I would think use that arm CZ.. things tend to atrophy and get very weak if we do not use them.
Star hi, I would sugest that you use that leg and foot as normaly as possible, though I am not a doc or PT. Every thing I have read and heard says this and so does my gut instincts and my personal experiences, although I have not lost the use of an appendage as CZ has.

Epsome salt baths are a great idea, and elevate the foot alot incase neurgenic inflammation is the culpret, up your antioxidents and vitamin C, cause that will help with the inflammation too. I have heard of this happening as well and it usualy does go away.. sometimes it can cover alot more of the body too I think if it is the same thing I am thinking of.. I will be back with research it may tell you what to do to help.


Sandra