I had two bleeds in my brain at back of head then an aneurism and stroke I was in Spain on hol at the time was four weeks in hos Iv been so lucky I can walk talk although speech is affected a bit esp if tired I still get head pain and exausted it’s now been six months since I had the stroke and think Iv been very lucky each day a blessing memory is affected a bit as well but on the whole I think I got off lightly considering I was in hos due to the brain bleeds when aneurism burst so got attention quick I don’t think I’d be here if I hadn’t been in hos with the two bleeds tiredness and head pains are my worst thing but I’m not complaining Iv been very lucky
Hello Snoopy,
Welcome! you have certainly been through the mill having to cope with a Stroke whilst abroad. It was certainly fortunate that you were still an inpatient when the aneurysm burst. This is a special place to share experiences and support from other Stroke Survivors and I’m sure you will get plenty of advice on improving your recovery journey.
Take care, Veronica and John
Hospital is a good place for a CVA. Mine was while swimming in Florida. It was triggered by a near drowning and put me into a coma for 3 weeks.
Thank you
I had a bleed anuarism I was at home getting out of bath - phoned 111. I had surgery later that day, just over 2 months ago. Was in hospital 5 weeks home since then. Its dawned on me slowly how lucky Ive been - main issues are headaches, fatigue and some slowing of thinking/memor processes. Im not complaining either but I am struggling - feeling isolated and frifrustrated with how slow progress seems. Seems like I can loose hours and seem to drift from one thing to another without necessarily finishing first thing! Does this ring any bells? Cheers
Andy
Hi Andy,
I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke 3 years ago. It is definitely frustrating and difficult trying to cope with the slow recovery after suffering a stroke. I also find myself drifting from one task to another. I used to be an expert at multi tasking and part of me still thinks I can ?. I find it very difficult trying to stay focused on anything. I used to love to read but find this very frustrating now and stick to magazines with small articles rather than tackle a book ?. I also find it difficult to watch tv if it's a complicated drama or film, so I tend to stick to soaps or anything that's easy to follow.
Regards Sue
Heh thanks for responding Sue. Yes my reading has been a bit limited since the anaurism. Mind you to be honest I wasnt reading as much as I used to in the year or two before - I find myself wondering whether there might have been some signposts like that leading up to the bleed itself. I was also often feeling tired before the aneurism itself happened.
TV I find I can only do with half an hour or max an hour at a time - same applies to time on the computer. And it took me ages to get my DVLA form filled in and posted off - despite thinking how good it would be to be able to go places under my own steam.
Also find moods quite changeable, you gradually become aware of things that are different, often quite subtle so its hard to put a finger on - does any of this make sense to you.
Best wishes
Andy
Hi Andy
My stroke was caused by high blood pressure that I wasn't aware of. I had always been fit and healthy. I never sat still, always on the go, worked part time and looked after my kids and husband.
l had never smoked and didn't drink much. Miss Perfect really ??. Well that taught me !! I find I can watch tv for ages but I just have trouble following the plot, so avoid anything with too many characters or a complicated story line That's why I stick to soaps or reality tv !!! I'm always on my ipad. It's the only thing that keeps me sane sometimes but i'm not great at filling in forms etc.
As for mood swings, I can be up one minute and it only takes a reminder of the old me and I could cry my eyes out. I haven't yet managed to forget the old me and accept the new me. From reading the posts from other survivors this it what you have to do !! Well 3 years down the line I still haven't managed to do this.??? I wish I could but I regularly torture myself and look at photos and watch videos of the old days and it still breaks my heart.
Sorry for not being more positive but sometimes it does you good to have a moan and a rant.
Regards Sue
Hi Sue, I think your post will resonate with anyone who has suffered a stroke, and their closest friends and family. I feel really cross with my own brothers (and some friends), who seem to be so reckless with their health and yet never have a day's illness. I wouldn't wish bad health on anyone, but sometimes, can't help feeling that it's SO unfair.
I sound like a bad person even saying that, and will remove the post if anyone takes offence. Maybe I'm just having a ? day!! Anyway, crashing on ... ? will hopefully be celebrating the NHS this weekend, and banishing all bad thoughts ? xx
Stay strong, thanks for posting xx
Hi Nic thanks for your comments. I'm sure you
haven't offended anyone. I know we have to try and be positive but I also believe that we need to be honest about how stroke effects our lives. I've had a ticking off a couple of times when I have been honest about how I feel.
I will definitely be celebrating the NHS but I'm also celebrating my 60th birthday this weekend. I have a house full of the most beautiful smelling flowers and the most delicious looking cakes.
Happy Days ??xx Take care xx
Regards Sue
Very happy birthday wishes ? (I have also just celebrated my 60th birthday, very strange to spend it in lockdown, but there were other lovely things happening to make it special!!)
Agree, we DO need others to understand the effects of stroke; education is needed, particularly of medical professionals, even those who specialise in stroke often can't really understand the day-to-day challenges. However, that's another conversation ... off you go, and hope you enjoy your birthday!!
Best wishes, Nic xx
Nothing wrong with a good rant Sue!
I guess Im lucky left it til Im 67 - first operation aside from having my wisdom teeth out, oh well.
Wishing you well
Andy