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• 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 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 56-65 >> Interview 15 >> In the rehabilitation gym mobility was graded from 0 to 5. He found it encouraging to look back at his improvement and set himself goals.

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 56-65 >> Interview 01 >> Records his progress in a diary and encourages other people to do the same.

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 31 >> Set himself goals for walking the dog and gradually increased the distance. Having a dog has encouraged him to get better.

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 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).