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Steroids & Setbacks
iI was tapering off steroids however doing so coincided with new weakness in left arm. I have no strength in my left arm no grip it’s...
karahughessalgado
May 28, 20222 min read
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Updates
I am doing well I am in good spirits I am working hard doing the physical and occupational therapy that is available to me. However it’s...
karahughessalgado
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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Great MRI
Had MRI today Not only am I stable I am improved ! What they thought could’ve been new cancer or inflammation from radiation is no...
karahughessalgado
Apr 11, 20221 min read
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Started new treatments
So we are home and navigating getting the house handicap accessible the rear chair stair lifts are in and e mastered them. I use voice...
karahughessalgado
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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Discharging March 4
Discharging I will be discharged from Shirley Ryan tomorrow Friday, March 4. My time here was more frustrating than times I’ve spent...
karahughessalgado
Mar 4, 20222 min read
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View from Shirley Ryan
The plan is for me to stay at Shirley Ryan thru March 4. I got fitted for new leg braces which I receive Tuesday and will make the...
karahughessalgado
Feb 19, 20221 min read
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Back at Shirley Ryan
Back at Shirley Ryan I was admitted back to Shirley Ryan yesterday. I got a room that looks right over Navy pier and the lake I’m up...
karahughessalgado
Feb 12, 20222 min read
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Clear MRIs
good news my MRIs are looking clear a doctor just came and told me the spine MRI looks clear (they worried about new cancer growth there...
karahughessalgado
Feb 8, 20223 min read
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Lots to report
I don’t think I’m a very good blogger. It’s been a while since my last report and a lot has happened. Right before I got released from...
karahughessalgado
Feb 8, 20223 min read
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New Days for Physical Therapy
The days I go to Burr Ridge for physical and occupational outpatient therapy have changed! I updated the Doodle... I now go on Monday,...
karahughessalgado
Jan 6, 20221 min read
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Periods of stability
Well first I’m gonna brag about my progress at Shirley Ryan ability lab. Those physical therapist and occupational therapist don’t mess...
karahughessalgado
Dec 26, 20211 min read
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making steady progress
I’m making steady progress at Shirley Ryan ability lab downtown with my physical and occupational therapy. It’s an intense schedule...
karahughessalgado
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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Rides to and from Shirley Ryan in Burr Ridge
Hey there - I am being discharged from inpatient physical therapy on December 24th and returning home. My Doctors have ordered outpatient...
karahughessalgado
Dec 15, 20211 min read
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A bit of a setback
A bit of a setback Once the radiation hit about the five week mark and then the following weeks I had mobility issues due to the...
karahughessalgado
Dec 11, 20212 min read
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Start Treatment September 15th
September 15th I start targeted brain radiation 5 days per week, chemotherapy pills 7 days per week, and physical/occupational therapy 3...
karahughessalgado
Sep 10, 20211 min read
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The Results with Dr Grimm
Yes it was a glioblastoma multiforme cancerous tumor in my left brain. The surgery successfully removed it, however there will always be...
karahughessalgado
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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