Seniors with Hemiplegia

Catmomma

I'm 66 and have Left side Hemiplegia. My hand and leg have always been weak, but over the last say 5 years my chest has become weaker and painful. I've always had a tendency to slump to the left while sitting, but now my chest feels congested, my breathing is laboured, and I

Mary_Scope

Hi @Catmomma and a warm welcome to the community from me!

Thank you for telling us a bit about yourself.

We do have a CP network and specialists here on the community that I will tag now @SaraC_Scope @Lucy_Scope @Richard_Scope that offer specialist support and advice to people with CP and their families 😊

Lucy_Scope

Hi @Catmomma,

I am a Cerebral Palsy Specialist.

I am sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time. It sounds really challenging.

You have done the right thing going to your GP. People with cerebral palsy can experience post impairment. This is the result of having cerebral palsy and the stress it can have on the body. I suggest referring to the NICE Guideline when asking for a referral to Neurology.. Some GPs do not know this guidelines exist. The guidelines state that:

"Refer adults with cerebral palsy to a multidisciplinary team experienced in the management of neurological impairments if their ability to carry out their usual daily activities deteriorates."

With regards to your breathing, you should request an MRI for further investigations. You can also call 111.

Best wishes,

Lucy