The good and the bad

[knightbabe]

Good news. I managed to spend 2 hours at my GP's last Monday. Then managed to sit in A and E for 3 hours with no familiar faces. Well that was the plus side of my day and a success as I managed it without a PA. It wasn't that long ago that I had to consult with my GP over the phone.

The bad news is I suffered a second stroke. My second within the space of a week. I was admitted to the assessment ward overnight and transferred to the specialist unit for stroke. I was discharged on Friday. I have lost feeling in my left side. For short distances I can use a walking stick otherwise I'm having to use a wheelchair. Attending physio and awaiting an MRI scan. My speech comes and goes especially when tired. I'm having difficulty swallowing as well. I am reliant on others to get out. I am unable to drive for a month at least. Then it depends on what use I get back. Just hoping it doesn't set me back with my PA's.

Now got the hassle of sorting out benefits and arranging for social services to assess what help I can get. Already been told I can't get certain help as I am too young.

[manmoor]

Oh Knightbabe hun well done for getting through the gp's and a&e without a panic attack but sorry to hear about you having a 2nd stroke hun I think you deserve a very special lot of hugs today just for you hun so I'm going to start a hugs thread just for you xxx

[belle]

Sorry to read you've been poorly. 2 strokes in a week, do they know whats caused them?
Well done for being brave

x

[heidi]

Hi Knightbabe, Well done on getting through the docs and a & e without a P/A, but such sad news on the 2nd stroke, i have my fingers crossed for a full recovery for you hun. And here are you some more hugs

[knightbabe]

Thank you all for the hugs.

The cause is as yet unknown. Waiting for appointment for MRI - this should shed some light on it. Doing well so far. Few setbacks when tired.

They are looking at possibility of the syrokes being hereditary. Mum had her first at 40 and my big sister had hers when she was 24. And I'm 33.

Doing exercises at home daily to strengthen arm and leg. Never thought I would have to learn to walk again. Using different textures on skin in an attempt to bring sensation back.

Hopefully will no more when I see the specialist, not got the appointment yet though.

[Southern_Belle]

Knightbabe. Well done on going to the GP's and the A&E. I can't tell you how sorry I am at suffering another stroke. I do hope you get the best care available and that all sensations and losses come back again. I do believe that with hard work you can do this. Is there any kind of meds they can put you on to prevent this from happening again?

I also would get everyone I know to scream from the rooftops how unfair and prejudiced it is that you can't get the necessary help due to your age. Talk about discrimination!!! I'd be calling my lawyer. Please know you are in my prayers to get all the help you need for a full recovery.

Love and more to get you through this,

Laura

[knightbabe]

Hi Laura

Once I have had another scan they will consider medication. They need to try and establish the cause and what damage has been done to my brain (if any) before looking at medication. Was told when discharged from hospital that should have scan within 2 weeks, so it should be due this week. No appointment received as yet.

My walking has improved alot since last week. GP unhappy that social services have not been in touch to offer services. She is chasing them up. I can feel pain in my left side but still can't feel someone touch my left side. But feeling pain is a good sign apparently.

Leigh

[malcolm furneaux]

Hi Leigh,

do hope u will recover well. I do admire your courage esp having the PA syndrome as well. all the very best

Malcolm Furneaux