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Is Moving Around While Having Bad Balance And Numb Feet After Stroke At The Age Of 82 Yrs Advisable?
I am 82 year old male, active all my life until 4 years ago had a minor stroke left side weekness, my balance is bad, my feet are numb and tingling. I do very little to no exercise since my stroke. my hands and feet seem cold most of the time. My wife says it is circulation and I need to get my body moving. can you help
Wed, 24 Aug 2016
Hi, You should do vigorous exercises for left side weakness because no exercise would increase spasticity and contractures.
You should take antiplatelets , low fat diet ,active and passive exercises and regular follow up with neurologist. Thanks
You should take antiplatelets , low fat diet ,active and passive exercises and regular follow up with neurologist. Thanks
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