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Stroke Like Symtoms, Intermittent Loss of speech & Balance
About 1 1/2 yrs. ago, I started experiencing, at the age of 49, severe vertigo, visual problems, nausea and left sided weakness. I was tested for everything imaginable, no diagnosis and yet I went from being physically fit and a chef, to bedridden and sleeping 20 hours a day, because of all the gravol I had to take to get some general relief of my symptoms.
This past February, still holed up in the house, I experienced the normal 'weakness' on my left side but it progressed to total paralysis, inability to speak and inability to swallow. My husband gave me an aspirin when he realized I couldn't respond to him and took me to the hospital 5 min. from our home. I was treated as a stroke patient and sent to the downtown Toronto Stroke Centre. Unfortunately, by the time I arrive by ambulance, (about 3 hrs. later), it was too late to administer the 'stroke buster' shot that was planned. After about 4 hours, slowly, I began to regain feeling in my left fingers and forearm. I felt a burning/pins & needles sensation and within that time frame, my speech started coming back, though slurry and jumbled. I ended up being sent back to my original hospital when in the ambulance, the whole episode started again. It was like that, back and forth, speaking, drooling, paralysis until the next day around noon. Again, every test was done (MRI, CT scan), 3 times, looking for the cause.
I am now much better and not needing nearly the amount of gravol that I used to but I cannot drive because I have lost my depth perception, ability to judge speed or distance, and am clumsy. I walked 5 blocks a few days ago for the first time in 1 1/2 yrs., without staggering and bumping into things beside me. I am still not able to go into busy stores or large box stores because within about 10 - 15 minutes, I start to develop the vision problems, balance problems and become sick to my stomach. I can't tell you how this has affected my life. I have a loving supportive family and good friends, though I don't see people often. Watching people talk, their hands move, or trying to have a conversation in a large group sets the whole thing off. I really don't understand any of this.
I am 50 1/2. I am going through menopause, had some problem with depression after my kids in my thirties, and agreed after thorough testing that perhaps a neuropsychiatrist was an option. My doctor felt perhaps it is emotionally based. I agreed because I am willing to expore every avenue. The doctor I am seeing is wonderful. My husband comes with me to my sessions which are too far for me to get to on my own, waits for me, consults with the neuro doc and we sit in together and talk about things. I truly am a happy person at this time in my life. My girls are grown and successful, my relationship is great and I am basically free of burdens. What the heck is going on??
Is there anyone out there who has experienced such symptoms? Right now, I need to go and get gravol, typing this letter has made me sick. I have taken medicine for migraine but I am still seeing only spots of my screen and have pain in my temples, forehead, base of my neck and general woozy feeling. When I am like this I would definitely not go out in public. I would either be down on the ground after losing my balance completely or my field of vision would be moving and making me throw up. I am still suffering from loss of words, memory failure, jumbled words, and stuttering.
Help!
This past February, still holed up in the house, I experienced the normal 'weakness' on my left side but it progressed to total paralysis, inability to speak and inability to swallow. My husband gave me an aspirin when he realized I couldn't respond to him and took me to the hospital 5 min. from our home. I was treated as a stroke patient and sent to the downtown Toronto Stroke Centre. Unfortunately, by the time I arrive by ambulance, (about 3 hrs. later), it was too late to administer the 'stroke buster' shot that was planned. After about 4 hours, slowly, I began to regain feeling in my left fingers and forearm. I felt a burning/pins & needles sensation and within that time frame, my speech started coming back, though slurry and jumbled. I ended up being sent back to my original hospital when in the ambulance, the whole episode started again. It was like that, back and forth, speaking, drooling, paralysis until the next day around noon. Again, every test was done (MRI, CT scan), 3 times, looking for the cause.
I am now much better and not needing nearly the amount of gravol that I used to but I cannot drive because I have lost my depth perception, ability to judge speed or distance, and am clumsy. I walked 5 blocks a few days ago for the first time in 1 1/2 yrs., without staggering and bumping into things beside me. I am still not able to go into busy stores or large box stores because within about 10 - 15 minutes, I start to develop the vision problems, balance problems and become sick to my stomach. I can't tell you how this has affected my life. I have a loving supportive family and good friends, though I don't see people often. Watching people talk, their hands move, or trying to have a conversation in a large group sets the whole thing off. I really don't understand any of this.
I am 50 1/2. I am going through menopause, had some problem with depression after my kids in my thirties, and agreed after thorough testing that perhaps a neuropsychiatrist was an option. My doctor felt perhaps it is emotionally based. I agreed because I am willing to expore every avenue. The doctor I am seeing is wonderful. My husband comes with me to my sessions which are too far for me to get to on my own, waits for me, consults with the neuro doc and we sit in together and talk about things. I truly am a happy person at this time in my life. My girls are grown and successful, my relationship is great and I am basically free of burdens. What the heck is going on??
Is there anyone out there who has experienced such symptoms? Right now, I need to go and get gravol, typing this letter has made me sick. I have taken medicine for migraine but I am still seeing only spots of my screen and have pain in my temples, forehead, base of my neck and general woozy feeling. When I am like this I would definitely not go out in public. I would either be down on the ground after losing my balance completely or my field of vision would be moving and making me throw up. I am still suffering from loss of words, memory failure, jumbled words, and stuttering.
Help!
About 7 years ago I started having symptoms of slurred speech then couldn't walk,went from cane to wheelchair,difficulty writing then blurred vision and no motor skills.
I am 42 years old and it's been 7 years. The doctor's say I have acute cerebellar ataxia which is like a stroke,but I have some serious doubts,no infections and otherwise very healthy.
They told cerebellar ataxia because they don't know what it could be. They just know my cerebellum in my brain shrunk and still trying to figure out why? Could it be as simple as a vitamin deficiency and what kind of vitamin could possibly do this.
No headaches at all,mother died of breast cancer at age 43,father father died of cancer as well,he had stomach,lung and liver cancer at age 54.
Any suggestions/answers of what this could be
I am 42 years old and it's been 7 years. The doctor's say I have acute cerebellar ataxia which is like a stroke,but I have some serious doubts,no infections and otherwise very healthy.
They told cerebellar ataxia because they don't know what it could be. They just know my cerebellum in my brain shrunk and still trying to figure out why? Could it be as simple as a vitamin deficiency and what kind of vitamin could possibly do this.
No headaches at all,mother died of breast cancer at age 43,father father died of cancer as well,he had stomach,lung and liver cancer at age 54.
Any suggestions/answers of what this could be
I haven't had imaging studies done only bloodwork no metals or vitamins deficiency tests done
To Rowena Santos
I had a ct scan and mri done a few years ago,spinal tap and other tests a few years ago,someone told me to test for pernicious anemia they have alot of the same symptoms.Do you think I need to have these tests repeated. Did I mention I have brain shrinkage,hallucinations and headaches now
I had a ct scan and mri done a few years ago,spinal tap and other tests a few years ago,someone told me to test for pernicious anemia they have alot of the same symptoms.Do you think I need to have these tests repeated. Did I mention I have brain shrinkage,hallucinations and headaches now
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
How are you? Are there other symptoms present? What diagnostic tests were done in the past? You may benefit from another neurologist's opinion for proper evaluation. If imaging studies were done, bring the previous plates for assessment. A new referral for a CT scan or MRI may also be indicated. Take care and hope to hear from you soon.
How are you? Are there other symptoms present? What diagnostic tests were done in the past? You may benefit from another neurologist's opinion for proper evaluation. If imaging studies were done, bring the previous plates for assessment. A new referral for a CT scan or MRI may also be indicated. Take care and hope to hear from you soon.
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