Extreme Tiredness after ischemic stroke?

I'm similar, and sorry, no solutions. I wake up multiple times a night and also have insomnia fairly often, but this predates my ischemic stroke. The waking up, I think, is fairly common among "seniors" -- others I know have it, too. I take a Rx med sometimes for insomnia, but I don't want to take it too often. I was quite fatigued after each stroke, even though they were mild, but it's getting better. I exercise most days to whatever intensity I feel capable of that day, and I've built up my strength. I think that helps. Best wishes!

Yes! Get checked for a bladder infection. That is what was doing it for me. Symptoms are different in older people. Rest and drink water?

@wlb2 Can you please share the name of your Rx insomnia med?

My stomach is tied in knots and I have leg cramps, too. Can't shut mind off and relax. Only sleep a few hours before having to go urinate due to bladder pressure and tenseness.

@grrranny Zaleplon (Sonata). My sleep doc Rx'd it when I was still working but would have insomnia in the middle of the night, but my alarm went off at 6 am every work day, so I couldn't take something too long lasting. She said it only stayed in the body for 4 hours.

I’ve had TIAs for years and yes, I am tired afterwards but, I make myself get up and get going to get my energy back up. Setting only makes me weaker.

I’ve found that during the winter months when my work is slow and I’m not as active I have more frequent TIAs. And, during the rest of the year when I’m working I have very few TIAs. I would say take control of your own body and move, walk, ride an exercise bike, but start slowly at a pace you are comfortable with. Movement has helped me feel better and sleep better. Does it stop the attacks, no but it does help me feel better and enjoy living.

@william1954
PS: I am 72 years old and I’m doing much better, but activity is important.

@grrrmay maybe you have a bladder infection. Get checked if you havent been .symptoms change as we age

Hi, I had an ischemic lacunar stroke in October. I am gradually learning how to measure what I can expect of myself.

Definitely carefully pacing my days and taking days off from any intense sensory input helps.

I just wanted to pass along something that I read. It seems to help me judge what I can do in a day. I get out in the sun and just walk in the morning, anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, and then go back home. It either refreshes my energy, or it tells me that today might need to be a slower day. For some reason, it helps set my circadian rhythm and gets my body to power up.

In a stroke survivor support group, someone mentioned that doing something to get their heart rate up early in the morning helped to move out ther fatigue. I doubted it, but I tried it, and many times it does seem to help some. Both ideas can be accomplished with a brisk walk out in the sun.

I know you’re talking about extreme fatigue, but just thought I’d put these thoughts out there in case they might be something to try.