Caregiver Stroke
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What is new normal after stroke?
Six months ago, my husband, age 56, had a massive ischemic stroke as a result of a freak injury to his carotid artery. He has limited mobility, can’t use his right arm, apraxia of speech, and severe expressive aphasia. He can only say “yes”...
read morelatest replyTakeum, March 27, 2019 12:51pm EST
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Caregiving for wife and raising a small child
My wife is post stroke 2yrs 8 months now. When she had her stroke our son was only 14 months old, still breastfeeding. To remember back on things I don’t know how I got through the month and a half without her helping me. She has aphasia and a number...
read morelatest replyKdogg240, January 22, 2019 6:45pm EST
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Natural root and herbs can cure STROKE
Hello everyone I want to use this medium to share of the Goodness of God in helping me recover of Stroke. In 2002 November 8 I had my first Stroke, After returning from my friends house, immediately I was rushed to the Community health Care....
read morelatest replyNikclausyin, January 16, 2019 4:34pm EST
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Stroke
Good Evening: Today my mother had a stroke. She had a clot and the doctors were able to remove the clot. She is in and out of conciousness. Our concern is will she be able to wake up. She able to move her left side not her right, Does anyone
read morelatest replyTeresascott, February 3, 2019 12:46am EST
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Hubby caregiver
Just need to understand him while recovering sleeping all the time and I’m always watching him any suggestions
read morelatest replyJKViggiano, January 14, 2019 12:01pm EST
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My mom had a stroke Oct 2018 in Michigan. She was staying with my brother & his family prior to & after the stroke. I currently stay in Georgia so right now I offer limited assistance. My brother is having a hard time & is very stressed due...
read morelatest replyVegas, January 8, 2019 5:44pm EST
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Any young(ish) stroke spouse caregivers?
hi, just wondering if there are any others on this forum in a similar situation to mine who might be interested in connecting for mutual support. My wife suffered an ischemic stroke nearly 5 years ago at age 43. She has recovered to the point where she...
read morelatest replyJunebug64, March 29, 2019 3:48pm EST
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I need help and the doctor is giving no answers
My Aunt just had a stroke last night. We got her to the hospital right away, but the doctors did not provide the anti coagulant drug because she was already on blood thinners. Last night she was awake and talking with slurred speech. This morning...
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Looking for Alternatives
My mother suffered a stroke just under a year ago and is still in a lot of pain. She doesn't "agree" with conventional treatments, and does not want to take more medication than necessary. We've tried various different things,...
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