balance

[danlup]

I had a full blown stroke in May of 2006 and had zero movement in my right arm and hand, and minimum movement in my right leg. I went through physical and occupational therapy until September 2006 where I was discharged since I was already at the peak of recovery, driving and doing computer work. However, being back to work from that time made me forget doing the exercises I was supposed to continue. Lately I felt weakness in both left and right arms and left and right legs and have trouble walking firmly. I feel like I am so unstable and a little bit shaking when walking, something I didn't experience before.

A month ago, I was asked by my cardiologist to do a 2D Echo when I complained of shortness of breath. Now, he had asked me to go through an angiogram. He said unknown to me, I had an MI recently and he wants to see the extent of the damage.

Could that MI possibly made me weaker or did I just forget to do my exercises?
Thank you for your response.

Sincerely,
Dan

[danlup]

It has been confirmed that I had an MI after the 2D echo and angiogram and am now in various medication and diet programs in lieu of a bypass operation. My problem with balance had gotten worse, the stiffness in my arm and leg more felt inspite of taking Baclofen. As a result, I walk unsteadily and there's weakness too.

[morgcatra]

Be careful of the angiogram.  i took my grandmother to have one done Tues. June 26th and she ended up having a stroke and is still in the hospital and that is why I am searching the web for answers!!

Catina