I use a cane a lot especially if I am not just going across the street. The other day my legs wouldn't support myself. I couldn't stand at all. It was very frightening. Today I looked at Walmart's at those mobile whatever in case it becomes a frequent occurrence. Loosing the ability to walk is really scary

yes bobby, calling and making an appointment is a good idea.
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bizi

I'm a little concerned that you have had a couple of these occurrences so close together. Sometimes that can happen if there is something going on medically… Are you feeling okay otherwise? Are you still withdrawing from coffee?

I have had to go to PT repeatedly in the past for "tune ups." Sometimes it's because I've had a relapse, but sometimes it's just because I need to strengthen my muscles or correct other problems. When I do PT, I do most of it in a pool. Sometimes I do not even "graduate" to dry land.

PT is different for everyone.

I don't think you had the best PT experiences tho, Bobby. I think you probably were overworked. So I don't necessarily think that you've drained the PT well yet. Maybe you could see some improvement if you went to a place with a pool, or at least where the PTs have a lot of experience with stroke patients who could assess and treat you properly…. when/if you are ready to try again.

That being said, it's likely that you will have to deal with some kind of limitations because of the stroke. I know that it a really hard thing to accept, and I'm really sorry, Bobby :hug::hug::hug:
But I think that you are right, and should speak with your neurologist about this… about what you should expect, and should do, going forward. Your leg did improve more than she anticipated, and there is a chance that you may get better still…

Please be careful…
Love to you :hug::hug::hug:

I looked in the area and there were no places for stroke victims and I can't afford cabs twice a week. when Marcia is over I will try a little of the bicycle.
I will not push myself. I spoke with a friend last night and she had the same experiences that these places want to make money so they overwork you to overcharge you.I looked last night for more places but they didn't mention strokes or pools
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bobby

I didn't want to but i made an appt to see the neurologist next wed at 10:30.
I hope this doesn't lead to a lot of tests and she just says I overdid it

in 2 days or next week?
I am glad you made the appointment.
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bizi

next week. i wanted to wait

I don't think there are many places that specialize in treating stroke patients, but I meant they should have a lot of experience with them since so many stroke patients are referred to PT.

I'm glad that you made the appointment. I don't expect her to refer you for a lot of tests. She will probably base her opinion on her exam, whatever you relate to her about how you feel and your experience at PT, and any notes they may have sent her, if any :hug::hug::hug:

I made a mistake in the heading. I couldn't walk on saturday. my legs wouldn't support my body. I have been fine since but I have only taken short walks and few. I will tell her I am afraid and afraid to go any distance

my legs are weaker again