Hi there I’m nearly 10 months post stroke and I often have days where I feel my legs don’t belong to me. I’ve started going to strength and balance classes twice a week and my balance is slowly improving. I found them via age uk and they sent me details of classes near me. Give them a go . I highly recommend them . Regards Suzywong
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I’m 3 years on and still have balance issues. My stroke was in my cerebellum, so that’s not unusual. I feel a bit like I’ve had a glass of wine too many. However, I have learned to cope. Walking around on level ground is fine, but I use a stick on rough ground. Slopes are ok as long as I don’t try to turn round. Also if I want to look around while walking, then I stop before I do it.
The worst problem is putting my head down. For instance when I bake my wife has to put things into and take them out of the oven, because if I try, I will lose my balance. Most gardening I can’t do as it requires bending down, and that’s a no no. Looking up causes problems too, but this is usually not a problem, and it gets me out of decorating, so that’s a plus.
Over time I have learned to adapt to the problem, and day to day I just carry on as best I can. I think you have to realise your limitations and carry on.
I hope this helps.
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Dear Alan,
You have a good attitude.
My mother recovered very well physically from her stroke, but was left with terrible emotional issues that never got better over time. After 1 year or so, we realized that her mind was never going to be the same again. That’s okay. You just have to accept what is and go from there. In the end, everything is okay somehow. You adapt.
You’re doing well.for all that you’ve been through. And you are enjoying things like baking, etc. That’s fantastic!
Please take care.
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You sound similar to my experience. Keep going forward!
That reply was intended for Mrs. Sweeney.
Make that Mrs 5k rather than Mrs. Sweeney.
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