4. Neurological Deficits: When Your Body Betrays You
Imagine waking up one day and finding it hard to hold your coffee mug. These mysterious bouts of weakness or lack of coordination may seem sporadic at first but may signal something far more sinister. Neurological deficits such as these are common symptoms of PCNSL, often ignored or mistaken for fatigue or aging.
Tumors arising from PCNSL can be located in various regions of the brain or spinal cord. Depending on their location, they can impact different neurological functions. If a tumor is affecting the motor cortex, you might experience unexplained weakness or even partial paralysis in extreme cases.
These neurological deficits don’t just stop at physical impairments; they also affect your emotional well-being. You might find it increasingly frustrating that you can’t perform tasks you once took for granted. This emotional toll adds another layer of complexity to the already challenging symptom. (4)
