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5 Weeks after my stroke the numbness on my left side continues unabated. What I find difficult to Comprehend is how I function normally but the numbness is deep from scalp to foot on left side. I can walk on the treadmill at 6 mph - it is what I used to do. I can use any of the equipment without a problem. The numbness is 24/7. Yet I can cook garden drive and all the things I did before. Even though I am 82 most believie that am in my late 60’s semi retired with a National business . No one can see any signs of my stroke. All the excecise I do does not help. Has anyone been in a similar position and found relief. Tried acupuncture, reflexology massage and nothing seems to help. Would like advice on elrctroplasticity and electro Accupuncture or something else that works. We live on the Gold Coast

Hi Ric, re numbness, it may be slight pressure on your spinal cord. I did a CT scan of my lower spine and it was the case - family history...

Hello Michael Today I visited the Rehab of the GCUH who has advised that is not numbness that I have. The sensation have is more like pins and needles and in joints more like a wooden block.,Apparently the medical profession has no cure for it and they suggest is live with it.,appreciate your comment however. Will check with Dr tomorrow.,Not willing at this stage to accept this finding.,Maybe there is a solution somewhere. Helllp?

Hi Ric

We are sorry to hear about your ongoing issues with numbness and tingling sensations.

It sounds like it must be very uncomfortable for you.

Hopefully you have engaged with your GP or Neurologist about your symptoms, and they are working through a management plan with you. It sounds like you have tried a few treatment modalities already.

You may wish to consider speaking to your GP about connecting with an Occupational Therapist

We do know that sense therapy could be helpful as well as sensory re-education; however, it is always best to discuss these therapies further with your treating allied health therapist and doctor to see if they are the right fit for you.

If your symptoms of numbness are related to nerve pain, it may be worth speaking to your GP about a referral to a Specialist Pain management program that involves multidisciplinary input.

Nerve pain is a specific type of pain experienced as burning, shooting, electric shocks, cold, pins and needles, and numbness.

Pain management services are often very holistic and offer-

education to help you understand your pain and strategies to help you manage your pain.
specific pain medications
specialised procedures that may help your pain
Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy using activity modification to reduce physical factors making pain worse.
behavioural and cognitive treatments to reduce the effect of chronic pain.

There are some posts here you may like to read through that may offer some further insight.

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If you would like to speak with us further,

or want any more information on Specific Pain management Programs,

please don’t hesitate to get in touch at StrokeLine 1800 787 653 or

email strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au. We are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm AEDST.

Kind regards,

Alicia (Strokeline)

Hi ric

I had a stroke Feb 2022 and the numnissis still present in my hands and feet it feels like my socks are bunched up under my toes which makes for uncomfortable walking. I was hopeful that it might go away by itself but to no avail. I was told to put up with it but if you find a remedy please let me know.

Cheers John MacDonald