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 11 >> She describes how heminopia (loss of visual field) was difficult for colleagues to understand but how a doctor in the surgery used partially covered g

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 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 22 >> Has double vision and wears special glasses with a frosted lens. He also lacks coordinated movement of his eyes.

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 21-45 >> Interview 09 >> She has some loss of peripheral vision and poor depth perception which makes crossing the road and going down stairs difficult to negotiate.

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 21-45 >> Interview 09 >> She has a relatively rare visual problem which makes it difficult to recognise unfamiliar surroundings and people and affects her perception of colour

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

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 46-55 >> Interview 06 >> Getting his license and driving again was a big confidence boost after the stroke and he is now building up his confidence to drive.

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 >> Clare - Interview 56 >> Clare was at home working with her husband when her eyesight went blurry, She initially thought this was related to her diabetes.

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 66-75 >> Malcolm - Interview 59 >> Malcolm talks about his various health conditions, and how they have impacted his life.

When Malcolm had his stroke he initially thought that he was having an angina attack. Malcolm has other health conditions including angina, diabetes, epilepsy, sleep apnoea, and is registered blind.

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Changes to vision >> Changes to vision

Changes to vision

>> Stroke >> Changes to vision >> Changes to vision

Changes to vision

>> Stroke >> Changes to vision >> Changes to vision

Changes to vision

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 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.

Nerves & brain >> Stroke >> Age 56-65 >> Interview 18 >> She has loss of her peripheral vision on the left and finds she knocks into things and sometimes misses the first few letters of a word on the left ha

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 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 21-45 >> Interview 11 >> She describes how heminopia (loss of visual field) was difficult for colleagues to understand but how a doctor in the surgery used partially covered g

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