SEVERE SPASTICITY EVEN WHEN TAKING BACLOFAN FOR 4 YEARS

[Kristeen]

I SUFFERED A N ISCHEMIC STROKE FOUR YEARS AGO AT THE AGE OF 42.  IT AFFECTED THE RIGHT BASAL GANGLIA WHICH HAS RESULTED IN HEMIPARESIS AND SEVERE SPASTICITY IN MY LEFT ARM, HAND, LEG. I DO WALK WITH AN ARTICULATED AFO I HAD UNSUCCESSFULLY HAD TWO BOTOX TREATMENTS, WITH NO GOOD RESPONSE.  I HAVE NOT OPENED MY LEFT HAND IN FOUR YEARS.  DO YOU KNOW OF ANY OTHER TREATMENT THAT MAY HELP ME, ALSO I DO TAKE BACLOFAN .  I DON'T KNOW IF IT HELPS, I HAVE NEVER STOPPED TAKING IT TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY DIFFERENCE.  PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY NEW TREATMENTS THAT COULD HELP ME???  I'M DESPERATE!!

[sallybhai]

hi,
would like to share my experience so far(2 months surviver)

i( male 36, slight overweight) have survived the same kind of stroke as yours, a mointh back.In the initial 10 days, i did cycling(giger) for both hand and leg exercises along with the regular exercises suggested by the rescue dept in the hospital. was able to balance and walk after that. continued trademill walking for 3 weeks resulting in the balanced perfect walk w/o aid.
for the hand, the common exercises were continued with assistance for 15 days resulting in basic movements of the hand,(left side was affected).
then i went for mentamove an matrix german therapies. i think mentamove hasnt helped much , matrix has helped a bit.i have been exercising 2 times a day.(30-45 min walk for 1.5-2 km on trademill, leg exercises with weights tied to the leg.) and now after abt 8 weeks of stroke, i  am able to raise my affected hand and grip objects by concentration.
i think the toe-ankle movement exercisehas helped me improve the wrist and gripping and also helped movement of the elbow.

hope this info helps.

[Rajool]

Hi kristeen
U said U R desperate to find solution to UR problem of spastic hand & looking for help.
R U prepared to help your self by working independently on your leg to open your hand?
log on to www.brainstrokes.com on google & U will know more.