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Q: Stroke

asked by: Jon Vincent on July 27th, 2003

New User

I am looking for some help for my 81 year old mother who has survived 2 strokes and shingles in her eye.

She was a very healthy active senior.

Her speech, balance and comprehension have been affected mostly but overall she is a different person.

Can anyone that has a similar story talk to me?

Replies(4)

Georgie

replied on August 5th, 2003

Experienced User

Non

sandfxy

replied on September 21st, 2003

New User

Changes After Stroke

In my experience, I have met many stroke survivors that have shown a change in personalitty. Some are quiet when they used to be loud. One makes jokes all the time. He never joked before his stroke. I would argue with the wall before my stroke. Now I fall apart if u look at me wrong. Hope your mom is continuing to improve :d

zhouwen

replied on September 29th, 2003

New User

You have a fine mom and she has a proud son .

Yazmine

replied on October 19th, 2003

Experienced User

My aunt had a stroke bout 5 years ago. Now her left arm is paralized(sp?) her left leg as very little feeling and strength. Before the stroke she was very active and fit. Now she has gained weight and cant walk for a long time so she uses a motor scooter. Im still unsure of what caused her stroke cause my family is very hush-hush bout things. I bleive it was because she smokes weed alot. Could that be the reason?

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