I feel its my duty every year to post ... Yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of my stroke. I was 41 years old. I woke up that morning and grabbed my iPad to work on a crossword puzzle whilst still laying in bed. I was finding the questions confusing and when I did know the answers, I could picture them, but not come up with the word. I went to speak and only nonsense came out of my mouth (which is typical for me, but this was different). I was confused and afraid. I had no paralysis or numbness. This is because wherever that clot is going to land it starts destroying those brain cells that control a certain part of your body or functions. I was rushed to the hospital where I was not even able to speak my name or birthdate. I could not recall who the President was nor what year it was. I was quickly scanned and given TPA - an injection to bust the clot. It worked and this is where I must stess that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE with stroke. Do not hesitate to seek immediate help if you think you might be suffering a stroke. The symptoms can range from confusion, numbness on one side of the face or body, clumsiness, difficulty in speaking or walking and memory problems. For days I laid in the ICU and was barely able to speak. I could remember my name and slowly I was getting some bits of speech back. I always can remember distinctly that is was the day after the murder of the children in Newtown. It was all over the television in my room. I was so horrified and angry by the news that tears constantly were running down my face for those children and I could not speak to have my nurse turn it off. It was the most helpless I had ever felt. It took months to regain my speech and I still struggle daily to find correct words when I need them. And I was treated quickly! I lost a good portion of my ability to read or write. I must be in complete silence to read or write anything to this day. It also left me with Auditory Dysfuntion which can make it difficult to comprehend or engage in coversation. SO - There is my yearly reminder/sermon about stroke. Know the symptoms! Know them for yourself OR for someone you love OR even for a stranger who might be suffering a stroke and not even realize it. And remember that time from onset to treatment is so So SO very essential. Blessings to all. p*
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:16:38 +0000
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