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Susan2 · 02-25-2007, 03:58 PM

I would ask about the steroids. According to other postings, the Decadron can have unpleasant side effects.

I was diagnosed in May 06 with approx 11 spots - too many for Gamma Knife (in the opinion of all of the drs I spoke with). I did low dose WBR with higher dose hits at the target areas. This was a specialized regimen to try to minimize side effects. Now, eight months later, I have to go in to Gamma Knife a couple of remaining spots.

I had no edema so the call was to go without steriods. Then, if I had headaches to take OTC painkillers. If those didn't work, then I would start on steriods. I never went on steriods. Now, I have mild edema - but I'm still foregoing steriods with approval from drs.

Thus far, I have had no loss of functioning - either mental or physical. (Knock on wood).

Best of everything

02-25-2007, 03:58 PM	#6
Susan2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 87	I would ask about the steroids. According to other postings, the Decadron can have unpleasant side effects. I was diagnosed in May 06 with approx 11 spots - too many for Gamma Knife (in the opinion of all of the drs I spoke with). I did low dose WBR with higher dose hits at the target areas. This was a specialized regimen to try to minimize side effects. Now, eight months later, I have to go in to Gamma Knife a couple of remaining spots. I had no edema so the call was to go without steriods. Then, if I had headaches to take OTC painkillers. If those didn't work, then I would start on steriods. I never went on steriods. Now, I have mild edema - but I'm still foregoing steriods with approval from drs. Thus far, I have had no loss of functioning - either mental or physical. (Knock on wood). Best of everything