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• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 18 >> Feels that painful conditions after stroke are poorly understood but has received useful information from the Stroke Association.

She had a stroke aged 59 which caused right weakness, pain, vision & memory loss. Medication: perindopril, amlodipine (blood pressure) pravastatin, Ezetimibe (cholesterol), aspirin and dipyridamole (antiplatelet), escitalopram (depression), carbamazepine (pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 10 >> Has severe pain which she has been told is central post stroke pain due to a clot which damaged part of her brain causing it to send pain messages.

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 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).

• 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 18 >> Finds intimate contact difficult because of central post stroke pain makes her sensitive to touch.

She had a stroke aged 59 which caused right weakness, pain, vision & memory loss. Medication: perindopril, amlodipine (blood pressure) pravastatin, Ezetimibe (cholesterol), aspirin and dipyridamole (antiplatelet), escitalopram (depression), carbamazepine (pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 18 >> Feels that painful conditions after stroke are poorly understood but has received useful information from the Stroke Association.

She had a stroke aged 59 which caused right weakness, pain, vision & memory loss. Medication: perindopril, amlodipine (blood pressure) pravastatin, Ezetimibe (cholesterol), aspirin and dipyridamole (antiplatelet), escitalopram (depression), carbamazepine (pain).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 16 >> Has found very good information on the internet. Was surprised to find out how many people have strokes and that there is a geographical variation in

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 16 >> Was disappointed that the Different Strokes support group he attended was very focused on fund raising, but met someone at the group that he still see

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 >> Has some mixed feelings about joining a support group even though he likes the idea of a group for younger people. Enjoys regular contact with a close

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).

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Emotional impact of stroke

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Medication to prevent another stroke

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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’.

 

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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’.

 

• >> 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 66-75 >> Interview 17 >> Gains a lot from the two support groups he attends where he enjoys the friendly and non- judgmental atmosphere.

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 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 21-45 >> Interview 02 >> She completely lost her speech after her stroke which she said felt like being trapped in a box. She tried to communicate with her eyes but it did not

She had a stroke after an operation to remove a malignant melanoma. The stroke caused right weakness of her arm and problems with speech. Medication: aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 19 >> His speech was initially very slurred due to muscle weakness. He has ongoing problems regulating the volume and speed and thinks that his singing has

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).

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Getting medical help

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• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 24 >> She found it helpful to sit and chat with stroke liaison nurse and had been provided with the equipment that she needed for the stairs and bathroom.

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 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).

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The event: a stroke or Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

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The event: a stroke or Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

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The event: a stroke or Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

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Getting medical help

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Getting medical help

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Getting medical help

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 07 >> He was at work as a builder when he had his stroke and found he could not use his tools.

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 56-65 >> Interview 16 >> He woke in the morning feeling like he had slept awkwardly on his leg but the feeling did not pass and on trying to stand his leg and arm gave way.

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 76-95 >> Interview 21 >> Her GP apologised that he had not picked up that her balance problems were the start of her stroke.

She had a stroke due to a clot aged 82 which caused left weakness. Medication bendroflumethiazide, ramapril (blood pressure), aspirin (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 13 >> His partner realised he'd had a stroke because the left side of his face was drooping.

He had a stroke due to a clot aged 66 which caused left weakness, pain/sensitivity and epilepsy. Medication: atenolol, perindopril (blood pressure), atorvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin (antiplatelet), Epilim (epilepsy), citalopram (anxiety).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 34 >> Her daughter found her on the floor she was unable to move or speak and remembers very little apart from her daughter panicking.

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 66-75 >> Interview 14 >> The left side of her body went numb and she was unable to speak. Her speech recovered when she was given oxygen in the ambulance.

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 12 >> When she had the stroke she was completely paralysed and when she tried to speak strange noises came out her mouth.

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 76-95 >> Interview 27 >> He had frequent transient ischaemic attacks which caused temporary dizziness, hand weakness and visual loss.

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 21-45 >> Interview 10 >> Realises that two events before her major stroke were probably transient ischaemic attacks and wishes she had got help sooner.

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 20 >> Thought her problems with vision, speech and a drooped mouth were due to migraine or old age. But went to the doctor after 2 weeks and was diagnosed w

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 56-65 >> Interview 01 >> He was very appreciative of a friend because she phoned 999 quickly which meant there was little delay in the operation he required for his haemorrhag

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 33 >> Her daughter heard that her voice was slurred on the phone and got help. She felt okay and was surprised when the paramedics wanted to take her to hos

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 28 >> The landlord at the local pub noticed his face had dropped on one side and called an ambulance.

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 31 >> His brother told him that he should have phoned the doctor as soon as he felt unwell because more can be done to help in the first few hours.

This man had two TIAs (aged 56) and a stroke (aged 57) due to clots. The stroke caused temporary paralysis on his left. Medication: perindopril, bendroflumethiazide (blood pressure), atorvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, delayed release dipyridamole (antiplatelet).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 45 >> A woman who only spoke Punjabi knew her symptoms suggested a stroke but could not tell the doctor and was sent home from hospital. (Video & Audio clip

She had a stroke due to a clot aged 72 which caused left weakness of her leg and arm. Medication: amplodopine, doxazosin, enalapril (blood pressure) furosemide (water), simvastatin, aspirin (cholesterol), fluoxetine (depression).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 09 >> The staff in A and E did not realise her symptoms were due to stroke because she was young. They kept asking if her husband had hit her.

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).