That ok might be good to join Facebook if you do the different stroke group is a private group so no one apart from group can see what you write and messages that are sent. The site is very good indeed all the best des x
If you're looking for someone to support you to do things have a look at a charity called United Response. They do have support workers in various parts of the country. Pre pandemic I had support from them to help me with my walking. They have a real can do attitude and are prepared to help the people they support to do the things that matter to them. Not too expensive either and if all you need is one hour a week they'd do that.
The type of stroke I had affected my head and I had double vision.than has gone now but my head still gives me problems I saw the neurologist annd had an mri like you didnt show anything. They said it was age related. Origi ally the neurologist said it coud be my inner ear but nothing was done about it. My head is muzzy all the time and balance is awful. I am seeing the neurologist late October so see what he comes up with. Hope you soon feel better. Norma Jean. 82 yrs.
no driving yet, Iv got to take a concentration test the therapist put me forward for. But if I’m honest as it stands I’d only be able to drive short distances safely. Im 41 but trying every day to improve as best of can
Hello Loshy, I too had a cerebellar stroke, and yes the cerebellum manages equilibrium and proprioception (balance, movement, distance, et cetera). You did the right thing. MRI is the only way to detect TIA or stroke with the cerebellum. I was misdiagnosed with BPPV for three months before I had the major stroke. Okay so here's the thing ...
Any acute changes like that, you should go into hospital. But sometimes, my consultant told me that cerebellar stroke syndrome sufferers sometimes go to hospital with all presentable stroke symptoms but no TIA and no stroke. He calls these "blips".
Medication side effects can cause dizziness, I have some meds that do, and the problem is that it exacerbate the stroke symptoms. I take the meds at night, so I am only dizzy when I get up to use the bathroom.
If you do have BPPV, then it should last a few weeks, and the medication should ease it but if it goes on longer or the medication does nothing, it is worth checking in with your GP asap.
Cerebellar stroke symptoms can get worse with anxiety or fatigue. I remember in the months (I am one year now), walking to my door, and the whole world rushed up at me. I started to shake and sweat, my legs felt very weak. I put myself to bed, and it passed.
During neuroplasticity, symptoms can become incredibly acute, as the brain is trying to repair, and if you up and about doing things, it can't devote the time to it wholly. This means it will misfire, and symptoms will increase. For instance, at times when my brain has been wanting to repair, I have done housework, and the result of that meant I go so giddy, and felt so unsual, I had to go to bed. I should have, acutally, gone to bed instead of doing the housework.
If you have acute sensations, do the cerebellar examination (there are lots of examples online - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzke1j8QxpM). You can then rate the severity of your symptoms, if you go below a certain number, you could be having a TIA, so it is worth doing this exam, even for peace of mind.
Everything you have described sounds to me a textbook cerebellar stroke, but it depends on the severity of it. I am not a doctor but I would be likely to think you may have had a TIA possibly? As all six of the TIAs I had felt like that. I could be wrong, it may just be a "silent stroke", a blip, or any of the above I have mentioned. Please just monitor yourself, and perform the cerebellar exam if worried.
Hi, I suffered a bilateral hemiplegia in 1995 at the age of 10. This resulted in rightsided weakness. After my initial stroke I was unable to move, talk, speak or swallow. This was extremely frustrating. Then I started getting involuntary movements in my right arm and regularly hit myself in the face. Slowly thanks to a lot of physio and having my arm placed in a cast this got better. After a month in hospital I finally regained my ability to swallow and my speech returned. I was finally released to go back home. I had a physio who would come twice a week to try a get the strength back in my arms and legs. After months of hard work I eventually managed a few steps unaided. I still use a wheelchair when I go out due to continuing mobility issues and use a Walker round the house as it is open plan and I feel too unstable to try a get from one side to the other. I'm not going to lie it's been a real struggle at times but it's made me fight harder for things I want.
"Love animals, nature, Sci Fi, Space related stuff", same, I listen to drone & drift ambient sci-fi music to help me sleep, it's the only truly lulling music for me. I had my stroke September 2020, before that was misdiagnosed with BPPV, no one would listen to me at the time despite even telling my GP that I think the vertigo is connected to lack of blood or oxygen to the brain. "They were SO impatient...even though I explained I'd recently had a Stroke." - As I am awakening more to resolving my symptoms, I am discovering more and more that people around me suffer from a shortfall of empathy and pathos. I thought having a stroke was bad, but I wouldn't want to be them.
I'm reading "The Brain that Changes Itself", and finding the overview of neuroplasticity to be fascinating, I'm pleased that you are fighting harder for things that you want, this is a good brave attitude.
Spidermonkey- Keep on fighting! You've made wonderful progress. Having undergone a stroke 3 years ago that totally paralyzed my left side, I understand the struggle to get strong and improve. Once you couldn't move. Now you can walk. Just think what you might be doing in the future with hard work, as your brain rewires itself and your muscles strengthen. You have a lot to offer the world. You can help so many others by sharing your story and encouraging them. Glad you're here. You're not alone. 
Love, Jeanne
No probs. Happy to share what's helped me to save others having to trawl the internet.
Please do it's a good group all the people have strokes it has good support advice and information. The membership of the group is about 6000. There are good clear rules and only people within the group can access the site with best wishes des
That's ok
I had 2 strokes in july tbis year both my left poci my walkin with a stick is steady but my balance has other ideas most mornings my brain thinks ive just got off the waltzers so its more of a coordinance issue but yes felt similar to what youve described , youre not alone
Spider monkey you are awesome you have the right attitude carry on doing all the good work with that attitude and determination the world your oyster all the best