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Old 04-26-2013, 03:17 PM   #3
KsGal
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Re: steroids and muscle weakness

Yes mam. I definitely have the muscle weakness from the steroids. Im 44 years old, and if I got down on the floor for something, I had to crawl over to a table to get back up. I think the confusion may be from the whole brain radiation tho. I supposedly have problems with my short term memory and cognitive abilities, although I really only agree with the short term memory part. They told me to make sure I exercise every day to keep my muscles from melting from the steroids, so I was riding a stationary bike. Started at 30 minutes a day, and ended up at the end where I could barely do 10. It does get better. I have been off steroids a few weeks now, and I do notice a difference. Hang in there. Hugs and prayers to you and your mom.
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Diagnosed in October 2011 Stage IV with metastasis to liver.
January 2012 after double mastectomy, started taxotere, carboplatin and herceptin.
Clear.
December 2012 was diagnosed with five brain mets, and had whole brain radiation.
Around July 2014 two mets in brain, one a residual spot and one new one growing in size. Received Cyberknife on both areas
Clear/NED
April 2015 remain NED
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