hope im posting in the right place. my name is debbie im 33. im my moms POA and total caregiver. also i have 4 kids, a hubby, 4 dogs and a cat, lol a happy zoo.

long long story short my mom has had lots of problems that stem from a brain AVM that was treated with radiation. she has/had what is call "late side effect reaction from radiation. it gave her brain nurcrosis that she very recently had removed by surgery.

thankfully she retained her speech and can move her right side. her right side was already being effected by the nurcrosis, long term predisone, and farther by her stroke (brain bleed kind) her surgery has however cause her right arm and leg to be numb. her foot rolls to the side making trying to walk fairly dangerous ad we are waiting for a brace thing that i forget the name of

we are going through more physical theropy, and hoping this time it will have lasting effects

im just here to learn and share

thank you
debbie

Welcome to NT!

Thank you for the intro. You are one busy lady!
I'm sorry about all these things your mom is having problems with...but it appears she has a wonderful, loving caregiver.

Make yourself right at home. Roam thru the forums and post anywhere you feel inclined. We have a Caregiver's Forum here at NT....Here's the link to get you there if you are interested:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=56

This is a wonderful place full of caring people. You'll get much support from others, and perhaps you've got some to share.

It's great to have you!

Rae

Debbie,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. There are great number and caring fellow members here, you will see we are supportive and relaxing place. Just let us know if we can be of any help. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Just wanted to add my welcome! Hope you can find some answers and also some fantastic friends along the way!!