Numbness and fizzing in limbs, Anyone else?

[Mrs5K]

@Sunshine55 i haven’t had the fizzing / tingling but others have mentioned that they’ve had that when the feeling has started to come back. Maybe it could be the start of that for you?

There is also a condition called CPSP which can occur after stroke. Have a look at this link if you want a bit more info.

https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-ee-uk-revc&source=android-browser&q=central+post+stroke+pain

There are also others that have talked about CPSP on the forum.

CPSP

A glimpse of a better future

Hi Nigel, I’m the same… it’s numbness, paraesthesia, stiffness, spasms every other day. It varies all the time, and yesterday was a nightmare… the spasms were all over my foot, hip and ankle, and my morale crashed (yet again). Today, in need of some encouragement, I did a standard test for proprioception. I wonder how well you would do at this, Nigel. Fancy a go? So I stood upright, no support, feet together, eyes closed. My wife timed me and I managed just over 2 minutes (no peeping). It was …

Central post stroke pain

@Fledge i don’t have CPSP but really feel for her & it must be so hard for you watching her in that much pain. Maybe try some distraction techniques. Things she enjoys might help take her mind off it temporarily. Push for a referral to a pain clinic too. Sending my best wishes. Ann

You can also put CPSP into the search🔎 and have a look at those posts. They may help.

In relation to feeling hot & cold more. I also had this along with feeling pain more. This has settled over time and hopefully will for you too.

It probably doesnt feel like it but 12 weeks is really early on in recovery terms so there’s plenty of time for improvements yet.

Best wishes

Ann