stroke victims and flying

My brother who is 36yrs old w/no prior medical problems fell down with a massive stroke paralizing his right side according to drs brain swelling covered left side and they advised us to pull the plug**we didnt** drs stated he will never reconize us open his eyes move** he is able to do all these things w/in a week time of stroke**now drs are advising us to put a trachea in**we are very confused and dont know what we should do what is going to be the best decision for my brother>>

You should go back to your doctor and ask what has been done to prevent another stroke, you may need to see a new doctor, which is perfectly fine. Either way ask for what therapy should be followed to address any deficits and ask for a doctors order for those therapies, which may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy. You should never have been allowed out of the hospital without some explanation of preventative measues being taken. Does he have any deficits?

These can lead to stroke and pulmonary embolism. Air travel is not generally advised for about 3 months post stroke. How is she presently? you can check with her doctor and consider if she could be allowed to fly with appropriate precautions like wearing compression stockings etc. the airline she intends to fly also needs to be apprised of her health condition and they would also require an authority letter from her physician. I hope these thoughts help.

Is there a website listing support groups for stoke victims? Does anyone know if there is a support group for stroke victims in the Owatonna or Faribault, Minnesota area? Thank you!

Yes a person can get a stroke from too much Morphine...I am a R.N. and work with stroke victims , Look up water shed strokes...

I had a stroke 3 and a half years ago,which happened just after I arrived back from Australia on an aircraft, I want to fly again, and was told by my nuero sergeon that there was no connection between flying and having a stroke. does anyone have any information that may be of help....thanks ,Gayle.

My mom had a stroke one week ago today. She is almost 60 and this is her 2nd hemorragic stroke. The first she was released from hospital in less than a week. But this one was worse and at the basil Ganglia. She had a tube inserted in her brain to drain the blood and fluid due to the they could not do surgery. Every day has had a new result. She has spoken to us, answered questions correctly. Regained all motor skills in her left side.

Going to a higher altitude increases the viscosity of the blood coupled with increased coagulability increases the risk of stroke and venous and pulmonary clots. There is no evidence the converse is true, but more likely coagulability decreases and less risk for pulmonary thrombosis (clot) pulmonary emboli (clots). However, you should be on anti-platelet medication if you have atrial flutter, but that would be with your doctor's advisement.

I have found a few case reports that indicate that people with this type of stroke (Wallenbergs syndrome) can suffer from central sleep apnea and I was wondering if this is common knowledge amoung doctors that treat stroke victims. Is 24 hr pulse oximetry monitoring typically required following this type of stroke for 7 days ? Am I right to assume that inpatient care does not perform 24 hr pulse oximetry monitoring.

- Can anyone share stories of young and healthy stroke victims recovering slowly over the years. I hope and pray that his youth and good health translate to better chances for long term progress? - Last, they discovered just last week at outpatient therapy that his right hand reacts to vibrations. After using a vibrating machine on his R forearem, he is able to do some movements in his R wrist that he can not normally do. Can anyone share their thoughts on this.

This is serious stuff and quite honestly, my symptoms have improved but not gone away. 10% of TIA victims go on to have a major stroke within 90 days (1 in 10), and you now have a 35 to 40% chance of having a major stroke. I don't want to scare you, but you need to press the issue with your Doctor.

My husband (38) had his vision in one eye gradually become blurred, first in his peripheral vision, but then all over, and had a headache develop. He sat down for while and it went away. The whole episode lasted about half an hour. He had no other symptoms and feels fine. Has never had this happen before and is otherwise healthy, as far as we know. Any ideas?

Told that it will take about 6-8 for some of the blood to be absorbed by the brain and that it is normal for stroke victims to sleep more then 12 hours per day. There also risk of seizers, "but hope not". It's also common for stroke victims to suffer from OCD after the stroke. Taking walking for granted and learning to walk was the most frustrating for me. Wish you and Mom well.

we have an elderly cat of 17, he is suddenely much more lethargic than usual, as if in a daze and drooling heavily, we wonder if he may have had a stroke, he experienced something like a seizure couple of weeks ago.

My mother had a stroke two weeks ago and after being told she is not responsive and won't do any good at rehab, she has proved them wrong. She is awake for longer periods, is responsive and today was able to hold her head up and balance herself sitting in her wheelchair without assistance. No-one knows, but I agree, let her sleep as much as she wants. She'll likely wake and respond to you. A little each day. All the best.

Wish they would have reported the numbers/instances of MSers and stroke victims that have this. And, how they identified the enzyme...i.e., was it through autopsy? And, if there is a way of knowing these percentages of MSs and alike that have this enzyme, etc. while we are alive and kickin.

My 35 year old daughter had a stroke on August 26, 2008. I have also been looking for a message board or a group for support for her. Everything I am finding is for older people and I must say, young people's issues are so different. If any of you find something please come back and post it. I would be curious to know why you each had your stroke at a young age? My daughter's was from birth control pills and I think this is more common that most people realize.

I guess what I am wondering is since I have never been around someone who had a stroke in the first days after one is whether this happens to all stroke victims and if some of it goes away on its own. Its terrifying to see her like this and I read alot of hopeful stories about stroke survivors. I guess I just want to know from someone else going through this or have gone through this if they went through the same thing themselves or with their loved one?

The lead doctor has informed me that my dad has had a severe stroke and is unlikely to walk again. His front neck arteries are blocked and given he isn't a fit person they cannot do anything about that. The artery to the back of the brain is ok and I guess is keeping him going. We are 3 weeks to the day into our journey and dad is still in bed in hospital and making slow progress.

Hi, my grandmother (82 year old) had an ischemic stroke over a month ago and there hasn't been any major improvements except from her opening her eyes from time to time but I don't think she sees us. The Dr said it was a massive stroke which affected her left hemisphere. She does however squeeze our hands from time to time. We're unfortunately fearing the worst but taking her age in consideration, what are the chances of 82 year olds making recovery's?

Is there a surgery for victims after a stroke that have double victims? Or what are there options beyond wearing a patch over there eyes?

25 predinsone and Vititan B6 to treat possible stroke. She suddenly when blind 3 days ago and lost her hearing yesterday. She is drinking but not eating well know. she still gets around the house well and still uses the litter box. She walks well no limbing ect like i here stroke victims have. The only vet nearby is gone till Jan 3rd. They were unable to draw blood because she became to stressed.

he commission should examine the circumstances of the crash and recover the victims, said Streiter, adding that Merkel urged Putin to use his influence over the separatists to make that happen. In the Netherlands, forensic teams fanned out across the country Saturday to collect material including DNA samples that will help positively identify the remains of the 192 Dutch victims.

Ask them what was the latest stroke rehabilitation research article they read and does it apply to your mom. They should be talking to you about neuroplasticity, passive movement, mental imagery, thermal stimulation, mirror-box therapy. Ask why they haven't been doing music therapy. http://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/02/music.

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