If my father died of heart stroke and my mother also, is it possible for me to get is too.  I am 66 years old.
149623
yes,thats why they ask for your family health history at the doctors office.ask your doctor to run what ever testing \nthey need to to see how your health compares to your parents.
499782
What the hell, go. It won't kill you. I lost my mom in 62. I was ten. Go before she kicks the bucket or you'll regret it.
343709
There are no exceptions!!!!!!!!!! You need to go to the nearest emergency room IMMEDIATELY!!!! You could be having heart failure, and facial numbness suggest the possibility of a stroke. WOULD YOU RATHER DIE AT 28 OR GO TO A FREAKIN DOCTOR? And..... I'm a Christian, too, but Jesus did not say to not seek medical attention! Pray and believe, but go, NOW! LOG OFF NOW, AND GET TO A HOSPITAL!
150507
I think you can. Check with your doctor.
947421
yes, there is a 1 in 2 chances that a person might get it if he/she was parents with it...\nhowever...these odds may increase if both parents a donors!
1124342
Depends on how bad the attack is, my grandad lived for another 13 yrs after his attack. It also depends on how strong your heart is too i spose.
435484
I totally understand what you are asking.  My grandfather spent nearly 10 years caring and loving my grandmother who had Alzheimers.  She passed away, and he got remarried less than 1 year later.  I think you need to look at her from her side.  She obviously loved your father dearly, but when you care for someone that long and there really isn't a whole lot going on between them because the other is sick, it's almost as if the relationship was over a long time before they actually passed away.  It sounds bad, and I don't mean it to, but give your mom the benefit of the doubt.  I'm sure she isn't trying to disrespect anyone.  Good luck.
1057166
Congratulations. You are doing very good. I dare to tell you that you would easily achieve your 100 years old. Keep on doing the things that you do. Even if you feel well, visit your doctor regularly.Good luck.
781946
yes you can draw disability with strokes......You do know that you have to  really fight to get it however,but if you keep trying and don,t give up you can get it.everytime they send you a denial letter,challenge it and keep trying.Some people have to take up to a year or more...The best thing about that is when you do get it,they have to give you a check for every month they failed to pay you....Simple tearms,it you filed  a year ago,and you get it ,you get all that back pay in one lump sum..........
322965
No, but my Dad dies when I was 12 and my Mom when I was 18!!
945909
if you have the money you could hire someone just to do odd jobs for you and sometimes when people are ill with cancer the cancer society will take them to all their appts. and all you have to do is call the society in your town and fill out a form..they will also help you to get medicine and whatever you need for your father..I know because my father had liver cancer and we live in a very small town and they helped us..he only lived 6 months..it is hard when we have elderly parents and we have no help, and we have our own problems..medicare and social services may be able to direct you to some help or hospice could help you if your parent is terminal..there is help out there you just have to look for it...call the hospice center and they can direct you even if he is not terminal...good luck I know your pain and i have two sisters who would not help at all when Dad was dying...and i have muscular dystrophy...so i understand!!!....////////
567652
yes it is highly probable...  people who have strokes and heart attacks have them for a reason.  their bodies have undergone physical changes in order to function at a normal level under stress.  at a certain point, this stress becomes too great and arteries or heart valves reach a breaking point.  once someone experiences a cardiovascular incident, the likelihood of future incidents multiplies.  of course there are exceptions to any rule.
861489
my mother, my father passed away or he would be there to
977434
Hi. My husband and I are debating a similar question for his dad. He had open heart 9 years ago, and has also had multiple procedures on carotid arteries. He's in horrible shape now and we fear that he won't survive another open heart surgery... but we want him to have a better way of life than what he has now, if it's possible. To answer yours- if the person is in pretty good physical strength and condition, I think it's totally worth it. BUT, like the other 2 people said, talk to the Dr's. Write down your questions and concerns.  That's why I'm on here-trying to get as much information as possible for the Dr's appt. Good luck!
451934
I am a caretaker for my mom.  I got it because she has had lupus all her life and had a stroke that almost killed her.
757695
I also have an enlarged heart and I am 67 and have led a very rewarding life so far.  I excelled in sports and I have kept myself physically fit for all these years without the enlarged heart causing me any problems.  One can lead a normal life if he/she doesn't dwell on the bad side of this condition.
38743
my dear my heart goes out to you and your family, i know exactly well no i cant say i kn ow how u feel we all grieve in our own ways, visit my website a page i dedicated to my mother in the sources below, maybe this will help? i dont know, but its been 5 years this year since my mother has passed im am 28, your heart will mend in time, ask God to help you through your tough times, its not gonna be easy but he will be there for you when you are down I PROMISE IF U DO SEE MY WEBSITE PLEASE SIGN GUESTBOOK, AGAIN MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND UR FAMILY WELL IM TRYIN TO PUT MY HOMEPAGE BUT IF U WANT TO KNOW IT JUST PM ME ON YAHOO WITH THIS PROFILE NAME OK THANKS