Muscle weakness

[Desiresantos]

My husband had his TBI in January . He finally got some movement in his arm. He's able to squeeze and lift alittle bit. I wanted to know will it all start coming back fast or will it still take time. Who else experience this?

[cat3]

I'm sorry to say that even the doctors can't predict the speed, or level, of improvement. It really is a 'Wait & see' matter for each individual after any type of brain injury.

But any new progress is a really positive sign and daily exercising of the problem area should be encouraged.

My neighbour had serious limitations with one arm and leg after a stroke, but one year on he's cycling and walking again. I believe his recovery was aided by regular physio and an hour of swimming twice a week.

Does your husband have physiotherapy Desire ?

[Desiresantos in reply to cat3]

Thanks for replacing yes he does everyday

[cat3 in reply to Desiresantos]

Although recovery is limited in most cases, time is the biggest factor in recovery from brain injury . 6/7 months is still early days for your husband and it could be a year......... 2 years ?..........before he reaches his full potential.

I don't feel I reached my best (after a brain haemorrhage) until the first 3 years had elapsed and, looking back, the first year was quite a challenge.

The time element is something most of us have found frustrating. But, because of the brain's complex & delicate mechanisms, the healing/rewiring process cannot be hurried.

So if your man can embrace the passage of time as his friend, and concentrate on a healthy lifestyle, along with his physio, hopefully he and you will see better days in the not too distant future.

All best wishes, Cat x

(Sorry for delay in replying Desire.........been distracted by a heavy cold/cough ! )

[Desiresantos in reply to cat3]

Hope u feel better and thank you so much

[steve55]

desiresantos when i asked the doc about my numbness his reply was.............how long is a piece of string?

youll have to wait and see how well he responds to physio.

all the best best, keep us informed.

steve

[Fificakes2]

Yeah I was very weak after accident. Lots physio and time definitely helps. I'm not back to full strength but I a lot better

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[Desiresantos in reply to Fificakes2]

Was it no movement at first ?

[Beccagoodison]

Hi, after my accident doctors told my parents that there was a very high chance I would have no movement in my legs. If I were to regain movement it would take years of physio. However 11 months later I nearly have full movement but that's only from have intense physio. I found physio so helpful without it I probably would still be stuck unable to walk. But everyone is different. I was very lucky. I hope your husband keeps gaining movement in his arm. All the best

Becca