Other than being overweight did he have any other risk factors for stroke?
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It is impossible to say with any certainty what type of surgery he had, but there are two major reasons for surgery with stroke.  First is for hemorrhage (bleeding), which is probably more likely in this case.  If Puckett has high blood pressure, he may have ruptured a blood vessel in his brain, causing bleeding.  This sometimes needs to be controlled with open surgery to clip the source.  The outcome from this can vary from very good to grave.\n\nThe second type of stroke is embolic, which is when a clot cuts off blood flow to part of the brain.  Although less commonly needing surgery, when these types of strokes do need surgery, they are for a very bad reason:  the patient's brain has swollen and is imminently herniating.  This can happen in the first 3-5 days of a major stroke.  These patients generally do very poorly, many of whom do not survive.\n\nMy hope for Kirby is that he had a small bleeder/aneurysm, it got clipped, and his brain survived without deficit.  Keep him in your thoughts/prayers...
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Risk factors:\nBeing overweight \nAge- older than 65 \nFatty diet \nGenetics \nBeing a Native American or Hispanic \nHaving sickle cell anemia \nCrash dieting \n\nSince obesity is so closely linked, maintaining a normal weight is an important, especially for women. Avoiding high-fat meals and "yo-yo" weight-loss diets are also good ideas. If your background places you at high risk, avoid taking birth control pills or estrogen.\n\nIf your doctor thought that your attacks were on the severe side, or life threatening, he would have you in for an ultrasound immediately.  Try avoiding any fatty or sugary foods at least until you get in.
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He was working all day probably had little food and had not slept too great all week. Probably dehydrated and heat stroked as well. His body was saying, "Dumbass" slow down and go to sleep for 16 hours so I can replenish. And yes Alcohol can cause a heart attack. It thins out the blood causing it to flow faster which means the heart doesn't have to pump it as hard which lowers the preasure. It's like taking a paint sprayer and putting water in it it doesn't work right cause it's not used to pumping somthing so thin.
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I would think he came into contact with all the diseases and ailments which any other person at that time could have struggled through.  There is quite a bit of his life which isn't told.  He did hunger and thrist so by no means if he had those discomforts that he wouldn't have had other discomforts as well.
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Honestly, you are not going to get decent or quality answers from this site as you are talking in terms most people don't understand.\n\nRegardless, if your FASTING sugar is that high (not VERY high.. but is starting to be worrying), you need to see a doctor for medical intervention if it is required.\n\nIf you have a history of strokes and HTN, you need to be more concerned yet.  Speak to a professional please.
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RICHARD HAKE: Dr, Rocket? You said you had a severe headache. When you had that headache did you realize it was the stroke or were there any other symptoms? \n\nHOWARD ROCKET, DDS: Well, if I would have been more educated to the signs and the symptoms of a stroke, I would have known that my... I had some blurred vision... and I was having headaches for.... I'd say, may be a week before the stroke actually happened.... continuous headaches. But, I've had migraines before, so I just sort of thought may be it was just a migraine. But, I was also having blurred vision. I didn't have any slurred speech and I didn't have any loss of balance that I can remember. But mostly, as I said earlier, it was a blurred vision and then real severe headaches \n\nRICHARD HAKE: Okay. Here's another question from Angie: 'Is there a possibility of regaining speech and the ability to understand speech after a large stroke to the left hemisphere?' I guess, Dr. Rocket, how soon after you were through the emergency room did you regain your speech? \n\nHOWARD ROCKET, DDS: It took about 4 weeks, and my speech came back very, very slowly.... then finally came back totally. \n\nRICHARD HAKE: Can you answer that question about regaining speech and the ability to understand speech after a large stroke to the left hemisphere? \n\nSTEPHAN MAYER, MD: About recovering speech, basically, what I tell my patients is that everyone gets better from a stroke. And that's the rule. And it's usually about that second day after... when you're out.... you know, when you're in the pits, it can't get any worse than that. And then over a process of weeks to months later, patients go about rebuilding their lives. But absolutely-- language functions can improve with time and, you know, I guess it raises the point that, you know, don't get discouraged, you know, it can happen, it will happen, you need the right kind of attitude and you do need real good effective rehabilitation. You need to deal with professionals who know what they are doing. But it doesn't matter if its weakness, or a speaking problem, or vision, or whatever, walking-- all these things do get better unless you are very, very unfortunate.
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It can get as high as 230/180. But by then he may have a stroke, annurism or heart attack at any moment. Most likely it can be lowered a few natural ways. I am not a doctor but then again, all they do is give you drugs. You can send him the following things to help alleviate the pressure: Omega 3/Fish Oil (pharmeceutical grade) from the Scandanavian region. It naturally thins the blood for better circulation. Aged garlic added to his foods. High antioxidant foods such as the berry goup. Blueberries, Rasberries, Strawberries, Blackberries. Also spinach. He also needs plenty of the amino acid Arginine found in all forms of nuts. It improves the valve function of the heart. When he sleeps, elevate his feet with pillows. And last but not least REST, REST.
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HDL below 40 is considered a risk factor for heart disease.  The best way to increase it is through excercise. If that fails, there are drugs like Niacin.  But usually, excercise is enough in young people.  Good luck...
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I had my stroke at the old age of 46.  It was difficult the first week in the hospital as I had difficulty talking and my entire left side was weak.  When I got home I practised the exercises I was given to do as therapy and also attended rehab.  I asked the family not to do things for me unless I asked them to.  It was frustrating not to be able to do simple everyday tasks.  And while I intellectually knew strokes could cause depression I never applied it to me.  Shortly after going home I one day decided I just couldn't stand it any more.  Of course I was now suffering major depression but didn't recognize it in myself.  Luckily my Dr did and started me on a regimen to control this.\n\nWhat I am saying is treat your brother the same as always.  Let him be your guide on how much assistance he needs.  And be on watch for the sudden depression - not saying it will happen but it is possible due to hormonal and chemical changes in the brain.
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maybe he didnt eat enough
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he needs  to get checked out...if he's overweight that could be part of it, could also be stress or something out...get him to go see a doctor
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EATING TOO MUCH AND SLEEPING. OBVIOUSLY THEY WERE HEALTHY FAT. AND NOT OVERWIEGHT, BUT FAT WITH MUSLE
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Demand a second opinion. Positive note I had similar symptoms for years rarely a day off. I had a brain scan, a EEG and other tests turns out I have hemiplegic migraines - very scary. I have an aura with mine - a bad taste often triggered by what I eat or smell. Gloss paint sends me off my legs for up to 2 weeks. I was investigated for having a stroke! Go back an see your Dr if symptoms don't improve and demand further tests! Have allergy/ sensitivity tests done, mine showed my triggers as being corn, melon, larger etc. I changed my diet and took FEVER FEW natural health supps and have made a fantastic recovery, with the occasional relapse. I f your symptoms are new to you and you have had no further investigations than a DR appointment, go back and demand more. Take a friend or relative with you if your reluctant to push the issue. You only have one life - enjoy it. Luv J xx
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There are many factors that can cause hypertension (high blood Pressure.) Some of the factors that you can control to lower the BP are, Caffeine, smoking, Sodium, and stress. A regular sleep schedule, and exercise have also been shown to help in most cases.\n\nHe should also start taking his BP on a regular basis, and documenting it so if it can not be brought under control you have a base line to provide you doctor with.
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Obesity and its related problems\nDiabetes\nHigh blood pressure\nHeart disease\nCancer
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Yes, he died a few days ago.\n\nHe died at his home in Los Angeles, where he was resting after suffering a stroke on 18 June, his spokesman said. \n\nJune 24th, 2006
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I would hope if you had ct scan it would have picked up on brain tumor,it is possible that this all related to your hypertension.people that have brain tumors have severe ha,due to brain swelling,seizures visual problems,coordination problems,speech problems,sleep alot