Pediatric Stroke
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I believe my 13 year old had a stroke but no one will listen
I apologize for the long post! we have been to countless doctors and they refuse to do any further testing. Going as far as to say she has conversion disorder. She had no issues after she hit her head. She was totally fine other...
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Who Is Your Stroke Hero?
The American Stroke Association is currently accepting nominations for the Stroke Hero Awards to honor those who use their experience with stroke to educate, inspire and raise awareness about stroke. This year, we have added an award just for pediatric...
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Dealing with long-term residual effects of stroke
My daughter had an ischemic stroke at 8 causing temporary right side deficiencies. We discovered over the over the next several months that her memory and emotional stability was also affected. Educationally, anything that she learned pre-stroke seems...
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Survivors, help!
Hi All, My 6-year old girl had a stroke after trauma. It has been 3 months and it is a LOT better than when it started. But we would love to hear positive stories. I feel like we hit the wall. Is the tone going to go away? Is the foot brace going...
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Local and/or Online Support Group for Child Who Had a Stroke and Parents
My grand-daughter had a stroke and we are looking for local and/or online support groups for her and her parents. They live in St. Petersburg, Florida. Any informaton is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Who Is Your Stroke Hero?
The American Stroke Association is currently accepting nominations for the Stroke Hero Awards to honor those who use their experience with stroke to educate, inspire and raise awareness about stroke. Though all nominees must be over 18 years old, adult...
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Pediatric Stroke Awareness Day is October 29
Much can be done to spread awareness of pediatric stroke! Sadly, strokes in babies, children, and adolescents often go unnoticed or undiagnosed as symptoms are often mistaken for other conditions. I survived a stroke myself at birth. My mother...
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Looking for Pediatric Stroke Support Groups
Hello, My daughter suffered an in utero stroke, she is now 14 and doing well. I am looking to find a support group for her of other pediatrict surviviors. Does anyone have any support groups that you may know of? I am in Arizona, are there...
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If you enjoy the Support Network, reading patient and caregiver stories, and responding to others we are interested in talking to you! There are several leadership opportunities on the site and they all start with helping to build up and encourage...
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