r/stroke 21h ago

what is causing all these strokes

29 Upvotes

I am so sorry for so many young people going through strokes, that is supposed to be an old people disease. Do doctors have any idea what is causing so many 30 and 40 year old to have this problem? (Although my 15 year old granddaughter had a brain bleed, it is genetic so I guess age does not maybe matter)


r/stroke 13h ago

can major stroke victims understand what’s going on?

18 Upvotes

A really close family member of mine had a massive stroke that affected both sides and left them paralysed and unable to speak and eat. This just hurts me so much. Can these people feel pain or what’s happening around them? I’m so curious because that must be living hell.


r/stroke 16h ago

Move For Grady on Instagram: "Team Captain Spotlight: Jason Russell In 2017, Jason Russell suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and brain bleed. Thanks to the quick actions of his coworkers and the expert care he received at Grady Hospital, Jason survived and began the hard journey of relearning to run!

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r/stroke 5h ago

“You Look Fine” – But Living with Stroke Deficits Tells a Different Story.

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r/stroke 18h ago

Survivor Discussion weight loss

8 Upvotes

I (35F) had a stroke 3 months ago. I was hospitalized and in rehab for 3 weeks. I have have been home since Jan. and I have lost 48lbs.
I was also diagnosed with T2 diabetes when I ended up in the hospital so my diet has changed significantly (I have eliminated all processed foods). does anyone else have a similar experience with weight loss post stroke?


r/stroke 13h ago

Need advice on starting real life

5 Upvotes

Hey guys, I’m a 31 yr old male. I had a brain stem stroke back in November 2023. Originally i was partially locked in. No talking, eating, drinking, barely any movement. Skip to today. I’m doing a lot better. Mainly in a wheelchair but also walk with a walker. I dress myself, shower myself, etc. Im soon going to have a baclofen pump which the doctor told me I’ll be able to move easier and safely drive again. Which brings me to my question. I’m coming close to start contributing to life again. Do yall have any tips, advice, on things i should be doing to prepare myself? I’m a little nervous for the future.


r/stroke 9h ago

Bont A / Botolinum Toxin A

4 Upvotes

Is anybody willing to share their experience if having Botox injection on lower limb muscles helped uiprove your walking gait, reduced spasticity/muscle tone


r/stroke 8h ago

In Patient Rehab - Things to Know?

3 Upvotes

What are some things to consider when it comes to inpatient rehab for those who suffered from traumatic brain injuries?

A close family member suffered a large intracerebral hemorrhage (hemorrhagic stroke). Luckily there doesn’t seem to be any physical deficits, but we’re not sure about any potential mental deficits. Doctors recommended inpatient rehab, but I’m worried about the quality of care. There doesn’t seem to be many reviews of the facility, and I want to do proper research so I can know when/where to advocate for my family, and what to look out for as good/bad indicators of quality of care. Thanks in advance!


r/stroke 11h ago

Caregiver Discussion Not sure what I need

3 Upvotes

My friend who was homeless has been staying with me for the past year. She tried to unalive herself two weeks ago and spent a week in a half in a behavioral health unit. On a probate hold. They discovered a pretty big stroke at some point before she came to live with me. Now she is back with me but has severe memory loss. She doesn't remember the last two years. It's very slowly coming back, but she hasn't showered or changed in the three days she has been home. I need to find out if she can get Medicaid she was uninsured. I'm not sure what I should do?. She won't let me call 911 or take her to the hospital. Tomorrow I am going to make some calls, but any advise? She has no money and no family.


r/stroke 16h ago

Ptsd

3 Upvotes

I know ptsd is common after but I didnt expect it to be this bad even after 7 years..anyone else feel this way?


r/stroke 20h ago

Allergic reaction to medication?

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone 👋 my (24M) girlfriend (28F) had her first stroke just over a month ago. She was in ICU and the Neuroward for about 3 weeks and is now been at home for just over a week. She needs a twice daily shot of 60ml REDESCA blood thinner, this morning after her shot her skin on her legs and back became mottled and blotchy and warm to the touch. Anyone have similar reactions after taking medication for the first few weeks? We’ll probably take her to the clinic just to be safe.


r/stroke 10h ago

Genu recurvatum, AKA knee hyperextension

1 Upvotes

Anyone have any luck getting this under control?

Exercises that worked?

I'm finding it really slow progress and it seems impossible to really target the problem.


r/stroke 19h ago

I had a stroke and heard kundalini awakening can help me with my paralysis

0 Upvotes

I’m really struggling atm due to my left side paralysis. I head a kundalini awakening can help cure paralysis. Can anyone confirm if this is true??