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I have constant pressure in head and weak limbs with ischemic brain disease. Kindly help.

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Published At December 9, 2020
Reviewed AtDecember 9, 2020

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My neurologist has told me that I have a moderately severe ischaemic brain disease. What can I do apart from taking medication to control the blood pressure and cholesterol? I experience many different symptoms, including constant head pressure, especially when I feel distressed, weak left hand, and walking issues sometimes. Is there anything I can do? How long will I live? I had many neurological examinations, and everything appears fine, but I could feel the weakness. Please help.

I am currently on Amlodipine 10 mg, Ramipril 10 mg, Doxazosin 2 mg, Amitriptylin 10 mg, Paracetamol, and Pregabalin 30 mg when needed.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

According to your statement, you have been suffering from an ischemic stroke. Ischemic stroke is better than hemorrhagic stroke. The hemorrhagic stroke becomes rapidly worsen or better quickly. But ischemic stroke takes time to improve, but the outcome is better than hemorrhagic stroke. Carry on your current medications and consult a physiotherapist for physiotherapy treatment to improve your limb movement.

It is difficult to predict the survival time of a patient with an ischemic stroke. It depends on various factors. Good control of blood pressure, preventing the risk of second attack of stroke, strict control of blood sugar, leading a normal tension-free life, proper sleep, etc. Surely these will increase the survival rate of the ischemic stroke patient. Its prognosis is better than hemorrhagic stroke.

Your CT (computed tomography) scan (attachment removed to protect patient identity) of the cervical spine has shown minor endplate and facet degeneration, causing bilateral hand paresthesia. Again, your CT scan of the lumbosacral spine has shown L4, L5, S1 involvement, and compression, which may cause low back pain that can radiate towards the thigh and feet.

Painkillers, Baclofen, Calcium plus vitamin D supplements, back brace, collar calf, etc., may help reduce your neck pain and back pain. In the case of back pain, surgical intervention may help to subside the nerve compression. Consult with an orthopaedician for further treatment options for your back pain.

Your anxiety or present blood pressure, which is higher than your average blood pressure, may cause headaches. Avoiding anxiety and good control of blood pressure may help to cure headaches.

I hope this helps.

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