Each individual affected by meningioma will have different symptoms due to the different area of the brain affected. However, some symptoms may include:
- Muscle weakness (one side of the body or both)
- Reduced ability to move around
- Reduced ability to carry out activities of daily living
- Changes to sensation and co-ordination
- Changes to sense of joint position
- Inattention or neglect of affected body parts
- Difficulty with speech
- Difficulty swallowing
- Visual problems
- Changes to taste/smell
- Headaches/sickness
- Fatigue
- Seizures
- Changes in personality/behaviour/memory
- Changes to bladder or bowel continence
Meningioma causes a broad range of symptoms that affect everyday living and ability to perform normal functional activities. It is essential that individuals with meningioma are managed by a multi-disciplinary team of experienced health professionals in order to cover all aspects of the condition. Your specialist neurological physiotherapist at Manchester Neuro Physio will complete a holistic assessment of your symptoms and discuss a detailed treatment plan focused on achievement of realistic short and long-term goals.
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