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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 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 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 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 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).

• 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 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.