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Feb 4, 2009 12:14:04 GMT -5
Post by packerbap on Feb 4, 2009 12:14:04 GMT -5
On Jan. 28 my mom suffered a stroke which affected the left side of her body. They were able to pin point the onset of the stroke as a result TPA or the clot buster drug was administered. Twenty minutes after receiving TPA she raised her left hand to scratch her nose. By 6:30 that evening she was moving her left arm and leg, etc. She was walking the next day. On Friday she was moved to rehab for 3 weeks of therapy for fine motor strengthening. We were told on Monday that she will be able to go back to her own home. The Lord was looking after her.
It's been a long week.
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 12:20:52 GMT -5
Post by thegreenmeanie on Feb 4, 2009 12:20:52 GMT -5
They can do some amazing things with strokes now, but there is only a 3 hour window. That is why if you ever think you have even the slightest symptom don't sit around, go to a ER right away.
I am very happy to hear about your mother. They will probably put her on a blood thinner for the rest of her life, if she isn't already on one.
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 12:36:26 GMT -5
Post by amoeba15 on Feb 4, 2009 12:36:26 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will keep her in my prayers and do wish her the absolute best.
My father who died a few years ago, had a blood clot. There is a very minor surgical procedure, 30 minutes or so, doctors implant a sponge type device around the stomach/waist of the patient. The sponge type device will act as a magnet to lure clots to the sponge device.
Once a year or so, patients are asked to have blood clots removed from this sponge type device.
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 12:38:23 GMT -5
Post by packerbap on Feb 4, 2009 12:38:23 GMT -5
She was walking into the hospital for her exercise class when everything started. Her ER nurse has been at the hospital 9 years and this was the 5th time for her to see TPA at work. You are so right Meanie. Your're also right about the blood thinner.
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 12:41:25 GMT -5
Post by amoeba15 on Feb 4, 2009 12:41:25 GMT -5
Heck, I am always on blood thinner --- JD.  |
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 12:55:11 GMT -5
Post by thegreenmeanie on Feb 4, 2009 12:55:11 GMT -5
My father who died a few years ago, had a blood clot. There is a very minor surgical procedure, 30 minutes or so, doctors implant a sponge type device around the stomach/waist of the patient. The sponge type device will act as a magnet to lure clots to the sponge device. Yes, that is why the 3 hour window is so important. They want to get in and dissolve the blood clot as fast as they can before it can travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) or to the brain. The device is like a catheter. They do some pretty crazy things now. Like I said it's just important to recognize symptoms and get to a ER. |
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 13:24:52 GMT -5
Post by TW on Feb 4, 2009 13:24:52 GMT -5
I'm thankful your Mom has made such great progress. I know the path she is traveling.
She's in our prayers.
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 14:22:47 GMT -5
Post by nick20 on Feb 4, 2009 14:22:47 GMT -5
Thank God for modern medicine, and getting her to the Er quickly. She and the rest of your family are in my prayers.. But things are looking good, your mom's a tough cookie Bap.
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 14:38:38 GMT -5
Post by badgernation on Feb 4, 2009 14:38:38 GMT -5
I had a friend who had a stroke while asleep and no one with him.... He laid there for two day before someone broke in after he failed to show for work.... Needless to say he passed away.....
That is a great fear of mine..... I don't fear dying but just the manner of which the actual act happens.
My prayers are with your mom.....
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 16:32:38 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2009 16:32:38 GMT -5
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom BAP! I went through this a couple years ago with my Grandma and I know how frightening it is.
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 17:07:59 GMT -5
Post by amoeba15 on Feb 4, 2009 17:07:59 GMT -5
Fortunately, your mom is in good hands and everybody acted very quickly. When my Grandmother in West Virginia had a stroke, nobody could tell that she had a stroke until 8 hours later. Despite sitting in her rocking chair, drool coming down the side of her mouth, being motionless, not blinking her eyes...NOBODY could tell that she had a stroke. Perhaps now you may understand how I feel about West Virginians, even if they are relatives.  |
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 21:16:40 GMT -5
Post by packerconvert on Feb 4, 2009 21:16:40 GMT -5
My prayers are with you. Scary stuff i am sure.
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 21:44:03 GMT -5
Post by TW on Feb 4, 2009 21:44:03 GMT -5
Amoeba - A lot of people have strokes and they don't even know it. I wouldn't put all the blame on someone not spotting it.
It's only been recent years that they've really been able to communicate to people what needs to be done if a stroke happens.
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Stroke
Feb 4, 2009 22:43:19 GMT -5
Post by packerconvert on Feb 4, 2009 22:43:19 GMT -5
Most people are unable to render first response care, so very difficult to have people versed or trained to spot a stroke.
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Stroke
Feb 5, 2009 2:40:16 GMT -5
Post by thegreenmeanie on Feb 5, 2009 2:40:16 GMT -5
That's why if you even have the slightest thought that it could be a stroke please call 911. That is why they are there and it is not worth risking. I have seen happy endings and sad endings and regardless of the ending it is not something to take lightly.
If you are even remotely concerned ask the person if they can smile. Ask them to read a sentence, ask them to raise their arms with their eyes closed and keep them raised.
Even if they pass tests like this and you are still concerned never hesitate to call 911 or go to an ER. That is why they are there!
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