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Brain Mets & Neuropathic Pain – What Helps?

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    • October 30, 2017 at 10:22 am
    sgreenberg
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      Hi,

      My wife has 9 brain mets, as of the last MRI. Keytruda and limited-dosage Taf/Mek have stopped progress for now, BUT one of the mets is causing weakness and pain in her left arm – making it hard to function.

      Any thoughts as to how to manage the pain aspect? The anti-epileptic she's on (Lacosamide) isn't helping the pain, nor do over-the-counter pain relievers. We've got access to marijuana, but she’s hesitant to use this while at work. Physiotherapy? Massage or acupuncture?

      Thanks for any help,

      Steven

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        • November 26, 2017 at 3:57 pm
        Calynda
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          Im interested in this too.  I have 3 Mets in my brain and my left side (arm, hand, foot and leg) have varying tingly/numbness/pain levels.  I’m considering applying for the medical marijuana card, but have similar reservations about its use and working.  Hopefully someone has some insight

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