Acoustic Neuroma: Care Instructions

Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:

• You have symptoms of a stroke. These may include:
  • Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.
  • Sudden vision changes.
  • Sudden trouble speaking.
  • Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
  • Sudden problems with walking or balance.
  • A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.

Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:

• You are dizzy or lose your balance.
• You lose hearing in one ear.
• Part of your face droops or sags.
• You have vision problems, such as blurred or double vision, or you can see only out of one eye.
• You slur your words or cannot talk normally.

Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:

• You do not get better as expected.