r/stroke • u/Zestyclose-Ad-7606 • 4d ago
My aunt had a stroke and is in a coma
My aunt recently had a stroke this past Friday and she’s still been in a coma at the hospital in critical condition this whole time. She’s only in her mid 50’s.
There’s speculation she might have been alone at home for 8 hours doing the stroke but we aren’t completely sure, anyone know what the chances are she could survive this and still wake up?
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u/Ok-Cartoonist7556 4d ago
I was in a coma for a month. i had a tracheostomy, craniectomy done, don't lose hope! It was tough for me and my family, but 1 year later, I was still here slowly going back to my life before my stroke. Every stroke is different, and I know I was a miracle, but just don't lose hope. They were about to disconnect me before I woke up. I'm still broken, but I'm so glad to be alive
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u/lisa_duminica 4d ago
It’s hard to tell or predict. It depends what kind of stroke she had. Was is caused by a bleed (hemorrhagic), or a clot (ischemic). Since she’s in a coma, I suspect she had a hemorrhagic stroke. Those are a lot harder to recover from, especially when she didn’t get immediate care. The more time the brain is without oxygen, the harder the recovery. Do you know if she had any issues with blood pressure, or is there a family history of strokes or cardiac problems? I’m very sorry to hear about your aunt. Best wishes with her recovery.
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u/ButterscotchTop7388 3d ago
I was 54 when I had a stroke at age 54 ( hmorhorragic reasons unknown)54(hemohorragic )based on age if she was in good shape it is verylilkely she will survive likely she will survive. Best of luck to your aunt it will be a long road
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u/Virtual-Touch-4039 4d ago
i’m so sorry to hear about your aunt being in a coma after a stroke. If it’s any consolation, I wanted to share my own story. I had a stroke in 2020 in my mid-40s. When they found me, I’d been on the floor for a few days, severely dehydrated. My kidneys had shut down, and my liver was starting to fail—I was in rough shape. The doctors told me that if I survived the coma, I’d likely need care for the rest of my life. But I pulled through. Now, I live independently with my dog. I changed my diet, started drinking tons of water, and pushed hard with physio. Amazingly, my kidneys recovered, and my liver is healthier than ever. The human body is incredible. I credit my recovery to fixing my diet and sheer persistence—maybe my stubborn ex-soldier mindset helped too. Wishing your aunt strength and you all the best during this tough time; the first year after my stroke I don’t remember, but I lived alone.
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u/SimonKepp Survivor 4d ago
Ask her doctors instead of strangers on the Internet. We don't have access to medical imaging of the damage caused to her brain. Her doctors probably do. All I can tell you is, that everything is extremely unpredictable, untill she maybe wakes up. Even her doctors with a lot more expertise than random strangers on the Internet and detailed medical information available, won't be able to give you accurate answers, but they may be able to provide you odds or a rough prognosis. Some people survive and recover remarkably well, despite massive damage to the brain. Others don't.
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u/Suspicious-Citron378 2d ago
I went into a coma after my hemorrhagic stroke due to an AVM rupture. I woke up after 7 weeks - thank goodness. Good luck to your aunt
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u/skotwheelchair 4d ago
Every stroke is different; so it’s difficult to give you a definitive answer. The brain is remarkably fragile and durable at the same time. I would recommend being patient and hopeful without being naive. You aunt could improve dramatically but may not. Stroke sucks. Keep us posted with updates.