Outcome
The majority of meningiomas do not reoccur but you will have regular scans to check if there has been any regrowth. After a period of time you may stop having scans and check ups completely.
The type of long term difficulties you may experience will depend partly on where the meningioma was located. Common problems include headaches and fatigue but you may also experience other difficulties including changes in your vision, memory or have weakness in your leg or arm.
A number of different health professionals can help you with these problems.
Often people who have had a meningioma find it hard to explain to people that although they may look fine, they still have difficulty with certain things. It can be hard to cope with problems that are long term and you may feel frustrated and angry that you haven’t completely recovered. It often helps to confide in someone who understands how you feel. Keeping your thoughts and feelings bottled up inside of you can make everything seem worse. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself and do too much too soon. Do little and often and plan what you are going to do each day. You might find it helpful to keep a diary of how you are feeling. This can help you see that you are making small improvements week by week.
A number of different health professionals can help you with these problems.
Clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist
They may perform a neuropsychological assessment to assess your intelligence, memory and other processes. They can also give therapy to help you cope with the problems you are having.Physiotherapist
They can help with any difficulties you may be having with limb weakness, difficulty walking or lifting etc. Some physiotherapist specialise in neurology although most cover a range of medical conditions.Occupational therapist
They can assess you to see if you might benefit from any adaptations to your home or special equipment. They can also help with practical skills such as managing money, coping with stress and anxiety.Often people who have had a meningioma find it hard to explain to people that although they may look fine, they still have difficulty with certain things. It can be hard to cope with problems that are long term and you may feel frustrated and angry that you haven’t completely recovered. It often helps to confide in someone who understands how you feel. Keeping your thoughts and feelings bottled up inside of you can make everything seem worse. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself and do too much too soon. Do little and often and plan what you are going to do each day. You might find it helpful to keep a diary of how you are feeling. This can help you see that you are making small improvements week by week.
