Hi there I have the same experience every time I see my dr . He uses the line it’s all stroke related. I’m sure he has a point but it doesn’t help the symptoms. Eventually I paid to see an osteopath who really helped wx my mobility in my arm! I think it’s bad they don’t suggest other things to try. Regards suzywong
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Thats very kind Roland @pando
The pool is a great place for physio stuff. I have to say i’m not a great pool person but do dabble in phases. Hope you’ve had a great time in Italy.
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It does get frustrating when you get fobbed off with the same thing. I think there comes a point where we perhaps have to accept that they’re right but only once all avenues have been explored.
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Hi, Ann ; last day of holiday today… but it’s windy. I had physio in the pool today and highlight was walking on tip-toes (balls of feet) for challenge with proprioception. Physio was a little out of her depth with me, but stunned with my arm movement, and now my pelvic floor aches after the hard session. Must always remember to get stroke-physios otherwise a bit a damage is inflicted. I often get that with yoga, massage and other physios if they are not stroke-qualified
In conclusion, I’m neutral about pool, but think it has good potential if we use it wisely. Personally I have always been a water enthusiast
ciao, Roland
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Hi I do appreciate that a great many of my aches and pains are stroke related but I would at least appreciate an examination and some ideas of things I could do to help.regards suzywong
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Absolutely they should check & not just assume. We are all still liable to get other things wrong with us that are not stroke related & it should be ruled out begore saying it is stroke related.
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Hi Mrs5K I am Norma Jean do youremember me I am in the same boat as you totally. My double vision has gone but I still suffer with this peculiear feeling in my head and I have seen ear nose and throat specialists and neurologists still suffering and my stroke was in 2017 I cannot do anything in the house as looking up is out of question and turning my head from side to side I have to turn my body round to speak to someone who is sittingatthe side of me. I feel dreadfully sorry for you as the other thing ie nobody understands what you are going through and always say I look well. Please get in touch with me if you can and we can pass on any useful information.we have to one an other.Norma Jean
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@Norma_Jean_K great to hear from you. I’m sorry to hear you are still suffering as much as you were. It’s no fun is it. I am pleased i got checked by ENT but i never really expected they could help.
I’ve been reading a little bit into a condition called PPPD and I’m wondering if this is what I have. I don’t know if the link below is any use to you but might be worth a look.
I’m trying to push through my symptoms so I can live a little but that’s not always possible. Like uou say as people can’t see it they don’t understand how we feel.
Sending my best wishes
Ann x
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