left side neuropathy seems worse

Posted by joriahenry @joriahenry, Aug 20 11:26am

I had a stoke in November 2023 and have left side neuropathy as a result of the stoke. I was coping with it but now it seems to have gotten worse instead of better. Is that common

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aaron_az | @aaroncush | Aug 20 2:50pm

@joriahenry sorry to read that your pain is increasing. Have you been diagnosed with central poststroke pain (CPSP)? Have you discussed the worsening pain with your doctor? From a quick reading on it, there are various treatments that can be tried to control the pain, from the usual neuropathy ones to steroids. I hope you find relief soon.

P.S. welcome to connect.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 20 3:14pm

Hello @joriahenry, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @aaroncush and others. I notice that you also started a couple of other stroke related discussions so I thought I would try and connect you with other members with similar questions. Here is a list of discussions and comments on a search of "recovery from stroke" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=recovery+from+stroke.

I also agree with @aaroncush that you should definitely discuss the worsening pain with your doctor.