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My husband had a stroke 4 months ago. He had it while driving home from a local theater. He said he felt funny. I told him to pull over and let me drive. He said no, he was ok. About 15 minutes later he finally pulled over. ...
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Why are there no in-person support groups?
I'm sure this online forum is very helpful, but... I need connections with people who understand me that I can see face to face... is it possible to FIND local groups? How do I even begin?
read morelatest replychugite, July 18, 2018 6:43am EST
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A young woman with a stroke
I have a 40 year old cousin just caught a stroke .she is still in the hospital ,but when she come home I will be taking care of her . she is one of my best cousin.
read morelatest replyAHAASAKatie, July 3, 2018 8:51am EST
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When will I know if he can be left alone?
My husband, 63, had a hemorrhagic stroke 11 days ago. He has been home for 5 days. Physically he is doing quite well - no paralysis, he is still quite strong. Has some pain in his legs and gets tired easily. His main deficit is aphasia. He has a lot of...
read morelatest replyGoinOn, July 14, 2018 8:13am EST
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Caregiver dating site
Anyone think there should be a dating site for caregivers? Not for cheating but for a strong relationship with someone going through a similar situation and probably hooking up from time to time. If the caregiver is a spouse honesty...
read morelatest replytmcanally, July 10, 2018 5:25pm EST
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I'm confused.
My grandmother has a heart condition of which I've never been told. She's had 3 or 4 hearts given to her so far, and I just want to know why she doesn't get an artificial one. Is it a problem with her body that rejects artificial hearts? I...
read morelatest replyJamesPL, June 18, 2018 7:40pm EST
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Thank you!
I want to take a moment and thank the Heart Valve and Heart Failure Ambassadors and the Support Network community leaders and volunteer moderators who help us each and every day! You enrich the site, conversation and the support that our members receive! Thank...
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From GF to CG?
Community? I'm scared... and I'm reaching out. The man I've been dating for about 2.5 years... is on the path for bypass surgery. He has three stents, currently... and has not made the necessary lifestyle changes for this procedure (4 years)...
read morelatest replyJamesPL, June 5, 2018 8:58pm EST
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How to cope
I dont know where to start... Im 32 years old. Ive been a caregiver to my mother since i was 16 since her respiratory illness had got worse on april 31 she was sent to the hospital for a low heart rate .. Pacemaker was put in she was weak from all that...
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