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Cerebral Small Vessel Disease - How are you coping?
Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Oct 20 1:21pm | Replies (182)Comment receiving replies
Hi, I am 68, I too was diagnosed at the moderate level. I keep as busy as possible, however watch a lot of tv. Anything I do I am always fighting thru pain in my legs or worried about the dizzy thing, all very tiring. So I do a chore, sit down and repeat that all day. I drive as little as possible. I have two wonderful old dogs that are my life line they keep me going everyday. What do you find to do that is enjoyable?
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I was put on antiepileptic meds. They caused severe balance issues dizziness. I felt misdiagnosed. I got off of it. I’am less and less dizzy all the time I’m hopeful that scared to try riding a bike again I go up and downstairs a lot during the day that seems to help build up my muscles. I think it’s really important to if you can afford therapy to go to therapy.
Riding bike and reading. Joy of life though is not the same. Trying adapt, but it's difficult.
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I ride my bike to try to get exercise. I do not get dizzy, but do experience light headefness. What i have been told by the neurogist is that many older people have CSVD. That almost 100 percent of people over 90 have it. Has affected my energy also, but get this weak feeling that last couple of years.