it's been 9 months since my stroke

By LGalaher Sunday, September 23, 2007

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I will be 38 next week and it's been almost 9 months since I had a stroke. I'm doing well I guess. The hardest part is the aphasia. Saying what I'm thinking is still hard for me. I'm not as active as I was and I've gained 20 pounds since the stroke. It's difficult for people who are around me and haven't been through a stroke to comprehend what it's like. I may write my name one day but have difficutly the next. Just because I have improved one day doesn't mean it will be the same for now on. Reading is another disability I have. I'm just tired all the time.

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Katherine Curtis, Editor

10/ 3/07 4:12pm

Dear LGalaher,

Thanks for joining our community and submitting a SharePost.

I know that this is a very difficult time for you and I hope you find some useful information on our website.

One of our bloggers, expert patient Deanne Stein, suffered a massive stroke in 2001. She writes great articles that are often very inspirational- I hope you enjoy!

Please keep us updated on your recovery and I wish you all the best!

Warm regards,

Katherine

Karen

10/21/07 12:58am

My sister in law who is 34 has just suffered two strokes the most recent was this past Thursday they said it was 3 small ones. Then again today taken by ambulance to the hospital another more severe. Can you give me any information that you may have. She is on a blood thinner and just tofay put on some other type of medication not sure what?

Anonymous

11/ 2/07 10:43pm

I am 42 years old and I have also suffered a small stroke. I have a terrible time remembering words. I also have a tough time reading. I feel dyslexic. I mix up words all of the time. It's a horrible feeling not to be able to remember a simple everyday word.

liz

12/ 7/07 5:26pm

Heart hello

i know what you mean i had a stroke 3 years ago my 4th one i think you just have to keep working at it i have good days and i have bad days i belive that you can not stop trying. it will not get the best of me is what i tell myself and it wont.so hang in there you will work hard but it will be ok

Cleo Hutton, Health Guide

5/ 3/08 3:05am

Hi,

I'm assuming you are still receiving speech therapy. Assuming anything with stroke is very difficult. Speech therapy on a regular basis would definately help.

Have you tried speaking to the beat of music or singing? Depending on what type of aphasia you have and how much of the center was affected, you may be able to slowly sing to a beat rather than speak. I had aphasia too and I know how frustrating it is. You may be able to say a word with your eyes closed as you picture the word you'd like to say but, at times, it comes out incorrectly.

Reading can be helped by getting books on tape, or other reading material, through the National Association for the Blind, a non-profit organization that will send you a special listening recorder in the mail.

My first book Striking Back at Stroke: A Doctor-Patient Journal by Cleo Hutton and Louis R. Caplan, MD published by Dana Press is available through the library stated above.

I know this post may be difficult for you to comprehend right now, but perhaps a family member is willing to get you started with the library.

Please keep me posted on your journey through recovery.

Cleo Hutton

Author/Speaker/Stroke Hero/Nurse/Advocate

Been through Stroke - Stroke Expert - www.healthCentral.com

connie

2/29/12 10:51am

i had a stroke in november and have trouble with tiredness.i am so bad sometimes that my eyes just shut and im out.is excersise so important.i never was overly active and even less now.any ideas

it's been 9 months since my stroke

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