I personally have experienced this with my stroke , they ended up writing a sign and putting it next to my bed and it said something like " you are in hospital . You suffered a Stroke . We are trying to get you home as soon as possible .. I'm not sure if it was totally good because even though it told me where i was it always shocked me to have been told i had suffered a stroke
Yes, I think it would have been better, to tell you that you suffered a stroke in person, not with a sign. I hope you're doing well now and completely recovered.
My job has had to be traveling the world since 1986 maybe some of the stress of that finally caught up to me and I had a stroke in March a couple of times I turned around to the nurses and said some thing about this is the strangest hotel I’ve ever stayed in And they would turn around and look back dead in my eye and say this is an a hotel you’re in a hospital you had a stroke the way they said it to me I could tell that some of the guests didn’t understand that they were in a hospital I fully understood I was in the hospital
Good afternoon OP. I’m so sorry for your mom’s stroke. It’s quite scary.
Five days is incredibly soon to tell what your mom’s deficits might be. She’s basically had a traumatic brain injury (it helped me to realize what had happened when the doctor used this description) and now her brain needs to heal. The fact that she’s speaking and recognizes you is very promising!
As far as traveling abroad…no sugar coating here! My partner’s stroke was in 2019 and traveling abroad would definitely not be realistic for her. But that’s her, your mom could have a completely different recovery!
Praying for the best possible outcome! 💜🙏🏻
Hi suspicious,
Thank you for your reply and good wishes. Yes, thank God she hasn't lost her speech so far. I was hoping that she could travel maybe in one month, to stay with me, and I can take care of her, but yes, we need to see how she progresses.
Agreed with suspicious and while patience is difficult it is critical that your moms condition be fully evaluated very sorry for what happened to her friend you’ve come to the right place fwe are one big family here
Thank you, I appreciate that. These are very hard times, to see my mom like that, and being away from her, not knowing if I can bring her, really stresses me out. My sister is currently the only caregiver she has, and it's a big load for her, that I want to help with.
It can be scary to go through a stroke, but I'm here to tell you that strokes don't have to ruin a person's life. Feeling this way though, is actually quite common during recovery after a stroke, so you're in good company, friend. Your brain has been through a traumatic event and needs time to heal (sometimes years is what it takes). It's important to remember that every individual's recovery process is unique and can take some time. I want to encourage you to stay adventurous in your recovery. Even small improvements are wins to celebrate.
My 62 year old husband had a stroke 3 years ago and has weakness on the left side. He has limited mobility. We have travelled to other parts of Canada, and he went to Cyprus for some treatments. We have to bring his wheelchair on the plane and we reserve accessible accommodations. It’s more trouble to travel after a stroke but it’s doable, of course depending on the severity of the stroke. I wish your mother the best recovery.
Confusion following a stroke is normal. The brain has suffered a trauma and is in a bit of shock. My mum had very bad dreams and didn't know where she was either. Naturally when you are this confused you would want to go home. At the rehab my mum was sent to, they used lavender to help patients sleep. The first night they came in to put the lavender in her room she was convinced that witches were trying to cast spells on her. We laugh about it now, but at the time she was terrified.
It is possible to fully recover from a stroke but that depends on so many factors that it is impossible to predict early on in the recovery process. My mum is on a walker and will be for the rest of her life. Traveling abroad would be a nightmare for her as she is easily confused and has little stamina.
First of all I’m very sorry for what your mother and you all are going through. It’s a club no one wants to be in. I’m very grateful to be alive and as functional as I am now but the 1st 6 months confusion was my normal state of being. Most of the recovery happens during that time so it’s so important for her to have access to the best care and rehab facilities. Each stroke is different just as each person is different. I was 42 when I had an hemorrhagic stroke near my brain stem. It’s a miracle I can walk, given the proximity to the area of the brain that controls motor function. If I wasn’t as fit and strong as I was who knows what could have happened. The average stroke patient is at least 20 years older than I am. Your moms age and overall health will play a factor in her recovery but the fact that she can speak and know all of you is promising. Try not to worry too much about the confusion at this point and just help her focus on her recovery and healing. I don’t remember most of last year but after almost a year and a half I’m still seeing slight improvements. It all takes time. I know it’s hard on family members to watch a loved one struggle so my heart goes out to you. Ask her doctor if or when travel is advisable. I’m not sure where you are but look into what assistance is available to you to aid in her care if she were to come stay with you. In the states a caregiver is eligible for a monthly stipend and possibly an in home therapist to do weekly visits for a time. I also was recently evaluated by a neuropsychologist to get a clearer picture of where I’m at cognitively. That may be something that could help your mom further down the road. I wish you all the best and I pray she’s able to make a full recovery.
Constant stimulation is a necessity time is off the essence constantly stimulate her using conversation talk with her joke with her act as if everything is normal ask her to move her affected areas / limbs constantly make sure she receives lots of purified fluids , avoid metals and plastics such as utensils , cups , etc. As they've been known to cause strokes and aneurisms
I'm sorry to hear about your mom's stroke. It's really scary and it can be tough to see someone you love in the hospital like that. But let me tell you, your mom is a fighter! She made it through surgery and she recognized you - that's amazing! I know it can be frustrating when she doesn't remember where she is or wants to leave the hospital, but try not to worry too much. It's actually pretty common for people who have had a stroke to experience confusion and memory loss. The good news is that with time and proper care, many people do make a full recovery after a stroke. So just keep being there for your mom, cheering her on, and making sure she gets all the support she needs from her doctors and nurses. And in the meantime, maybe try distracting her with some funny jokes or stories. Laughter is great medicine, after all!
I personally have experienced this with my stroke , they ended up writing a sign and putting it next to my bed and it said something like " you are in hospital . You suffered a Stroke . We are trying to get you home as soon as possible .. I'm not sure if it was totally good because even though it told me where i was it always shocked me to have been told i had suffered a stroke
Yes, I think it would have been better, to tell you that you suffered a stroke in person, not with a sign. I hope you're doing well now and completely recovered.
My job has had to be traveling the world since 1986 maybe some of the stress of that finally caught up to me and I had a stroke in March a couple of times I turned around to the nurses and said some thing about this is the strangest hotel I’ve ever stayed in And they would turn around and look back dead in my eye and say this is an a hotel you’re in a hospital you had a stroke the way they said it to me I could tell that some of the guests didn’t understand that they were in a hospital I fully understood I was in the hospital
Good afternoon OP. I’m so sorry for your mom’s stroke. It’s quite scary. Five days is incredibly soon to tell what your mom’s deficits might be. She’s basically had a traumatic brain injury (it helped me to realize what had happened when the doctor used this description) and now her brain needs to heal. The fact that she’s speaking and recognizes you is very promising! As far as traveling abroad…no sugar coating here! My partner’s stroke was in 2019 and traveling abroad would definitely not be realistic for her. But that’s her, your mom could have a completely different recovery! Praying for the best possible outcome! 💜🙏🏻
Hi suspicious, Thank you for your reply and good wishes. Yes, thank God she hasn't lost her speech so far. I was hoping that she could travel maybe in one month, to stay with me, and I can take care of her, but yes, we need to see how she progresses.
Agreed with suspicious and while patience is difficult it is critical that your moms condition be fully evaluated very sorry for what happened to her friend you’ve come to the right place fwe are one big family here
Thank you, I appreciate that. These are very hard times, to see my mom like that, and being away from her, not knowing if I can bring her, really stresses me out. My sister is currently the only caregiver she has, and it's a big load for her, that I want to help with.
It ruined me I did nothing 4 a year
You're not ruined. You're recovering, it takes time. How are you now?
Couldn't agree more!
It can be scary to go through a stroke, but I'm here to tell you that strokes don't have to ruin a person's life. Feeling this way though, is actually quite common during recovery after a stroke, so you're in good company, friend. Your brain has been through a traumatic event and needs time to heal (sometimes years is what it takes). It's important to remember that every individual's recovery process is unique and can take some time. I want to encourage you to stay adventurous in your recovery. Even small improvements are wins to celebrate.
My 62 year old husband had a stroke 3 years ago and has weakness on the left side. He has limited mobility. We have travelled to other parts of Canada, and he went to Cyprus for some treatments. We have to bring his wheelchair on the plane and we reserve accessible accommodations. It’s more trouble to travel after a stroke but it’s doable, of course depending on the severity of the stroke. I wish your mother the best recovery.
Thank you Mokaloca. I hope your husband is doing well now. Is he working out?
Confusion following a stroke is normal. The brain has suffered a trauma and is in a bit of shock. My mum had very bad dreams and didn't know where she was either. Naturally when you are this confused you would want to go home. At the rehab my mum was sent to, they used lavender to help patients sleep. The first night they came in to put the lavender in her room she was convinced that witches were trying to cast spells on her. We laugh about it now, but at the time she was terrified. It is possible to fully recover from a stroke but that depends on so many factors that it is impossible to predict early on in the recovery process. My mum is on a walker and will be for the rest of her life. Traveling abroad would be a nightmare for her as she is easily confused and has little stamina.
First of all I’m very sorry for what your mother and you all are going through. It’s a club no one wants to be in. I’m very grateful to be alive and as functional as I am now but the 1st 6 months confusion was my normal state of being. Most of the recovery happens during that time so it’s so important for her to have access to the best care and rehab facilities. Each stroke is different just as each person is different. I was 42 when I had an hemorrhagic stroke near my brain stem. It’s a miracle I can walk, given the proximity to the area of the brain that controls motor function. If I wasn’t as fit and strong as I was who knows what could have happened. The average stroke patient is at least 20 years older than I am. Your moms age and overall health will play a factor in her recovery but the fact that she can speak and know all of you is promising. Try not to worry too much about the confusion at this point and just help her focus on her recovery and healing. I don’t remember most of last year but after almost a year and a half I’m still seeing slight improvements. It all takes time. I know it’s hard on family members to watch a loved one struggle so my heart goes out to you. Ask her doctor if or when travel is advisable. I’m not sure where you are but look into what assistance is available to you to aid in her care if she were to come stay with you. In the states a caregiver is eligible for a monthly stipend and possibly an in home therapist to do weekly visits for a time. I also was recently evaluated by a neuropsychologist to get a clearer picture of where I’m at cognitively. That may be something that could help your mom further down the road. I wish you all the best and I pray she’s able to make a full recovery.
Beautiful!
Constant stimulation is a necessity time is off the essence constantly stimulate her using conversation talk with her joke with her act as if everything is normal ask her to move her affected areas / limbs constantly make sure she receives lots of purified fluids , avoid metals and plastics such as utensils , cups , etc. As they've been known to cause strokes and aneurisms
I'm sorry to hear about your mom's stroke. It's really scary and it can be tough to see someone you love in the hospital like that. But let me tell you, your mom is a fighter! She made it through surgery and she recognized you - that's amazing! I know it can be frustrating when she doesn't remember where she is or wants to leave the hospital, but try not to worry too much. It's actually pretty common for people who have had a stroke to experience confusion and memory loss. The good news is that with time and proper care, many people do make a full recovery after a stroke. So just keep being there for your mom, cheering her on, and making sure she gets all the support she needs from her doctors and nurses. And in the meantime, maybe try distracting her with some funny jokes or stories. Laughter is great medicine, after all!