limbs feeling heavier

Hi Shelley, A whinge...definitely not. As a stroke survivor I really think carers go through so much. A stroke really does have a ripple effect; I think of it as a bit of an octopus... firstly for the tentacles reaching into the brain and affecting the survivor and their body in many different ways and then to those tentacles that wrap themselves around the people and situations that the stroke survivor interacts with.

I can;t offer anything in regard to your mum's foot but do suggest giving the Strokeline a call  1800 787 653  
Best wishes
Toni

from a fellow stroker , yes your mum isn't imagining it , my right side are affected and its a neusance , feels heavy in the arm and legs but I have had a stroke anyway  , hopefully it will subside but talk to a doctor about it to be sure theres nothing wrong , hope she is feeling better and good luck for her recovery. ps sorry but the spelling mistakes.

Hi Shelley, I’m a stroke survivor and my right arm has always felt heavier as my stroke was in my brain stem. Please rule out a medical issue first for mum and maybe ask her physio. I’ve just started back with a fantastic physio who is working on my arm to help with this. I’m coming up to my 12 month anniversary. Also please look after yourself, your mum unfortunately needs you. You need time to yourself to relax and debrief. Hang in there ❤️