Hi David
I'm not sure this is helpful but I fully understand where you're coming from. I have similar problems. I'm 4years post stroke which affected my left side I also struggle to turn my head and always feel as though I am sitting at a funny angle which, as you say, often results in neck ache. I have to lie on my back in bed and I'm unable to turn.
So Sorry I have no answers or solutions to these problems, unfortunately just more problems we have to deal with in this nightmare.
Regards Sue
LOWER NECK PAIN.
Thanks Sue , 4 years on have things improved for you ?
Any idea what might be cause of this ? Thanks David.
Hi David, unfortunately I have no idea what causes this. Even as a Stroke Survivor, the whole thing is a complete mystery to me. Everything changes on a daily basis for me and even the professionals seemed baffled most of the time. I have found it difficult to get a straight answer whenever I have asked a question or queried something. I have also found opinions vary from professional to professional. The most knowledgeable and informative professional I have come across since my stroke in 2017 was a Neuro Physiotherapist that I worked with privately at home but unfortunately due to my husband having been unable to work since March 2020, I have not been seeing her. With my husband's help I still keep up a daily exercise regime but do miss the professional input and fresh ideas. My GP has referred me to our local Neuro Rehab Team and I am hoping that I can get some help from them in the near future .
Sorry I can't be more helpful.
Regards Sue
LOWER NECK PAIN ?
Hi Sue , Paracetamol seems to help pain & sleep . Good talking David.
I am having a similar problem in finding footwear. Seem to be wearing trainers all the time. As I improve I want to wear a dress but now cannot wear any of the shoes I have, as they all have heels. Any advice gladly welcomed.
What sort of footwear do you need/want? Fitflop have some very nice ballet pumps. They are slightly elasticated (which my brain likes!). Here's a link: https://www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/allegro-suede-ballet-pumps-p-CW4#807
Just want something that is feminine and stays on my bad foot.....got a couple of pairs of sketchers/clarks ordered, so will see how we go. Problem is I am a 6.5 shoe size ....adds to the difficulty getting the right shoes
I think Hotter shoes do half sizes, and maybe Pavers? They're all expensive, but sometimes if you're quick you can snaffle something in the sale ?
The ballet pumps in rhe link I posted above come in half sizes. Keeping them on was my concern but I find these fine. Or at least my brain thinks they're fine!!