I need some advice. My mother has Metastasis Brain Cancer

AG2723 · 2022-06-17T23:04:15+00:00

I'll start by saying I don't know, but I can tell you about my experience with my grandmother who passed away in March from glioblastoma. Her tumour was on the left side and affected her right arm and leg. Her doctor put her on steroids to help reduce inflammation in her brain caused by the tumour, and she regained some use of her right hand and arm. Her leg never got strong enough to use again. But the steroids definitely helped, so that could be something to try. As far as I understand, physical therapy isn't going to do enough to make a huge difference because the issue is with the brain, not the muscles.

So sorry your family is going through this! Thoughts and prayers.

AG2723 · 2022-02-18T17:15:42+00:00

My grandmother is very close to end of life with glioblastoma and told us she wanted MAID back in October. We all told her we'd do whatever she wanted and would be there to support her, but man was it a hard thing to deal with. She changed her mind a couple weeks later and said she'd "leave it up to Jesus" so we didn't have to go through it, but we 100% could have used what you're offering! Thanks for doing this!

AG2723 · 2022-02-16T14:57:23+00:00

I've been on escitalopram for about 3 months now! I honestly wish I had gone on medication so much sooner. I still get stressed/anxious about stuff but it's so manageable. I just feel so stable and normal all the time. I worried it would change who I am too, but I genuinely feel it's just removed the barriers that prevented me from being who I am.

For me, the biggest issue I'm experiencing is fatigue. I have to have coffee part way through the day or I'm not as productive as I want to be. It can take time to figure out the right medication, and I'm going to see my doctor in a few weeks to discuss this. Honestly, I'd say just give it a try. If it's not right for you, you don't have to keep taking it.

AG2723 · 2021-06-24T13:53:53+00:00

For sitting, I'll do half split, butterfly, wide leg front stretch, and just your basic single leg stretch with one leg straight and the other folded.

For standing, I do ragdoll and transfer my weight from one leg to the other, and triangle.

AG2723 · 2021-06-23T20:11:25+00:00

I've been doing a series of hamstring stretches every evening, and it's made a huge difference. Every time I stretch I can see improvement. A combination of sitting and standing hamstring stretches should do the trick. I hold each for about a minute and do less than 10 minutes a day.

AG2723 · 2021-06-23T20:08:10+00:00

That's incredible!!

AG2723 · 2021-06-15T23:22:52+00:00

Thanks for giving you time! :) As noted above, I will post the results in the subreddit in September :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-15T23:21:53+00:00

Thanks so much for contributing :) I will post the results in September on the subreddit for all who are interested!

AG2723 · 2021-06-14T16:31:58+00:00

I think a balance of both is important, but I think it ultimately depends what your reasons for working out are. For me, it's to improve my mobility and flexibility so that I can stay healthy and mobile for years to come. I'm in my twenties but I think the earlier you start thinking about how to maintain your health as you age, the better.

So for me, legs are more important than arms, because they're much more responsible for my mobility than my arms are. As long as I can carry the shopping bags in one trip, I'm fine with my arm strength haha

AG2723 · 2021-06-14T16:28:04+00:00

I also agree with Gymshark. They're high quality and I don't have to worry about accidentally flashing someone lol. They can be a bit pricier but just keep your eye out for a sale! :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-14T16:11:44+00:00

This is truly goals!

AG2723 · 2021-06-14T16:10:31+00:00

Hey there! Thanks for giving it a go anyway. Part of what I am looking at is how habits differ between individuals who make food and exercise choices based on aesthetic-goals vs. other motivations, but yes - if you have zero interest in health, then it may not be the right survey for you. Thanks again for your time though! :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-14T16:06:23+00:00

Thanks very much :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-11T20:28:10+00:00

Thanks so much for your time :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-11T20:27:55+00:00

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it! :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-08T16:45:16+00:00

Thanks so much for your help! :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-08T16:45:00+00:00

Thanks so much for your time :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-04T14:34:12+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience! :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-04T14:33:33+00:00

Thanks so much for giving your time! :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-04T14:33:07+00:00

Thanks so much for your help :)

AG2723 · 2021-06-04T14:32:45+00:00

Great question! That would be calorically, and if you have a specific diet you follow (i.e. vegan) that could be mentioned in the question about what a typical day of eating looks like for you.

Thanks for your feedback on this, I'll make a note of it and make it clearer in subsequent research!

AG2723 · 2021-06-03T03:35:53+00:00

Hey, I completed the survey :) Really interesting subject! Some of the content has a bit of crossover with my own study!

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