Post- Stroke Rehabilitation?
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As a person who works with post stroke patients. I agree that you should have him evaluated by a speech therapist. They will eval his swallowing as he eats.    It's a tough thing for a family let alone the patient to go through.   Until you can get him into a specialist try these tips.\n\nVery small bites of food. Try not to make his food runny, too much liquid can gag your dad. You can get a powder called "thicken" probably at the pharmacy or even at a nursing home ( your best bet would be at the nursing home) Follow the directions on the can. You can mix this tasteless powder with all liquids, it does just what then name implies. It thickens the liquids enough so it doesn't choke/gag the patient. Most times the mix looks like a nectur consistency, you can make it thicker or thinner as you need it.    Give it to him by teaspoon, have him sit up straight while eating, give him time to work through the food, remind him to tuck his chin to chis chest as he swallows. He may not eat much at one time so to keep his strength up offer him several "snacks" through out the day. \nIt is important that he gets the nutrition in some way, Ensure, and other supplements can also be thickened.  Good luck and God bless
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all depends on the stroke and the person.
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Talk to your doctor.  They should recommend rehab exercises for your knee post-surgery.
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That's quite common for a stroke which affects the left side of the brain. Such a stroke will leave the patient paralyzed on the right side, and will also likely affect the patient's speech (because most people have their speech function on the left side of the brain). If the stroke is established (i.e. without any early intervention), then the speech and movement may gradually return, but it usually takes weeks or months, with good speech and physical/physiotherapy. However, it's not easy to predict how much function will return - take everything a day at a time. After about six hours, there is very little drug treatment that will dramatically improve the stroke.
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If truely the diagnosis is a mild stroke,  the area that was damage will never be fixed.  However, please remember that the brain is an incredible organ.  People who have had strokes in the past whether it affected there body, speech, swallow, or memory have rehab to regain some function back.
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A stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disturbed in some way. As a result, brain cells are starved of oxygen causing some cells to die and leaving other cells damaged.\n\nThe presentation of the stroke depends on what part of the brain was affected. One site of  common strokes affects the left middle cerebral artery, often resulting in speech deficits and right hemiplegia (paralysis). \n\nI have worked with many people who have suffered from strokes - ranging from very mild to very severe.  Yes - it is possible to recover - like the others said with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy (if there are speech, swallowing, or cognitive impairments). It depends on the severity of the stroke and the persons committment to work as to if they will recover.  I have worked with some who give it their all, and others who give up. \n\nGenerally, the most rapid amount of recovery occurs within the first three months.  After that, by the end of the first year after the stroke, the majority of function that returns is done.
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The surgery often takes about an hour. Recuperation includes spending a short time in the recovery room and may include about 24 hours in the intensive care unit to watch for complications.\n\nThe hospital stay usually is 1 to 3 days, and normal activities can be resumed within a week as long as the activities are not physically demanding. There may be some aching in the neck for up to 2 weeks. It is important not to turn your head too often or too quickly during your recovery.\n\nTo read more about it go here http://www.webmd.com/hw/stroke/hw224563.asp?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}
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I was in rehab for 6 months and my working with the horses got me thru.  Made friends with the ladies running the program and  actually moved in with one of them for 3 years.  Any kind of work with horses is awesome.  Thru my years here I'm seen the benfits.  Not only with me and the gang I went through rehab with but also with physical, mental and emotional issues.  We had a woman that had a stroke and very little range of motion when she first started coming.  The last time I saw her she was able to stand with assistance in the stirrups.  I've seen the calming effects on austic kids and kids with adhd and how a 30 minutes session with the horses and all the animals out there and with some turoing how much calmer and more attentive they were.  And then to seen their grades inmprove.  There are programs out there that are really good.  Contact me at jleblanc904@yahoo if you want to chat some more and maybe I can but you in touch with my friends for their experiences.
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Hi\n\nSadly, if she has suffered brain damage due to the infarct, then it is unlikely there will be any medication that will rectify her loss.\n\nWhat you and she can do is learn ways of improving her short term memory i.e. linking items to be remembered to a mental picture in her mind.    Practice recall games i.e. look at the items on a tray, cover and try and remember them.    Our memories can be improved with practice.\n\nTry talking to a psychologist at your local hospital for recommendations on mental exercises you could use.
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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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You have to be careful taking herbal supplements.  They tried giving ginkoba to a bunch of elderly patients at a nursing home and it thins the blood which for them led to increased strokes!  The best thing to do is eat healthy, drink 8 glasses of water a day, and get a full nights sleep every night.  Also do things like crossword puzzles and stuff when you are sitting around the house.
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my dear this is pons area ,,i am very sorry to hear about your boy friend,,i would like to  say something about pons stroke,,this is as follows-\n\nThe pons is part of the brainstem, the lowest part of the brain that connects to the top end of the spinal cord. It's an important and densely packed area containing many bundles of nerves carrying movement and sensory messages between the brain and the body. It also acts as a junction box for all the nerves employed in coordinating movement and balance within the head and neck, as well as the body as a whole.\n\n\n\nBecause there are so many important structures within the brainstem one small area of damage due to stroke can have wide-ranging consequences. The exact symptoms depend on which biological ‘electrical circuits’ and junctions lose their blood supply and that in turn depends on which of the small blood vessels in the area (branches of the vertebrobasilar circulation) becomes blocked.\n\n\n\nThe symptoms can include difficulties with balance (ataxia), dizziness due to vertigo, uncoordinated eye movements, problems with swallowing and articulating words, and numbness and/ or weakness in one half of the body. It is not uncommon for victims of this sort of stroke to feel sick as part of the loss of balance.\n\n\n\nRecovery really depends on the extent and severity of the initial stroke. You need to discuss the outlook with the doctors who have investigated your mother's condition. I really hope she is only mildly affected and makes a reasonable recovery.\n     THANK YOU VERY MUCH
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4/27/82, living in Canada,  I help stroke victims recover their speech.  Good luck finding your friend.
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First and foremost send him your love and best wishes for a speedy recovery,re-assure him you are thinking of him everyday.\n\nMaybe sending the latest family pictures, mementos you have will help lift his spirits,MOST of all he needs plenty of Patience and Understanding as depending on the severity of his stroke, he has a long way back via Physiotherapy,Speech therapists plus change of way he lives etc..\n\nBe hopes he has a good family support team cos when he gets home he will need plenty of love BUT  with good psychical activity he will recover to lead a relatively good life...\n\nGood luck and best wishes that you can assist or help him in some way...
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First you must consult a good paediatrist and a neurologist. They would prescribe the exact medication. Thereafter some regular exercising to provide limb mobility and coordination, which should be done by a specialized physiotherapist. \n\nI suggest you consult All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS, New Delhi)
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Hi there, ive got Cerebral Palsy and had so much pain in my hip i was thinking of going into a wheelchair permenantly as walking and standing was so painful. Acupuncture was my last resort, i have to admit i was sceptical, and really not keen on the idea of needles. I approached my physio who had recently qualified to do it, we've known each other about 9 years and she has a great reputation. I have to say trust is really important, so do stick with the same person. I had a few treatments before i felt the benefit, but believe me, it really worked! I have had no problems since. Give it a good chance. Hope this helps xxxx
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I Know What you mean my dad had a stroke 5yrs. ago and since then I've kinda become his personal assistant. There are a few companies that provide personal nursing care but these are usally expensive. There are also some assisted living places that help people when they need it but allow them freedom the wouldn't have in a nursing home. I know both these options are expensive. However, other than these all I really can suggest is for a family member to stay with him. I know I help my dad with a lot of things he used to do everyday I make sure he remembers to take meds and help him go to bed. Its a difficult job, and I'm still going to school, but if you or one of your family members wants to help him sometimes this is better than letting a stranger.