory and concentration difficulties. My Doctor will only say that it takes time to heal and I am taking a very long time.Well I would like help myself improve a  little faster, does anyone have any suggestions based on experience ?

[ampky]

I, too had surgery to remove a hemangioma,  Do you know its location?  I would push your docs for rehab (PT, OT and possible speech therapy).

[Rick0517]

I'm 57 years old and the tumor size was 2.8cm.(To the best of my recollection)I have informed my Doctor of all my complications and he keeps telling me that people heal at different speeds and I'm just taking a long time (it's ben 8 months since my surgery).
I tried to get physical therapy but my Doctor (the surgeon) said no.Also no to Chiropratic care.
I would appreciate any suggestions that you might pass along.

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

How old are you? The length of recovery depend on age, general health of the patient, location and size of the meningioma. I would suggest you to opt for physical and occupational therapy to reduce these impairments. Also please be sure to inform your doctor incase a new symptom appears.