Ischemic Stroke (Blood Clot Related)
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People with Aphasia: Social Distancing Professionals Long Before the Virus was in Vogue
Dear AHA/ASA Friends, Here is the video https://youtu.be/b0m6b5xI2Fw and associated PDF for “People with Aphasia: Social Distancing Professionals Long Before the Virus was in Vogue, 7/28/2020” and a short summary of the article. People...
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Emotional recovery issues
I had a stroke in early July, still working with doctors to determine the cause and future prevention. Still very new to this life, language and process. 49 years old, low cholesterol, not a smoker, social drinker, low blood pressure and pretty active....
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Stroke whilst abroad
My father had a major stroke 5 days ago. We are from England but my parents were visiting Poland for dental work (my mum). Whilst in Poland, my dad suffered a major stroke and was taken to the local hospital. My brother and I have flown...
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Six month Check up
Hi everyone I just wanted to check in at my six month point and say that I am so lucky to be here and so lucky to have all of you in my life. Your stories have helped me from the beginning and continue to do so daily. I am doing so much better overall...
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making greater use of our support network
Making greater use of our support network We do have the ability to communicate directly with one another on this network. It requires that we go to our profile comments Once on that page click on privacy settings This will allow you to activate...
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Someone to speak with
I had a stroke when i was 22 years old. I went to law school 10 months after my stroke. Now I am a practicing attorney, and i am just looking for someone to talk to about dealing with this.
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Speech Therapy for People with Aphasia (PWA): Homework is more than just HOMEWORK!
Hi All, As long as I can remember, I liked homework. It was fun and a challenge to me. In my mind, it made me feel like I was “accomplishing” something as small as it was. I imagine that many of us have acquired habits like that that work...
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Vision dark
My husband had his stroke December 27th 2019. They don't know exactly what caused it. To look at him you would never know he had a stroke. But his vision and cognition were affected. He has visual field cuts that impaor his vision as well as...
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Spreading Aphasia Awareness One Social Distancing Person at a Time … in the COVID Age.
Hi All, I am a three-time stroke survivor, a national aphasia advocate and speaker. My last face-to-face presentation was Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Tallahassee, FL. Driving home that night we listened to the news and realized that the world, as we...
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arm/shoulder pain
I am new to this or any support site. I have heavy shoulder and arm feelings. Is this common? and what can I do to relieve the pain? My doctor suggest Tylenol, and have taken 1000 mg once a day and it doesn't seem to help. Any other ideas? Also,does...
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