[embur102]

Hi Dizzy,

In June, 2014 I had a brain met that was discovered by seizure, also....no other symptoms, or metastasis at that time.
Did the dex and Keppra....holy cow, was I a Hot Mess!!

Hang in there, it does get better. The nurse suggested taking the dex at 6 am, 10am, 2pm ,and 6pm, and adding melatonin about 8 pm, to be able to sleep. It did help ( i wasn't decoupaging the fridge at 3 am and getting confrontational with the neighbors anymore!)

I had a successful Gamma knife treatment, then had rebound swelling 6 months after. Currently weaning down from another huge round of dex ( started in Oct., now down to two milligrams a day, will finish Jan 31), but it has taken care of the swelling.

Switched from Keppra (which made me severely depressed) to Vimpat.

Liver mets discovered about the same time as the swelling, so now in treatment for that (Taxotere/Herceptin/Perjeta).

Know that you WILL get through this!! There is lots of love and support and "success" stories from the women on this board.

Good luck with the gamma.....let us know how it goes.
Holding you in Love and Light, and sending healing energy ~~~~~~~~~~