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Gentle nudge please

Thank you
xx

Before his stroke,my dad was addicted to Rennies(cheaper than heroine!) at least two packets a week.
Would the staff at the hospital listen when I tols them this?Don't be silly!
His digestion was well out of baance but all they would take on board was that he took Rennies. Talked me down by telling me what they used instead.
I had to go through the speech therapist to get them to understand the extent of the problem.Meanwhile he had no speech and painful indigestion!

So glad you bred a strong minded lad Deanna, what would we do without you?

Will try and call you soon.

love and hugs
Lizxx

Please can I tell you about my stroke?

I had NONE of the 'common symptoms'...

1) I was TIRED.
I came on the computer to tell my pals that I was having a bit of time out, and I would not see you all for a day or two.

When I switched the electrics on.... I sat and stared at the screen wondering what to do next!
I was completely baffled and had to leave the computer..... I was TOO TIRED TO REMEMBER WHAT TO DO!

As for all the 'necessary' tests.... I managed to remember how to do them!

What I am trying to tell you all is... that although the tests we are all told to look for are valid, there are other signs not so well known.

I had had a massive bleed, yet the doctors did NOT seem to know anything.

Had my son not argued with the doctors, I would not be here to tell this tale.

SO...... PLEASE.
YOU know your loved ones better than the doctors do, so if you notice any serious differences in his/her behaviour, take them straight to the hospital.
My son saved my life by KNOWING ME..... I was in hospital 7 weeks.

You all know your loved ones, take notice of any serious changes and act on them.

Good luck, and I hope if you ever do have a stroke, you recover as well as I did.
Bless you all.
Deanna X

I first knew my dad had collapsed upstairs because Other Half was faffing about looking for out of hours doctor's number. Maybe nobody had ever thought to tell him about 999!

If only i had the knowledge 30 years ago...

my mom had a stroke..waited 2 hours for doctor.. a hour for ambulance..

sadly to say .mom didnt recover.. if it happened now ..it would be 999 for ambulance .....

Perhaps you and your Dad could send a little story about the way you care for him to a national paper so others could take a leaf out of your book and not treat the expatient as an invalid.

Lizx

Think I might have hit on the right way but it was only luck.I think there needs to be somebody to explain to both the victim and their carer that they are not ill now,the hospital has dealt with that bit.They are inconveniencedLittle or.no nursing is required.
Motivation is the key I think.

Sharron, I think you have done wonders with your Dad and made sure he had a useful and interesting life, not just left him in a chair like poor old Jim on Eastenders, it's so sad and the actor who plays him is ill too. Great to see him still in the soap tho, brave chap, I am not sure how much his own health is reflected in the 'acting'

Lizx

I know now that my dad had several mini strokes before the big one. In fact he had his biggest one in hospital and they did not seem to notice. He was in the cottage hospital by that time and it took them a few days to get him back to the main hospital.

It is when you get them home you are really on your own. I think I read two pamphlets which were available.Luckily I chose the viscious approach, much to the consternation of some but it certainly seems to have paid off.

n

I think the T for time can be for Tongue as well

Lizx

Another thing to look at is the tounge. Can it be stuck out straight, as it should ?

My niece had 2 strokes last year, she was at the time just 26 years old. When she had a brain scan, it showed 2 scars on her brain thought to be from previous strokes. We never expected that to happen at such a young age. She has recovered very well, she gets tired easily and a bit forgetful.
So this thread is very important to keep going. thank you for putting it on here PsD

Sylvia

Nudge again, This is important to remember. we are all at risk.

n

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can we keep this nudged please?

Dr Mack said: “If you think someone has suffered a stroke, waste no time in dialling 999.

“If you experience some of the symptoms of a stroke which then pass and you feel better, then you should consult your GP urgently. The symptoms you would feel are significant dizziness together with difficulty in walking, talking, balance and co-ordination. You may feel your face is numb and you cannot use one side of your body properly. These are the telltale signs of stroke or TIA.”