I woke up yesterday with numbness in my left hand and arm. It just wants to flop down when I lift it up. I also felt a. It dizzy when moving to other side in bed. Had feels very weak.
Any idea if this is a symptom of PMR or CGA. I am on 9 1/2 prednisone right now. My blood tests were fine a week ago at drs. appt. on 71 msg of methotrexate right now
Please call the emergency services immediately. That is NOT typical of PMR or GCA and COULD be the symptoms of a stroke or mini-stroke. You need a medical assessment and opinion as soon as possible. I'm sorry to sound so dramatic but it really is the case.
Thank you so much for your advise. I am in the hospital and did have a stroke in my arm!
I am so very sorry to hear that. Get well very soon, let us know how you are & well done PMRpro!
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Sorry to hear about you having a mini stroke. Good job PMRPro spotted your post so early.
Good luck! 🍀🍀🍀🍀
Thank you so much for taking my advice - and I wish you a speedy and good recovery. Please let us know how you get on.
re: "I am in the hospital and did have a stroke in my arm!"
Do you have a weak pulse in the affected wrist? or/and lower blood pressure in the affected arm than the other one? If so, it might be stenosis in an arm artery caused by large vessel GCA [LV-GCA], an unusual condition best treated at a university clinic with good rheumatology dept. see my previous reply to your post of 5 mo ago.
I have an impaired hand from a brain stroke caused by GCA. [left brain ischemic stroke affecting right arm and hand; arm recovered but hand only partially]
Well spotted PMRPro.👍
Well done! Crumbs!
Very sorry to read this... Sending all good wishes for a speedy recovery. 💐🍀
Its so easy to blame everything on PMRGCA or pred. So pleased you took PMRpro’s advice. All best wishes. Let us know how you get on. Xx
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