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What Is The Cause Of Weakness?
My husband has glioblastoma multiforme & is currently having his second round of radiotherapy for a second tumour in the corpus callosum. He is 6 months post surgery & is on 6mgm Dexamethasone.a day. He is getting progressively weaker & losing muscle bulk throughout his body despite walking, swimming & weights. Is this weakness due to disease progression, dexamethasone or,radiation ?He is 65.
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.
Unfortunately all of the three can cause weakness. Though, I think Dexamethasone is the one more responsible. I do not recommend to discontinue, especially now that he is having radiation therapy.
Hope this helps with your question, please feel free for further questions.
Unfortunately all of the three can cause weakness. Though, I think Dexamethasone is the one more responsible. I do not recommend to discontinue, especially now that he is having radiation therapy.
Hope this helps with your question, please feel free for further questions.
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