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[|Human|] I have right upper motor neurone syndrome, mild form of cerebral palsy. This is what the neurologist diagnosed me with 10 years ago. I m 30 years old and have had problems throughout childhood but was only officially diagnosed at 21 years old. My right arm and hand are affected, although I have had no problems with my legs, the right leg is also weaker. Recently my arm became very weak and I loss control of it, it went blue and for 1 hr my arm was numb. The next day my fingers had curled into the palm of my hand and I could not move them. I am waiting to see a neurologist and have had a normal ct scan. My fingers have uncurled now but my hand and arm are very weak still. This happened 3 weeks ago. I cannot drive at the moment, my arm feels heavy and I have difficulty typing (admin work is my speciality). Please do you have any ideas as to what has happened to me? My frame of mind is not too good as I am frustrated at what I cannot do now and how long it is taking to get better. I am well known amongst friends as having a great memory but recently there have been a few occasions where they tell me I have done something or said something but I cannot remember doing this. I m 5 ft 6, 7 stone 5, and I have pernicious anaemia too. Any reply greatly received, many thanks, Greta Hooper
[|AI|]  Hi, Cerebral palsy might lead to spasticity in individual muscles, especially flexors, hence your description of fingers curling.  To rule out stroke which could lead to sudden loss of function of one arm, your neurologist might order an MRI scan.  Treatment: physical therapy. Antispasticity medicines. Newer therapies are Botox injections. Baclofen infusion pumps into the spinal fluid. Discuss your symptoms with your treating neurologist.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care