I had my gamma knife procedure in Feb of 2014. I haven't had any side 3 weeks ago and that's when my left side partial paralysis started. it is affecting my left arm,hand, leg, and foot. Has anyone else experienced this?
My Gamma Knife procedure was after my stroke, so I already had right side weakness. I do remember reading that Gamma Knife side effects could be weakness on one side, etc. Just to be safe, I strongly recommend that you see your doctor about it. He will be able to give you a better answer and I recommend it. Columbia Neurosurgery page suggests that side effects may include "hair loss near treated area (generally temporary)
seizures
weakness
loss of balance
vision problems" but I do not know if by weakness they mean general weakness or partial paralysis. It is a good idea to see a doctor ASAP just to be safe. Take care and my best wishes!
My avm was on left frontal lobe and I had weakness in right part of the body…it was due to brain swelling I was on steroids for a long period to gain full power…they worked in my case…good luck to you
Yes. Intense pain replaced the numbness
This is me, too.
Do you have good and bad days with the weakness?
I lost use of my left side entirely in 2000 with first bleed, but through rehab gained it back. After subsquent bleeds, I have permanent weakness on that side but staying active has helped me regain and retain the use of the left side of my body. Prayers for you as you continue.
And yes, I believe I will always have a lack of senation on my left side. But it makes it easy to decide where the nurse sticks the needle, right?