Question 1

what does it mean to have a mild right hemiparesis?

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Weakness: This means that the muscles on the right side of hte body are mildly weak.  It is typically called hemiparesis (half-weak) when the cause is a problem in the brain or spinal cord, such as a stroke, tumor or traumatic injury.

Question 2

in right hemiparesis, does it cause lot of pain in recovery, especially after some motion is regained?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It would be nice to know if you have mentioned what caused your right hemiparesis. Was it due to stroke? Other neurologic causes? Because there is such a thing as central post stroke pain syndrome. And this could be a cause of your pain.

Question 3

is spastic right hemiparesis.cerebral palsy?

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: Perhaps, if this has been lifelong

Question 4

how can i control spastic hemiparesis?

Accepted Answer

PT/Baclofen or botox: To help with spasticity, things like Baclofen pumps and Botox injections into the muscle have shown to reduce the stiffness and increase function. Most of the time, a physiatrist (physical medicine and rehab physician) does these procedures. Other interventions include pt, occupational therapy, speech and behavior therapy.

Question 5

can hemiparesis causes be determined by doctors?

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Absolutely: Start with your family md and then a neurologist for a full neurological workup and treatment.

Question 6

how can i control or mitigate a spastic hemiparesis?

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Medication/botox: You want to maintain some degree of spasticity in your leg to assist walking. The use of oral medication may help, but will affect arm and leg-plus there may be sedation. Botox can be very helpful, different doses for arm/leg, customizing the effect. It can address specific trouble areas oral medications can't address. Would find  a neurologist/ rehab doctor who does this under EMG for best result.

Question 7

in what way can i control or lessen a spastic hemiparesis?

Accepted Answer

Suggestions: Could try anti-spasticity drugs, such as baclofen, dantrolene, or tizanidine, and even BOTOX.  Baclofen pump of value in some cases.  However, physical therapy by experienced clinic may be highly miraculous.

Question 8

how can somebody with left hemiparesis (due to a stroke) drive? what can they use?

Accepted Answer

Rehab Consult: You need to consult with a rehabilitation  medicine specialist for a detailed evaluation of the extent of your deficits and a proper determination of your potential to safely resume driving. Good luck.

Question 9

how do i know if i have hemiparesis?

Accepted Answer

One side weakness : If you have one sided weakness, decreased strength, decreased sensation, gait problems, trouble swallowing, then you should be examined. See your doctor for a proper assessment.

Question 10

how to care for someone with hemiparesis?

Accepted Answer

Learn from therapist: Someone with hemiparesis will have many needs and may need someone available around the clock. The best way is to have a home therapy evaluation and work with the therapist and home health personnel on what the patient's individual needs will be.

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