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My 58 year old husband had a stroke last Sunday. We were let out of the hospital last night with no instructions, warnings or anything. Any sugestions? I am terrified. What next?
I wanted to ask a doctor or neurologist, what the future looks like for stem cells and treating not only recent stroke victims, which is important, but also long time stroke victims and brain regeneration.
There seems to be promise to have stem cells treat damaged/dead parts of the brain, and have regrowth of these areas.
Any professional opinions on the subject besides just what we hear in the news?
Also please read "Post Thalamic Stroke Pain". There is a man on there less than 30 years old with horrible pain from his stroke. That's another consequence that I neglected to mention.
Have been told of great success stories for young stroke victims from people as the young brain can do many things that may be an older brain would not. Does any one have any success stories to share w/ us - it just gives us hope - he is a 6'2 , 240 lb high school football player set to play college football next year pre stroke. Any info would help - thank you and God Bless.
Although you often hear that the majority of recovery for stroke victims is seen within the first six months, I feel there is always hope. New advances and research are taking place and have now proven that the brain can make new "pathways". I have read reports that state even though damaged brain cells cannot be replaced, that unaffected brain cells can take over some functions of the destroyed cells.
Has your mom continued physical therapy?
I also read that in 2006 doctors were trying this procedure in the U.S .on central post stroke pain victims to try to stop the pain. Can you tell me if this procedure has been approved yet in the U.S.
If so, can it be done at the Cleveland Clinic? We already came there 4 years ago , and at that time, nothing could be done.
brain cell transplant for stroke victims?I would love to do this.
on a flight from the USA to Guatemala, my husband suffered a seizure which the doctors in belize stated was caused by a non-bleed stroke. the ct scan showed that my husband had previously suffered a stroke and that the altitude made the affected spot in his brain to swell and cause the seizure. This happened on Aug 9th and we are scheduled to fly home aug 18th. He is taking dilantin.
During my TIA, my left arm floated up by itself and the neurologist said it is called "floating limb" and is seen in some stroke victims. I believe there are people that have had a small stroke and don't realize it. I would see your doctor...just to be safe.
//www.sanqiginseng.com/forum/index.php gave me some idea. I would like to know your opinion about this herb and other alternative therapies.
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