Stroke victims life expectancy

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My mother is 86 years old and also lives in a nursing home. She suffered her first stroke 13 years ago. Although she suffered no paralysis, her sight was affected and her speech severely impaired. Eighteen months ago she suffered a second stroke and was not expected to survive the night.

But let me tell you something about hemorrhagic stroke. This kind of stroke is almost of the worst types because of its life threatening conditions. But as a physical therapist, I never give up, and the one who know better about your nephew's condition is his physician. Also, there is so much we can do as health care team/physical therapist and you as a family (talk to your physical therapist and discuss that with him, he should know).

what's the life expectancy of stroke victims with problems like mine? And what's the life expectancy for people who feed through belly tubes?

Certainly the fact that I am younger than your mother has mant that the stroke has had a greater effect on my life than it will on hers, I have met other, older, stroke victims with similar disabilities to mine, who are not so terribly depressed, and lacking in hope as I am. But, please, listen to what the doctors tell you, and make the fairest decision for your mother, she is the one who will have to live with it, not you.

She wasn't as present with us. My question is, is this to be expected? Do stroke victims have some regression? Everyone was feeling so hopeful about her progress, but now we are so scared again.

Aspirin, cholestrol reducing tablets and also a stroke type tablet. We have been told to expect another stroke or possible heart attack. We have been told initialy that a CT scan was required but now have been told that he might get it tomorrow. I just feel that from what I have read that early treatment is the key to helping stroke victims but I feel that th eproper care and attention is not happening. Is there anyone reading this that can advise me on this as I am afraid for my father.

Update: My father was released from the clinic two weeks ago. Had home internation for seven days and was released from that too. He didnt lose his senses nor independance, however the stroke left us a little sequel: his ability to swallow is compromised and has a paralisis on one vocal chord. He has to go to rehabilitation to regain the ability to swallow and be able to eat normally, right now he is taking liquid food throgh the nose. He cant drink nor eat until the doctors say so.

What a relief to read that so many other stroke victims have exactly the same symptoms as my 93-year-old mother since her stroke almost 4 weeks ago. Glad to hear that these phenomena seem to diminish with time. She takes Dilantin to prevent seizures, Resperadol (sp?), and at night, if needed, another sedative for these issues. A bladder infection and then a rash from the antibiotic also added to her considerable discomfort and agitation.

My father had a similar sounding stroke on Dec. 8, 2006. He seemed pretty alert, spoke well, could swallow, etc. His major problems were left side paralysis and double vision. After about three weeks, he took his first steps and within 2 weeks of that was walking 40 feet with a walker. He was not able to start moving his left hand until about 4 weeks in. At that point, he could move all fingers and make a loose fist.

Now she can feed herself, periodically help with dressing/undressing, lying down/ getting out of bed and when she take her time talking you can understand her. Depression plays a large part in dealing with a stroke victim but try not to feed it, this is something the doctor and physical therapist told my sister (whom our mother live with and she also work) which I think is something easier said that done. I talk to my sister and mother every weekend (if not more) and go home when I can.

* What is the average time it takes for the brain swelling to subside? * Do stroke victims always become more alert with time or is it possible for them to stay like this forever? Thank you very much guys.

(I've been house-bound for the past 4-5 months after having a drop attack while driving, my head feels like it's going to explode most of the time, I have continuous numbness and tingling in my right arm, I have episodes where I walk like I'm drunk and speak like a stroke victim...those are the biggies). Thanks for any info. Please keep me in your prayers!

You think of a child who has to continuelly build billions and billions of synapses every moment that creates their brain functions - is this the same for stroke victims? I've heard of people who have had severe strokes and they recover - is this how? If so, why are they telling us that there is no chance my uncle could ever speak again? Sorry if these are stupid questions, but I have to ask. Thanks.

Honestly I think I'm just screwed up in the head for good, no coming back to a normal, drug free life. Do all yourselves a favor, don't listen to my advice if I ever give it again. Taking advice from me is like dancing around a blackhole. I don't even want to be around anymore, only reason I am is because I have kids, can't do that to them. But what am I doing for them anyway? My perks seem more important then anything else.

A study by doctors at the Wayne State University-Detroit Medical Center stroke Program found that among 57 young stroke victims, one in seven were given a misdiagnosis of vertigo, migraine, alcohol intoxication, seizure, inner ear disorder or other problems — and sent home without proper treatment. “Although young stroke victims benefit the most from early treatment, it must be administered within four and a half hours,” said Dr.

prevent aspirations into her lungs. Recovery from severe strokes is possible. It may not be complete (maybe it will) but life can still be happy & productive. The strokee really has to be the driver in their recovery to get the most benefit - no amount of pushing by others will get them to do the work required if they don't really want to. Having said that, it is still very early days for your sister. Her brain has just had a massive injury and is still in the recovery phase.

If is new then it is another indicator of brain injury. tiredness is common for people with acquired brain injuries or stroke victims. if you tilt your head forward (chin too chest) does you feel tingles around your lips, in your hands or feet? This would indicate damage to the c-spine and that part of the spine has put pressure on the spinal cord at the base of the skull and may have damaged it.

but I am knowledable about some of this and you need to know one thing ...stoke victims are GREATLY at risk for more strokes, especially the more severe they are...they often have more within hours, days & weeks after the initial stroke. You can never judge one persons symptoms to somebody elses, all human bodies react differently. Pray a lot, put your faith where it's appropriate for you and your religious beliefs. Wait, watch PATIENTLY...as she has a very long road ahead of her.

I am 23 I have had random intense chest pain for about 3 years, possibly variant angina, I went into cardiac arrest in October and then acute respiratory failure and was on life support, my blood pressure is generally around 96-105/48-66 (and always has run low/normal), and my pulse rarely dips below 100, this is new in the past couple of years about since the chest pain started, the range is about 96-133 beats/min.

a warning of a stroke waiting to happen. Please do all you can to prevent a stroke happening, even if it means changing your life to some extent. Trust me you do not wan't to have a stroke.

She had surgery to have the clot removed which saved her life. The stroke was 'massive'. She 'woke up' one week ago. She is interactive with us and seems to be aware of what we are saying. She smiles and says 'yes' and 'no', nods her head, frowns, and attempts to communicate but only makes sense about 1/3 of the time ( which I am actually very happy about). However, the doctors are concerned because she does not follow commands.

We are in the minority but it seems you have done extensive research on young stroke victims as I have being a stroke survivor at age 46 .I don't understand all the anxiety and fuss about Coumadin .It is safe as long as you follow directions- blood checks monthly.Lot simpler than the recovery from stroke. Coumadin is indeed utilized in young adults with Paroxysmal a-fib to prevent stroke.

, Emergency Medicine doctors handle strokes, almost entirely -- no one calls the neurology resident/attending, and the ER docs know EXACTLY how to manage strokes (speaking of which, I have quite a bit of respect for ER doctors). So neurologists are not, in fact, called to implement life-saving measures for stroke victims real time.

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They do that for premature babies and some stroke victims. My mother has had a history of fainting, possibly following an earlier MVA. She was evaluated for this. After the last accident (not the last, there have been so many) she started having seizures. The consultant believed this was being triggered by low oxygen levels. Maybe a large part of this is psych related. I don't know. I know she's had issues with depression and anxiety, especially since moving to this town.

I totally understood "arrow out of the dark" and "playing the victim" were Her words - My response was to the post - YOUR post in which You were quoting Her.

This is my first post on this forum and want to be sure I'm doing things right before I submit questions in regards to CHF which tragically struck my mother in March. After almost 3 months in the hospital and 3 weeks in rehab, she is home but battles new problems everyday and I'm looking for help to help her. ** I assume when posting a question in the future I should include all medications and her current and past physical condition to get the best answer.

However, I would have to wait easily 8 hours because of all the heart attacks, strokes, gunshot wounds and life-threatening emergencies. The triage nurse suggested I walk over to the professional building to see if my surgeon was in - he being the only one of my docs in that particular facility. The surgeon's office was staffed, and the nurse treated me like some scumbag addict off the streets. She never bothered to look up my voluminous history with Dr.

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