Thank you for your kind and positive words. D
[Good morning all, Ihad a stroke in Feb this year, I-have left side weakness with my arm causing me most distress. Ifeel getting use of my arm will be the key to getting back to a better me. I can walk with an AFOon my left leg and use a walking stick. Im going on holiday in 2weeks and wonder if anyone has tips to make my travel pleasurableā¦ ive got it in my head that everything will be as hard as it is here but want to feel Ive had a break, both me and my husband need a rest , so Iguess I just answered my own questions- go and have a rest.
@triciabaynes good morning, i have left sided weakness too. My leg causing me the biggest issue. I am due to get an AFO in next few weeks. Really hoping this improves my walking lots.
I have just come back from a holiday and I would say go for it & try not to stress. It isnāt as easy as pre stroke days but doesnāt mean you canāt enjoy it.
Not sure if youāre going abroad but if you are book airport assistance. It works well and helps manage fatigue. I trued to plan rest days into my holiday and pacee myself so that I didnāt get top fatigued. I still got fatigue but it didnāt spoil anything.
If we did a trip out then planned the next day as a quiet day. I went to bed a bit earlier than I would normally on holiday. If I did some walking I made sure there was somewhere to stop and rest (usually a cafe or bar).
One of the things I never thought about was ensuring the hotel had walk in showers. For me I canāt get in a bath so this is really important. An email to hotel should sort this for you if its necessary.
Above all Just go and relax and have a great time. You can catch up on any rest when you get home. Itās not as bad as you think it will be and people are always prepared to help you out.
Best wishes
Ann x