I woke up about 3 years ago with "wrist drop". I too thought it might be a stroke so I went to the ER. They were not sure what the problem was but a stroke was ruled out. I was admitted to the hospital and after tests ordered by neurologist, it was diagnosed as radial neuropathy. I was discharged from the hospital and they wanted me to do physical therapy. I was uninsured at the time so I went back to work and found that the more I used my wrist, the better it got. I have full use of it now but I have problems with my hand and arm tingling and having severe pins and needles. This only happens at night. I think the more you use it, the better it will get. When I was in the hospital, I was also diagnosed with PN.