Hello,
This is the first time I've ever requested information on line about my problem. I had the gamma knife done just about 6 weeks ago. Since then they put me on decadron because the right side of my face keeps going numb.Well, after taking this, thing got even worse. I can't concentrate and haven't been able to work, I don't dare drive a car because I feel like a zombie. They said to stop taking the decacron, so i'm being weaned off, down to 2mg every other day. But, I'm worried because I still can't concentrate and I get really foggy feeling. The numbness on my face they say that I'd have to get use to. But, what I'm worried about is my life, I just hate it when this foggy feeling creeps over my head, and some days I feel like that all day. Even certain foods taste bitter, and my mouth taste bitter all the time. I have to suck on suckers all day just to keep that bitter taste out. Oh, I can hardly climb stairs, and I get tired very easily . Can the Gamma knife do damage like that? The tumor is on the right side brain stem. I would appreciate any information
Thanks,
Pam