is it possible to have a mini-stroke? because i fell asleep with my legs crossed in front of the TV and when i

Question

got up to put a tape in the vcr i triped because i cant lift my right foot, which i cant use! that muscle that lifts my right foot is not asleep but i cant use it so if its a stroke that only affects that part of my leg, ordid i get nerve damage from sleeping with my legs crossed?

or is it something i head of but know nothing about called drop foot?

Answer 1

HELLO,
SLEEPING WITH CROSSED LEGS MIGHT HAVE CAUSED SOME LOCALIZED TEMPORARY MUSCLE ATROPHY. THIS IS EASILY TREATED WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPECIAL EXERCISES.

Answer 2

Yes, it is called transient ischemic attack (TIA, or “ministroke”) or a minor stroke. I don't think you can have one from crossing your legs and sleeping though. It isn't something caused by physical movement, rather physical movement is a symptom of it. You should definitely go to the ER if you think you have had a stroke and have any of the symptoms. It may only be a neurological incident not stroke but it is always better to be safe than sorry with stroke or heart attack symptoms, and not being able to use or feel a part of your body is definitely a stroke symptom.

Answer 3

I'm not sure about the possibility of nerve damage from sleeping with your legs crossed...seems strange, but not impossible.
It is possible to have a mini-stroke, but I think those have similar symptoms of a regular stroke. I would look at this website and check your symptoms against that: http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=SYMP

If you think you had a stroke, it is very important that you get to the hospital as quickly as possible (i.e. immediately, not a few hours down the line).