by Alfred Beltran
(Miami Seaside)
Query: Earlier this yr (1/7/2012), I suffered an ischemic stroke in the suitable facet of my mind; nonetheless, a small portion of my left facet was additionally hit. I suffered paralysis on the left facet of my face, slurred speech, paralysis of my left arm and left leg and I used to be certain to a wheelchair, I used to be 39 on the time. I’ve been blessed to have an exquisite household and a unprecedented spouse. My spouse took it upon herself to do the remedy on me herself together with assist from my older brother on Saturdays. I used to be capable of regain my face and speech again to 100%, I kicked the wheelchairs 3 months later and I began transferring my complete left arm on the fifth month publish stroke. I nonetheless have a deficiency on my left hand, I am unable to make an offended fist however I can open and shut it. I’ve to say my worst deficiency although is the truth that I’ve numbness on the highest of each ft and hypersensitive on the underside of my ft. I additionally really feel like a burning sensation and I am unable to run or stroll speedy. I hate to complain about something since I really feel fortunate sufficient to have recovered roughly 85% however my ft are killing me and I do get extraordinarily depressed due to it and at instances pissed off. The physician would not know when I’ll regain this terrible sensation. I’ve researched in all places and I am unable to discover a doable answer or something that may assist me get better. Has anybody had this downside or recognized of somebody with this downside? If that’s the case, have you ever/they recovered from this and in what time period? Was there a selected train that was achieved to regain the feeling? Please assist when you can. Thanks!
Reply: You may view www.stroke-rehab.com/central-pain-syndrome.html for extra remedy data on the kind of ache you might be describing. One different possibility that isn’t listed on the web page above is Anodyne remedy which is used for diabetic sufferers with peripheral neuropathy. I do not know if it could assist with stroke ache, however you would possibly look into it. So far as workout routines, you might probably strive desensitization strategies akin to vibration, therapeutic massage, varied textures used each day to lower hypersensitivity. You may additionally strive a TENs unit in case your MD agrees to put in writing a prescription, and you haven’t any medical contraindications.
Foot Ache
by Diana
(MI)
Query: I am 66 years previous & had a left-sided stroke 12-18-2010. I’ve had no follow-up since then & have developed SEVERE foot ache & am at a loss as what to do for aid. My physician positioned me on Neurontin 300 mg TID however I’ve NO RELIEF & my b/p has elevated for the reason that stroke. The ache is 24/7 & my physician now has I’m at max dosage of Neurontin. It is arduous to stroll, even placing on socks/sneakers HURT and my life is a dwelling hell. I take vit B12 & additionally B advanced & Mg which helps some. What can I do to regain NORMAL feeling in my ft/legs & proper facet. I perform nevertheless it takes nice effort. I need to get off all of the medication & really feel entire once more.
Reply: Hello Diana. Please see my reply and hyperlink above relating to foot ache and remedy choices.
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Foot Ache After Stroke
by Kathy
(Riverside,ca usa)
Query My husband has extreme foot ache after having a hemorrhagic stroke. Strolling is tough and the foot slides and is rubbed as he says “uncooked”. There isn’t any visible indication of pores and skin being rubbed uncooked. It appears regular simply the identical as his different foot. Please assist us with a solution.
Reply: Your husband might have what known as publish stroke ache or central ache syndrome that’s characterised by a deep burning and/or pins and needles sensation. Submit stroke ache will be tough to handle and will or might not reply to remedy. I might have your husband go to a ache clinic the place he can discover a MD that makes a speciality of coping with ache issues. Some therapies used embrace remedy, injections, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation or deep mind stimulation.
Generally ache will be attributable to spasticity or muscle spasms. If that’s the case then you may ask your husband’s neurologist to prescribe remedy or take into account injections to lower the spasticity or tightness.
Numbness following stroke
by Tony Lodge
(Renfrewshire, UK)
Query: I’ve problem sleeping on account of numbness and burning sensation in my proper foot and leg. My stroke was 10 years in the past on my left facet.
Is there something I can do to offer me aid from this situation notably at nightime?
Thanks
Reply: Sadly, ache after stroke will be tough to handle. Some present remedy strategies contain drugs (antidepressants and anticonvulsants have been useful for some), deep mind stimulation, and motor cortex stimulation. One factor to think about since you might be having a rise in ache at night time is to verify having the sheet or covers in your ft just isn’t inflicting the ache. After stroke, stimuli that usually would not trouble somebody may cause ache. I’ve labored with sufferers which have neuropathy that may’t tolerate a sheet on their ft so that’s one thing to think about.
It might probably someday take assembly with a number of physicians earlier than you discover one which listens and is devoted to serving to you management your ache. As famous within the query above, I strongly encourage you to go to a ache clinic and MD that makes a speciality of working with nerve ache.
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Sizzling ache in again hips and proper leg
by Raymond Beadle
(London)
Query: Since my stroke 20 months in the past, I’ve skilled scorching proper facet leg and foot ache. This can be very scorching and I can solely stroll for a couple of minutes earlier than the ache re-occurs. Can anybody assist to diagnose my symptons? I’ve had a MRI scan and it was clear, however my signs nonetheless happen frequently
Reply: I like to recommend studying the webpage dedicated to central ache syndrome at www.stroke-rehab.com/central-pain-syndrome.html
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Freezing and Burning Emotions Submit Stroke
by Bongi Linda
(Muizenberg, Capetown, SA)
Query: I had a stroke in 2006 (CVA l hemiplegia) my left facet nonetheless weak and thinner. I limp which now I settle for. The issue is even on a sunny day generally it feels freezing chilly however at night time once I’m in mattress as soon as I begin to really feel heat I have to take my legs out of blanket as a result of it looks like burning and the vein turn into thick.
Reply: It feels like you might have Central Submit Stroke Ache (CPSP). You may learn extra about it at https://www.stroke-rehab.com/central-pain-syndrome.html
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Ache
by Leigh Goggin
(United Kingdom)
Query:Why impulsively do I’ve ache below my foot on my paralyzed left leg ten years after stroke simply earlier than my small toes?
Reply: I am unsure why you’d develop ache in your foot after ten years nor if it is even as a result of stroke. In case your toes are growing spasticity (elevated tone) or are curling, then it could be a good suggestion to seek the advice of with an orthotist to see if there’s some sort of orthotic that might assist. Some individuals have had aid through the use of orthotics akin to toe crests or metatarsal pads.
After a stroke I’ve ache in conjunction with my foot when attempting to stroll
by Andrew Owusu
(Pittsburgh,PA)
Query: When strolling, my ft appear to twist making me land on the facet of my ft. Will an AFO assist?
Reply: It will not do away with ache, however an AFO might assist the foot land straight. You probably have tone within the foot, the AFO is not going to do away with the tone so that might have to be addressed. I might go to with the physician to see if tone is a matter and if one thing will be achieved and in addition ask for a referral to a PT and orthotist to see if an AFO could be acceptable. If it is your toes curling relatively than your foot, then you could need to look into foot orthotics relatively than orthotics for the ankle.
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