How can I stay safe without my wife or dog by my side?

[turbo]

I had a brain-stem stroke initially, and the blocked area affected the sides of my lower body asymmetrically. My neurologist was a nice young German woman who explained how it all worked. She is out of private practice, now, and is working with the VA to diagnose and rehabilitate wounded veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nice lady and well-regarded.

 

[atyy]

With the first stoke, I lost the ability to judge joint position in my left leg and foot (it took me about 3 days to learn how to walk on level surfaces) and I lost most of my ability to sense temperature in my right leg, though my right foot continued to "burn" constantly through all these years. With this last event, the pain in my right foot has abated quite a bit, and I can walk more comfortably. A little up-side.

Kind of a good thing, since I have a good-sized dog that likes to walk and run. I can't run with him, but we have a big piece of property and he can run himself.

An upside is good to hear - any downsides? Did you get medical advice from a trusted doctor over the phone?

 

[rhody]

It has been more than a week. Glad to see you are still with us, stubborn as you are. Nice writeup on your friendly neighbors as well. Good to hear.

Rhody...