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I have Cerebral Small Vessel Disease: How are you coping?

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Oct 1 5:38pm | Replies (144)
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@venki

Hello everybody I am 55 years &as already mentioned I have been suffering from CSVD, Cerebral atrophy with sleeping & movement disorder. Last night my head was hit at a stone slab in the middle of the head & since then headache continues. When I walk i plan to put to my leg at one place but the leg goes to another place. Is it gait walking? How can I control this. No coordination with my brain and body. What is the remedy? How can I assess the damage without taking MRI. I have already taken 2 MRIs. Is it safe to take more MRIs? Kindly explain.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 9, 2018

Hi Venki, that sounds like a nasty blow to the head. Only a medical professional can tell you the best way to assess the damage. Knowing your medical history, current condition and the number of diagnostic tests you've had and when, your neurologist will discuss with you the benefits and risks of how to assess the damage.

Did you see your doctor or go to ER after your fall?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 10, 2018

@venki

Check with your doctor about MRIs. It would probably be good to have the injury from the head trauma assessed in some way. I have had lots of MRIs (more than I can count).

Are you involved with physical therapy or other exercise programs? This was most helpful to me with Parkinson's. You definitely need to be doing something to impact the coordination problems.

I look forward to hearing from you and knowing what steps you are taking to improve your walking.

Teresa

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