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• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 37 >> She was initially a little angry at having a stroke but quickly became determined to get better.

She had a stroke attributed to a clot and the age of 92 which caused weakness of her right leg and arm and slurred speech. Medication: bendrofluazide (blood pressure) now stopped, aspirin (anti-platelet), but she could not tolerate this and had to stop.

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 50 >> His religious faith has helped him come to terms with his stroke.

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 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 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 15 >> He broke down in the hospital when he had to be hoisted onto the toilet but although he initially felt desperate this turned into a determination to g

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 41 >> Although she was initially frustrated at the loss of independence she has accepted her stroke as just part of getting older.

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 66-75 >> Interview 35 >> He feels his wife has been there for him 100% but he has taken out a lot of his frustration at not being able to do things out on her. He has been giv

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 21-45 >> Interview 51 >> He was frustrated because he could not speak and sometimes was impatient with his young daughter.

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 49 >> She has problems with her speech and with daily activities which limit her life and can make her sad but she no longer gets very emotional.

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 46-55 >> Interview 05 >> She felt out of place being in a wheelchair in a world where she had previously worn high heels and didn't like leaving the hospital.

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 66-75 >> Interview 43 >> He is frightened of having another stroke and does not like to be left alone. He also finds emotional situations like funerals difficult.

He had a stroke due to a haemorrhage age 70 which caused right sided weakness and problems with balance and speech. He as also had some depression and anxiety. Medication: enalapril maleate (blood pressure), furosemide (water), citalopram (depression).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 66-75 >> Interview 14 >> She feels that having a stroke can take away your confidence and that you have to build it back up again.

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 66-75 >> Interview 13 >> After his stroke he felt anxious about things like filling out forms and planning. He saw a psychologist who identified his anxiety and has helped him

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 76-95 >> Interview 42 >> He was surprised when he cried during a Christmas carol even though there was nothing to cry about. He had not been told it was normal to be more emot

He had a stroke during a heart bypass aged 74 which caused right weakness & speech, memory & emotional problems. Medication: perindropril, furosemide (blood pressure) simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, dipyridamole (antiplatelet), dosulepin (depression).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 08 >> After his stroke he became much more emotional and angry but he had been reassured that this was a normal part of stroke.

He had a stroke due to a clot aged 49 which caused right paralysis and speech problems. Medication: bendroflumethiazide, perindopril (blood pressure), simvastatin (cholesterol), aspirin, persantin (antiplatelets), baclofen (muscle spasms).

• Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 76-95 >> Interview 29 >> His doctor had reassured that becoming more emotional was part of having a stroke.

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 66-75 >> Interview 14 >> She felt very vulnerable and frightened at being home and thinks her husband did not understand. She would like to see more support for people when th

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 56-65 >> Interview 18 >> Told the occupational therapist that she was feeling depressed by not being able to do things and was told she should pull herself together.

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 22 >> Patients and carers need a lot of information after leaving hospital, including information about benefits. They appreciated leaflets from the 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 >> 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).