stroke after a fall

my mom who is 77 fell today on her side and hit her head on the floor too ( which was carpeted) her arms and legs started twitching sporadically after the fall. She has a slight bump on her head and her pupils are not dialated..what can be causeing the twitching?

My father (70) had a hemorrhagic stroke four days ago. He has completely lost control and is unable to move his left side (leg and arm) but has no other effect (ex. no speech or cognitive issues). I am sure he will start physical therapy soon but I am desperately trying to find out more information about his recovery. In particular, is there any cases or information on the recovery probabilities of his arm and leg? Thank you for your help...

I do not know your stroke risk factors, but your symptoms are atypical for stroke as it does not fit a typical distribution, however it does not necessarily mean you didn't have a stroke. If the stroke is very small, it may not show up on a CT scan. In these cases, an MRI is usually better. The episode of Left facial numbness is the most worrisome of the episodes.

I want to know if anyone has gotten pregnant after a stroke and how it went for you? Oh and after my stroke all I think about most of the time is of the stroke, having another stroke, or dying due to a stroke. I guess I am traumatized now. Does anyone else suffer from this?

Here is the question. A couple of years ago I had a non-hemaragic stroke. For a while I had no use of my left and could not even remember ever using it. To make thinks short. The physical part finaly went away completly after about 2 months. All strength came back. What I was left with is sever depression and jumbled thoughts. I felt like my entire personality had changed. I have been a traume nurse for over 15years and found it next to impossable to do my job.

This was just last week which is a very good sign that he is ready for the services you have lined up for him! My aunt had a stroke and lived in a rehab hospital for 6 months before coming home. I will tell you that many things slowly improved for her. Many people with eye sight affected because of a stroke have great improvement within three months of the stroke with some pretty quickly having a spontaneous full recovery.

My wife aged 71 got diabetes type 2 as a result of stroke or medicines on stroke. As a result of stroke after six months or as aresult of medicines on stroke got vascular dementia. She forgets and repeats many time sthe same thing. Or these may be the results of after effects of stroke. She is stable on medines for some time but there is gradual decline in her cognitive abilities. Many times she had falls. we stopped making efforts so that she could independtly walk. Fearing her falls.

Transient Ischemic Attacks which are commonly called mini strokes have been in the news lately with former NFL star Tedy Bruschi being the victim of this health issue in early July of 2019. Bruschi was lucky because he knew the warning signs TIA's or mini strokes and sought medical attention. He experienced arm weakness, face drooping and speech difficulties. https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=222690 to read his story.

I have been searching for information on the web about hair loss after a stroke. I had a subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke from a brain aneurysm in January of 2010. I had an endovascular coiling treatment to stop the bleeding, and I have since had a repeat coiling procedure (in April) when it reopened.

She could not stand. After treatment for stroke she now stands on the leg.She is 70 years old. She had left carotid artery completely blocked for long time. This was never noticed. Now in additio we observed that her short term memory is getting deterioted.In the past twenty years slowly it is observed that her blood supply to brain was getting reduced. This process was stabilised .But now we find that memory loss is occuring.At present she is practically all the time in the bed lying.

Hi, The time when swallowing ability comes back for a patient who suffered from stroke depends on a lot of factors such as the severity of stroke, the extent of damage or his body response. A swallow test involves seeing if a person can swallow a little bit of water without coughing or choking. If the person has any difficulties swallowing, they will be seen by a speech and language therapist, who can assess the problem and work out a diet that is easy to eat.

About a month ago I suffered from what I think was a stroke, and I am only 16 years old. It started on July 4th when me and a few friends were looking to have a good time. I went to my freinds house about 11 that night and we were going to smoke some marijuana but my friend didn't have any. So about an hour later after being bored my friend said that his dad had some prescription medications in the garage, so I wanted to go check it out with him.

My Dad has been diagnosed with having delirium after a stroke. He is continuously restless and agitated, he is always pulling at the bedclothes or taking off his own clothes. Is there any treatment for delirium and is it reversible?

I had a stroke in May of '12 and have chronic neuropathy in the right side of my entire body. I was put on Gabapentin by my doctor and was taking the Maximum a person can take in a day which is 3600mg a day now the doctor has backed off the Gabapentin to 900mg + added 450mg of Lyrica so far I don't feel a improvement, the Gabapentin was controlling the Nerve pain with hydrocodone 5-325 tab morning and noon but so far I haven't found any cure to just be normal again.

Do you mean a physical trauma to someone that is recovering from a stroke? Or memory loss due to a stroke? Strokes can definitely cause memory loss. If trauma after a stroke, what kind? Trauma to the head? How long ago was the stroke? I know that the doctors and therapists were very worried about setbacks if my husband were to fall or hit his head by banging into something in the first few months after his stroke.

His diet, independence and mobility have improved since he began living with us. Does anyone know where I can get information on life expectancy after a stroke? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

If rehabilitation program is appropriately instituted, most of the stroke patients can regain maximum functions with appropriate therapy, training and support services. For coordinated rehabilitation program a team of a neurologist, a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist and a speech-language pathologist, a nutritionist work together to help you in your recovery.

Or has this been going on since your stroke last year? When you say a minor stroke, like a TIA? That means you have a 1/3 chance of a full stroke in the near future. And if you had a moderate eschemic stroke, you still have a fairly high chance of having another stroke. Strokes are nothing to fool around with.

I too had a stroke, and sleep is a good thing, he has been through a tragic time and it takes alot out of you. Sometimes the need for sleep is due to the medication as well. I was in intensive care for a week, and dont remember any of it, so time heals, I haven't always been patient, I just want to be the same before my stroke, and I'm getting back, slowly. Goodluck to you and your husband.

I am 41 years old and suffered a stroke. I was shopping with my mom, and all of a sudden I felt dizzy and wanted to fall down but my mother was there to hold me up. I saw lights flashing beofre my eyes and and a loud buzz in my ear. Afterwards, my speech was slurred. I knew I was having a stroke, due to the symptons. I just couldn't believe it. It is now three weeks later and I have recuperated fully but I am so at a loss. No one can tell me what happened. What do I do?

My mother had a stroke a year ago. She developed a problem with her skin itching. She also feels unusual hot and cold sensations. She is 89 years old. So far no doctor has been able to help her and it is starting to depress her. I am looking for a solution for her.

I was told that my elderly mom had a major stroke, first by a clot, they have said.. and then another issue days later(?) cause by an atrial fibrillation. Now they say the situation is critical... R sided stroke, and my mom hasn't really regained consciousness. her MRI shows one major stoke, and then a subsequent one caused by bleeding. Mannitol given and swelling of the brain has greatly subsided. Reacts to painful stimuli, by moving toes, when pinched under the arm. NG tube in place.

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