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• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 16 >> At first he was frightened about the impact of the stroke but was reassured if a little surprised that he would be helped to do things for himself ver

He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 55 which stroke caused initial paralysis on his left side. Current medication: ramipril, bendroflemethiazide (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 06 >> He could see the importance of exercise to improve strength and things like lifting small pegs when he came to make of cup of coffee which required bo

He had his stroke at the age of 53 during an emergency heart operation. His stroke caused partial right-sided paralysis and vision loss. Medication: bisoprolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 51 >> Part of their culture is to help the less able when they are struggling, but the rehabilitation team encouraged her to let her husband be independent.

He had a stroke due to a clot aged 38 which caused severe aphasia and right paralysis of his leg and arm. Medication: dipyridamole (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet), simvastatin (cholesterol).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 16 >> He explained that as time went on his list of things he cannot do has got smaller and he hopes to eventually get back to decorating.

He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 55 which stroke caused initial paralysis on his left side. Current medication: ramipril, bendroflemethiazide (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 14 >> She was quickly encouraged to try to wash and dress herself and was surprised how much she could do with one hand.

She had a stroke due to a hemorrhage aged 60, which caused left paralysis, spasms, central post stroke pain (CPSP) and depression. Medication: bendrofluazide (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), fluoxetine (depression), gabapentin (CPSP).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 41 >> She finds it takes her longer to wash and dress but feels it is important to do it herself before the carers come in. She says some older people just

She had a stroke due to a clot aged 87 which caused right weakness and problems with balance and with speech and eating. Medication: atenolol, ramipril (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), motilium (nausea and vertigo), omeprazole (gastric resistant tablets).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 34 >> Getting dressed particularly putting her bra on takes a long time but she feels it is important to do it herself. She was shown the best way to dress

She had a stroke due to a dissection of the right carotid artery at the age of 55. The stroke caused left paralysis of her leg and arm and problems with eating and speaking. Medication: simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin (anticlotting).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 06 >> He was worried about cooking a meal at home because of the safety but the occupational therapist helped him plan and he now takes his time but feels m

He had his stroke at the age of 53 during an emergency heart operation. His stroke caused partial right-sided paralysis and vision loss. Medication: bisoprolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 32 >> She still likes to do some of the cleaning but breaks it up now so she doesn't get so tired.

She had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 88. The stroke caused weakness and cold sensitivity in her left hand and problems with eating and drinking. Medication: Antibiotics.

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 07 >> He has been given equipment make peeling vegetables with one hand easier.

He had a stroke/hemorrhage aged 47 which caused left paralysis, vision loss and epilepsy. Medication: bendroflemethiazide, celiprolol (blood pressure), atorvastatin (cholesterol), phenytoin, sodium valproate (epilepsy), paroxetine (depression).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 14 >> She wanted to be able to get to the shop on her own so she set herself a goal of taking the bus or walking locally making sure she stops rests on seat

She had a stroke due to a hemorrhage aged 60, which caused left paralysis, spasms, central post stroke pain (CPSP) and depression. Medication: bendrofluazide (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), fluoxetine (depression), gabapentin (CPSP).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 06 >> When he first got home he found even getting washed and dressed very tiring and was very dependant on his wife.

He had his stroke at the age of 53 during an emergency heart operation. His stroke caused partial right-sided paralysis and vision loss. Medication: bisoprolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

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Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, damaging brain function. We interviewed 61 people about their experiences of stroke. Since the original launch of this module in 2007 we have added 12 additional interviews conducted in 2011 and three new topic summaries. Select from the key topics below, choose from the ‘Full list of topics’, or explore all of the interviews through ‘People’s stories’.

 

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Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, damaging brain function. We interviewed 61 people about their experiences of stroke. Since the original launch of this module in 2007 we have added 12 additional interviews conducted in 2011 and three new topic summaries. Select from the key topics below, choose from the ‘Full list of topics’, or explore all of the interviews through ‘People’s stories’.

 

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Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, damaging brain function. We interviewed 61 people about their experiences of stroke. Since the original launch of this module in 2007 we have added 12 additional interviews conducted in 2011 and three new topic summaries. Select from the key topics below, choose from the ‘Full list of topics’, or explore all of the interviews through ‘People’s stories’.

 

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• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Surgery >> Surgery

 

Surgery

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Surgery

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 27 >> A carotid Doppler scan of neck arteries revealed that surgery may help to restore blood flow and stop his TIAs.

He had multiple TIAs from the age 81. Within a year he had bilateral carotid endarterectomies which were successful. Medication: lisinopril, bendrofluazide, atenolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Causes and risk factors >> Causes and risk factors

 

Causes and risk factors

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Causes and risk factors

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Causes and risk factors

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Review date: August 2013

 

 

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, damaging brain function. We interviewed 61 people about their experiences of stroke. Since the original launch of this module in 2007 we have added 12 additional interviews conducted in 2011 and three new topic summaries. Select from the key topics below, choose from the ‘Full list of topics’, or explore all of the interviews through ‘People’s stories’.

 

• >> Stroke >> Stroke

Publication date: June 2007               Last update: August 2011

Review date: August 2013

 

 

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, damaging brain function. We interviewed 61 people about their experiences of stroke. Since the original launch of this module in 2007 we have added 12 additional interviews conducted in 2011 and three new topic summaries. Select from the key topics below, choose from the ‘Full list of topics’, or explore all of the interviews through ‘People’s stories’.

 

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Stroke

Publication date: June 2007               Last update: August 2011

Review date: August 2013

 

 

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, damaging brain function. We interviewed 61 people about their experiences of stroke. Since the original launch of this module in 2007 we have added 12 additional interviews conducted in 2011 and three new topic summaries. Select from the key topics below, choose from the ‘Full list of topics’, or explore all of the interviews through ‘People’s stories’.

 

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Jackie - Interview 64 >> Jackie was found by her daughter in her kitchen where she had been lying (in and out of consciousness) for approximately 28 hours, she has very little

Jackie suffered a stroke in 2003 while home alone and was found by her daughter 28 hours later. She voluntarily chose to retire from work so she would have enough stamina for other things including recreational activities in the community.

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Major disability >> Major disability

 

Major disability

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Major disability

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 24 >> Her sister told her about a stroke that occurred during an operation. Later she was asked questions to see if her memory was affected.

She had her stroke during a hip operation at the age of 78. The stroke caused right partial paralysis and some pain in the leg. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) panadol (pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 49 >> Finds it helpful to meet other people with aphasia at Connect meetings and found lots of other people have aphasia through attending.

She had a stroke due a clot caused by a hereditary clotting disorder age 29, which caused aphasia, right paralysis and epilepsy. Medication: lipitor (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulant), tegretol, epilim (epilepsy), baclofen (spasms in arm).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 49 >> Likes meeting other people with aphasia at Connect meetings and found lots of people she meets there have aphasia.

She had a stroke due a clot caused by a hereditary clotting disorder age 29, which caused aphasia, right paralysis and epilepsy. Medication: lipitor (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulant), tegretol, epilim (epilepsy), baclofen (spasms in arm).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 51 >> Finds it helpful to go to Connect meetings to discuss news and other issues and to share experiences with people who have the same problem.

He had a stroke due to a clot aged 38 which caused severe aphasia and right paralysis of his leg and arm. Medication: dipyridamole (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet), simvastatin (cholesterol).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 09 >> The hospital initially diagnosed migraine but later her husband saw a poster on stroke and insisted on more tests which revealed a stroke.

She had a stroke at the age of 30 due to a clot which possibly originated from a hole in her heart. The stroke could also have been caused by smoking. Her stroke caused visual memory and visual field defects. Medication: simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (anticoagulation).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 03 >> Explains that a MRI scan was scarier than the CT but music was playing and there was a mirror. She prayed to pass the time.

She had multiple TIAs from the age of 65 and eventually had carotid endarterectomy age 67. Medication: perindopril (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), clopidpgrel (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Stroke recovery: daily activities and personal care >> Stroke recovery: daily activities and personal care

 

Stroke recovery: daily activities and personal care

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Stroke recovery: daily activities and personal care

• >> Stroke >> Stroke recovery: daily activities and personal care >> Stroke recovery: daily activities and personal care

 

Stroke recovery: daily activities and personal care

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 10 >> Manages her severe central post stroke pain with relaxation, hot baths and distraction Medication and alternative therapies have not helped.

She had a stroke (aged 41) due to a clot from a hole in her heart which caused left-sided paralysis, numbness and central post stroke pain (CPSP). Medication: simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), gabapentin, amitriptyline (CPSP).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 15 >> Felt that one of the good things about care was being able to ask questions.

He had his stroke due to a clot aged 54 which caused right sided paralysis and muscle spasms. Medication: amlodopine, perindopril (blood pressure), ezetimibe (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 10 >> Felt judged and blamed and that she wasn't treated as a person because she was young to have had a stroke but also experienced warm and human care.

She had a stroke (aged 41) due to a clot from a hole in her heart which caused left-sided paralysis, numbness and central post stroke pain (CPSP). Medication: simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), gabapentin, amitriptyline (CPSP).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 35 >> Felt would have liked someone to talk to because felt very unsupported in their decision for the wife to care for husband at home after he was severel

He had a stroke due to a haemorrhage aged 65 which caused left paralysis and problems with incontinence, memory and mood. Medication: perindropril (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), loperamide (to constipate), fluoxetine (aggression).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Emotional Impact of stroke >> Emotional Impact of stroke

 

Emotional impact of stroke

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Emotional impact of stroke

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Emotional impact of stroke

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 17 >> He was told that an operation would not help because the blockage in his carotid artery had caused permanent damage.

He had a stroke owing to a blocked left carotid artery aged 66 which caused aphasia and reading and writing problems. Medication: amlodipine, bendroflumethiazide (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 03 >> At first she decided not to have the carotid endarterectomy because of the risk but when she kept having TIAs she went ahead and had the surgery under

She had multiple TIAs from the age of 65 and eventually had carotid endarterectomy age 67. Medication: perindopril (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), clopidpgrel (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 27 >> During his first carotid endarterectomy he had a problem with his heart and needed to be resuscitated. He has no regrets about the operation because i

He had multiple TIAs from the age 81. Within a year he had bilateral carotid endarterectomies which were successful. Medication: lisinopril, bendrofluazide, atenolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Susan - Interview 62 >> Susan talks about feeling frustrated that her arm fracture was not addressed while being treated for stroke.

Susan experienced a stroke in 2007 while at home with her husband. Her husband called for an ambulance, which unfortunately, did not arrive until much later. While she was waiting for an ambulance she suffered a fall and injured her left side (hip, shoulder, wrist, and arm), these injuries were left untreated while in hospital.

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Clare - Interview 56 >> Clare wrote letters to her aunt with her non-dominant hand as a form of therapy.

Clare experienced a stroke while at home with her husband. She had blurred vision which she initially thought was a symptom of her diabetes. In addition to diabetes and stroke, Clare has had lifelong health issues including kidney problems, for which she is undergoing dialysis.

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 24 >> Worked with plasticine and lego to improve hand function. Even though it was elementary she did not mind because she realised she had to start from sc

She had her stroke during a hip operation at the age of 78. The stroke caused right partial paralysis and some pain in the leg. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) panadol (pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 29 >> Practiced putting bolts on nuts and picking up small objects to improve his dexterity. He was determined to work hard on the things he was asked to do

He had a stroke due to clot aged 83 which caused partial right paralysis and emotional lability. Medication: doxazosin, bendroflemethiazide, valsartan, adalat (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 16 >> He was given a choice of what to work on in physiotherapy and had mainly focussed on walking rather than hand function which he later regretted.

He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 55 which stroke caused initial paralysis on his left side. Current medication: ramipril, bendroflemethiazide (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 05 >> She regained movement in her hand by visualising playing the piano. Her physiotherapist was very supportive of this.

She had two strokes 3 months apart (aged 43) due to haemorrhages from arterial venous malformations. The second stroke caused right-sided paralysis and muscles spasm. Medication: baclofen (spasms), phenergan (anxiety), phenytoin (epilepsy due to a brain tumour age 41).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Social support >> Social support

 

Social support

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Social support

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Social support

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> When stroke happens at a young age >> When stroke happens at a young age

 

When stroke happens at a young age

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When stroke happens at a young age

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When stroke happens at a young age

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 05 >> Her parents were badly affected by the stroke and didn't initially come to visit her. She wanted to protect them so only cried in front of a social wo

She had two strokes 3 months apart (aged 43) due to haemorrhages from arterial venous malformations. The second stroke caused right-sided paralysis and muscles spasm. Medication: baclofen (spasms), phenergan (anxiety), phenytoin (epilepsy due to a brain tumour age 41).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 22 >> Their daughter's son was initially wary of her husband because his voice had changed by the stroke but with time has adjusted.

He had two stroke due to clots aged 59. The strokes caused ataxia, dysphagia, dysarthria and double vision. Medication: atenolol (blood pressure), bezafibrate (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulant), hyoscine (reduce saliva), Thick 'n' easy (thickens drinks).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 10 >> She tried to keep things as normal as possible for her daughters but worries that they have been affected. People have reassured her that it may make

She had a stroke (aged 41) due to a clot from a hole in her heart which caused left-sided paralysis, numbness and central post stroke pain (CPSP). Medication: simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), gabapentin, amitriptyline (CPSP).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 11 >> A few years after her stroke her son needed some counselling because the experience had caused him some deep seated worries.

She had a stroke caused by a clot at the age of 34. The stroke caused left-sided paralysis, left hemianopia (loss of vision in left field) and epilepsy. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet), epilim, tegretol (epilepsy).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 34 >> Worries about holding her young grandson because of loss of sensation but hopes that things will improve.

She had a stroke due to a dissection of the right carotid artery at the age of 55. The stroke caused left paralysis of her leg and arm and problems with eating and speaking. Medication: simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin (anticlotting).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 22 >> Set himself a goal of being able to speak and stand for his daughter's wedding and got a standing ovation when he gave her away.

He had two stroke due to clots aged 59. The strokes caused ataxia, dysphagia, dysarthria and double vision. Medication: atenolol (blood pressure), bezafibrate (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulant), hyoscine (reduce saliva), Thick 'n' easy (thickens drinks).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 06 >> He felt guilty seeing his wife go out to work and then come home and do the house work.

He had his stroke at the age of 53 during an emergency heart operation. His stroke caused partial right-sided paralysis and vision loss. Medication: bisoprolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 10 >> She had several disagreements with her mother because she was helpful after the stroke but was reluctant to let her get back to doing things herself.

She had a stroke (aged 41) due to a clot from a hole in her heart which caused left-sided paralysis, numbness and central post stroke pain (CPSP). Medication: simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), gabapentin, amitriptyline (CPSP).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 33 >> Advises other people's families to not discourage the person from trying to do things for themselves and give them space.

She had a stroke due to a clot aged 67, which caused weakness of her left arm and face and some initial speech problems. Medication: perindropril (blood pressure) simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, delayed release dipyridamole (antiplatelets).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 22 >> They think that support is mainly given to the patient and should be more readily available for the family. They eventually got help through a stroke

He had two stroke due to clots aged 59. The strokes caused ataxia, dysphagia, dysarthria and double vision. Medication: atenolol (blood pressure), bezafibrate (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulant), hyoscine (reduce saliva), Thick 'n' easy (thickens drinks).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Gavin - Interview 63 >> The stroke initially took a toll on Gavin’s marriage but him and his wife are finding ways to make it work.

Gavin is a 47 year old media representative/spokesperson. He lives at home with his wife and two children. He is not working right now because of his stroke, but hopes to return to some type of work one day. His ethnic background is White British.

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Gavin - Interview 63 >> The transition home was difficult for Gavin and his family as they all had to adjust together.

Gavin is a 47 year old media representative/spokesperson. He lives at home with his wife and two children. He is not working right now because of his stroke, but hopes to return to some type of work one day. His ethnic background is White British.

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 19 >> He talks about his relationships with his wife and his concerns for the future.

Stroke at 45 due to dissection of right carotid artery. Caused left paralysis, spasms & painful spasticity. Medication: perindopril (blood pressure) statin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), citalopram (depression) clonazepam, tramadol (spasms/pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 29 >> Practiced putting bolts on nuts and picking up small objects to improve his dexterity. He was determined to work hard on the things he was asked to do

He had a stroke due to clot aged 83 which caused partial right paralysis and emotional lability. Medication: doxazosin, bendroflemethiazide, valsartan, adalat (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 05 >> She regained movement in her hand by visualising playing the piano. Her physiotherapist was very supportive of this.

She had two strokes 3 months apart (aged 43) due to haemorrhages from arterial venous malformations. The second stroke caused right-sided paralysis and muscles spasm. Medication: baclofen (spasms), phenergan (anxiety), phenytoin (epilepsy due to a brain tumour age 41).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 24 >> Worked with plasticine and lego to improve hand function. Even though it was elementary she did not mind because she realised she had to start from sc

She had her stroke during a hip operation at the age of 78. The stroke caused right partial paralysis and some pain in the leg. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) panadol (pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 16 >> He was given a choice of what to work on in physiotherapy and had mainly focussed on walking rather than hand function which he later regretted.

He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 55 which stroke caused initial paralysis on his left side. Current medication: ramipril, bendroflemethiazide (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 01 >> He describes the tests he had for a severe hemianopia. He also suffers from visual neglect and found that sometimes he would just ignore things or peo

He had a stroke due to hemorrhage aged 57, which caused left paralysis, left neglect and some early problems with speech. Medication: atenolol, ramipril (blood pressure), levetiracetam (epilepsy), paroxetine (antidepressant), omeprazole, (gastric resistant tablets).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 47 >> Her mother has loss of peripheral vision (hemianopia) and sometimes she does not brush one side of her hair and will often bump into things.

Carer for mother who had a stroke at the age of 83. Her mother now suffers from vascular dementia and some visual loss. She is registered partially blind. Medication: bendrofluazide, perindopril, (blood pressure) omeprazole, (gastric resistant tablets) citalopram, (antidepressant); senna and/or movicol, (laxative) calichew (calcium/vit D3 supplement) alendronic acid, (bisphosphonate ), detrusitol, (urinary continence).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 40 >> She lost peripheral vision on the right and sometimes has to turn her head to see things on the right of the television screen. She also see some shad

She had a stroke due to a clot from her heart at the age of 81. The stroke caused partial paralysis of her right hand side and problems with memory. Medication: Cardicor, coversyl (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulation).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 01 >> He describes the tests he had for a severe hemianopia. He also suffers from visual neglect and found that sometimes he would just ignore things or peo

He had a stroke due to hemorrhage aged 57, which caused left paralysis, left neglect and some early problems with speech. Medication: atenolol, ramipril (blood pressure), levetiracetam (epilepsy), paroxetine (antidepressant), omeprazole, (gastric resistant tablets).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Stroke recovery: physical aspects and mobility >> Stroke recovery: physical aspects and mobility

 

Stroke recovery: physical aspects and mobility

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Stroke recovery: physical aspects and mobility

• >> Stroke >> Stroke recovery: physical aspects and mobility >> Stroke recovery: physical aspects and mobility

 

Stroke recovery: physical aspects and mobility

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Changes to movement >> Changes to movement

 

Changes to movement

• >> Stroke >> Changes to movement >> Changes to movement

 

Changes to movement

• >> Stroke >> Changes to movement >> Changes to movement

 

Changes to movement

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 15 >> He had been concentrating on trying to move his toe and suddenly got a twitch which he described as wonderful.

He had his stroke due to a clot aged 54 which caused right sided paralysis and muscle spasms. Medication: amlodopine, perindopril (blood pressure), ezetimibe (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 24 >> Was initially quite depressed and could not accept that the stroke had affected her physically but with the encouragement of the therapy staff she gra

She had her stroke during a hip operation at the age of 78. The stroke caused right partial paralysis and some pain in the leg. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) panadol (pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 28 >> He had been told by a friend that it could take two years for him to recover physically and that even then his recovery might not be total.

He had a stroke due to a clot aged 62, which caused right weakness, spasms and speech problems. Medication: ramipril, diltiazem hydrochloride, prazosin hydrochloride, adalat (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 01 >> Although he is not back to normal he stresses that he has achieved more than he originally thought he might.

He had a stroke due to hemorrhage aged 57, which caused left paralysis, left neglect and some early problems with speech. Medication: atenolol, ramipril (blood pressure), levetiracetam (epilepsy), paroxetine (antidepressant), omeprazole, (gastric resistant tablets).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 06 >> He could see the importance of exercise to improve strength and things like lifting small pegs when he came to make of cup of coffee which required bo

He had his stroke at the age of 53 during an emergency heart operation. His stroke caused partial right-sided paralysis and vision loss. Medication: bisoprolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 05 >> She regained movement in her hand by visualising playing the piano. Her physiotherapist was very supportive of this.

She had two strokes 3 months apart (aged 43) due to haemorrhages from arterial venous malformations. The second stroke caused right-sided paralysis and muscles spasm. Medication: baclofen (spasms), phenergan (anxiety), phenytoin (epilepsy due to a brain tumour age 41).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 24 >> Worked with plasticine and lego to improve hand function. Even though it was elementary she did not mind because she realised she had to start from sc

She had her stroke during a hip operation at the age of 78. The stroke caused right partial paralysis and some pain in the leg. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) panadol (pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 01 >> Was very impressed with the knowledge and attitude of physiotherapists he saw in hospital and privately.

He had a stroke due to hemorrhage aged 57, which caused left paralysis, left neglect and some early problems with speech. Medication: atenolol, ramipril (blood pressure), levetiracetam (epilepsy), paroxetine (antidepressant), omeprazole, (gastric resistant tablets).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 35 >> She was frustrated that her husband was not helped to walk after his stroke. He later had some therapy that allowed him to get about the house.

He had a stroke due to a haemorrhage aged 65 which caused left paralysis and problems with incontinence, memory and mood. Medication: perindropril (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), loperamide (to constipate), fluoxetine (aggression).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 16 >> He was given a choice of what to work on in physiotherapy and had mainly focussed on walking rather than hand function which he later regretted.

He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 55 which stroke caused initial paralysis on his left side. Current medication: ramipril, bendroflemethiazide (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 14 >> The first time she stood was in front of a mirror with two physiotherapists either side to help get her balance. She progressed onto walking between p

She had a stroke due to a hemorrhage aged 60, which caused left paralysis, spasms, central post stroke pain (CPSP) and depression. Medication: bendrofluazide (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), fluoxetine (depression), gabapentin (CPSP).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 19 >> He recently started some botox injections to relieve a spasm in his leg and hopes that it may allow him to work on being able to stand.

Stroke at 45 due to dissection of right carotid artery. Caused left paralysis, spasms & painful spasticity. Medication: perindopril (blood pressure) statin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), citalopram (depression) clonazepam, tramadol (spasms/pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 15 >> His first few steps supported by a physiotherapist between parallel bars were wonderful. As he progressed on he learnt to climb stairs.

He had his stroke due to a clot aged 54 which caused right sided paralysis and muscle spasms. Medication: amlodopine, perindopril (blood pressure), ezetimibe (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 14 >> Was taught to use the analogy of putting her good leg first for going up to heaven and her bad leg first for going down to hell to remind her how to

She had a stroke due to a hemorrhage aged 60, which caused left paralysis, spasms, central post stroke pain (CPSP) and depression. Medication: bendrofluazide (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), fluoxetine (depression), gabapentin (CPSP).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 51 >> His stick gives him confidence for longer distances because he knows it is there if he stumbles.

He had a stroke due to a clot aged 38 which caused severe aphasia and right paralysis of his leg and arm. Medication: dipyridamole (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet), simvastatin (cholesterol).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 29 >> Practiced putting bolts on nuts and picking up small objects to improve his dexterity. He was determined to work hard on the things he was asked to do

He had a stroke due to clot aged 83 which caused partial right paralysis and emotional lability. Medication: doxazosin, bendroflemethiazide, valsartan, adalat (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 12 >> She bought children's books and practiced speaking by copying the news readers on the television but found it difficult not to be able to join in conv

She had a stroke at the age of 48 due to a dissection of the left carotid artery. Her stroke caused aphasia and epilepsy. Medication: pravastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), Epilim, Frisium and levetiracetam (epilepsy).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Michelle - Interview 65 >> Michelle found out that she had a stroke from her father. She was frustrated by the lack of direct communication with medical staff.

Michelle experienced her TIA at the age of 26. She experienced visual disturbance and was unable to speak coherently but after five or ten minutes the symptoms gradually subsided. She had several of these episodes over the following months which were not diagnosed specifically as TIA and then later went on to experience a full stroke.

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 16 >> At first he was frightened about the impact of the stroke but was reassured if a little surprised that he would be helped to do things for himself ver

He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 55 which stroke caused initial paralysis on his left side. Current medication: ramipril, bendroflemethiazide (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 44 >> He was very unhappy when he was told that he'd had a stroke because he was worried about disability and about having to be looked after.

He had a stroke due to a clot at the age of 60 which caused left sided weakness in his leg and paralysis of his hand. His speech was also affected and he has depression. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) simvastatin (cholesterol) fluoxetine (depression).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 40 >> Explains that she just accepted the diagnosis even though it was clear that she would not be able to continue with quite a lot of activities.

She had a stroke due to a clot from her heart at the age of 81. The stroke caused partial paralysis of her right hand side and problems with memory. Medication: Cardicor, coversyl (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulation).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 09 >> She has trouble recognising and remembering new faces which can be embarrassing when she meets people she is not familiar with, she now sometimes tell

She had a stroke at the age of 30 due to a clot which possibly originated from a hole in her heart. The stroke could also have been caused by smoking. Her stroke caused visual memory and visual field defects. Medication: simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (anticoagulation).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 53 >> He had been given a card to show to people explaining that he had a stroke and has communication difficulties. He has found this helpful and has used

He had a stroke due to a clot which came from his heart aged 55. The stroke caused right sided weakness and aphasia. Medication: perindopril (blood pressure) simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin (anticoagulant).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 12 >> She found it helped to use facial expressions and gestures. It helped her to understand other people if they wrote things down.

She had a stroke at the age of 48 due to a dissection of the left carotid artery. Her stroke caused aphasia and epilepsy. Medication: pravastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), Epilim, Frisium and levetiracetam (epilepsy).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 17 >> He wouldn't tell people that he had problems with speech and would struggle. Others from a support group encouraged him to tell people and he found th

He had a stroke owing to a blocked left carotid artery aged 66 which caused aphasia and reading and writing problems. Medication: amlodipine, bendroflumethiazide (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 50 >> Being accompanied on the bus by rehabilitation staff gave him confidence to use them by himself.

He had a stroke at the aged 58 due to a clot and then a second stroke 1 year later due to a haemorrhage. Medication: perindopril, bendroflumethiazide, prazosin (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet), (stopped due to haemorrhage).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 41 >> Her hair started falling out because of the medication she was taking. She told the stroke nurse who arranged for the medication to be changed.

She had a stroke due to a clot aged 87 which caused right weakness and problems with balance and with speech and eating. Medication: atenolol, ramipril (blood pressure), lipitor (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), motilium (nausea and vertigo), omeprazole (gastric resistant tablets).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 46 >> Since he had the stroke he has experienced problems getting an erection and puts this down to blood pressure medication and diabetes.

He had a stroke due to a clot aged 75 which caused right sided weakness and numbness. Medication: atenolol, lisinopril, adalat (blood pressure), furosemide (water), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 20 >> She is on warfarin and knows she has to limit the amount of alcohol she drinks. She has had some side effects of bruising and profuse bleeding.

This woman had a stroke due to a clot from her heart at the age of 67 which caused mild visual loss and temporary speech problems. Medication: amplodopine, atenolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), warfarin, (anticoagulation).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 14 >> Took amitryptiline for central post stroke pain but experienced side effects and now takes gabapentin which is some help.

She had a stroke due to a hemorrhage aged 60, which caused left paralysis, spasms, central post stroke pain (CPSP) and depression. Medication: bendrofluazide (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), fluoxetine (depression), gabapentin (CPSP).

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When stroke is coupled with other health problems

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When stroke is coupled with other health problems

• >> Stroke >> When stroke is coupled with other health problems >> When stroke is coupled with other health problems

 

When stroke is coupled with other health problems

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 07 >> Found it embarrassing to have his catheter put back in by a female doctor.

He had a stroke/hemorrhage aged 47 which caused left paralysis, vision loss and epilepsy. Medication: bendroflemethiazide, celiprolol (blood pressure), atorvastatin (cholesterol), phenytoin, sodium valproate (epilepsy), paroxetine (depression).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 06 >> Described the symptoms of urine infection after catheterisation and that it was the lowest point of being in hospital.

He had his stroke at the age of 53 during an emergency heart operation. His stroke caused partial right-sided paralysis and vision loss. Medication: bisoprolol (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 24 >> The antibiotics used to treat the infection caused by the catheter caused diarrhoea which was very debilitating.

She had her stroke during a hip operation at the age of 78. The stroke caused right partial paralysis and some pain in the leg. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet) panadol (pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 35 >> Describes bowel management and problems of infection with long-term catheter use that was overcome by using an externally worn sheath.

He had a stroke due to a haemorrhage aged 65 which caused left paralysis and problems with incontinence, memory and mood. Medication: perindropril (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), loperamide (to constipate), fluoxetine (aggression).