Is it good for her?

Question

My mother is 64 years old. she had a clot in her brain 6 months ago. the right part of her body can't be moved. Now she is treated with a phesical treatment and she is getting better, they apply electrical treatment on her body as well.I'm asking; is electricity good for her?

Answer 1

Hi,

Well, you need to understand our body constantly passes and works through micro/nano volt range electricity. The brain (central) responds to/fro these electric signals.

The reason these artificial electric signals are used for the same purpose. The right part of her body does not pass these signals hence a electric treatment would "try" to trigger back and restore normal signal conductance.

Remember without going too deep into the subject, an electric signal can be sensitivity based or data based any thing the way your brain responds to!

Good luck!

Answer 2

Both of my parents suffered from massive strokes and both are gone now. Both had paralysis to their sides. Over time, the part of the brain that was not affected by the stroke compensated for the dead cells (which do not come back). So, they were able to learn to walk again. But with assistance of a cane, etc.
I have never heard of this treatment, but if you are concerned I think you should get a second opinion and research it some more. Here is a wonderful website full of people caring for parents, children, whomever...., that share their knowledge and friendship. They were my saving grace for a few years. Someone there may know someone having the same treatment you describe. here ya go - just sign up (it's free) and log on: http://www.empoweringcaregivers.com/

Answer 3

All the electricity is doing is stimulating the muscles to contract in order to prevent atrophy and keep them working. The voltage can cause some pain if it is being used to build the muscles, but in her case it is likely low in order to keep her muscle tissue alive and functioning. The reason it is not bad is because the muscles actually recieve small electrical charges from the nerves which tell it to contract, the external unit puts out highr voltage in order to get to the muscle and stimulate it in the same manner. It is not harmful.

Answer 4

In small doses and low voltage yes it could help her. My mother had a clot in her brain in 1976 but is doing fine today after treatments and can even walk around and carry on her daily life, shes 68..doctors told My father and I she wouldnt live to see 1980 but shes prooved everyone wrong. :)

Answer 5

yes, the tens, or electrical treatment stimulates the nerves and helps them to start working again. The shock is just enough to stimulate the nerves, not enough to make her feel uncomfortable. It will help her get back on her feet faster.

Answer 6

In most stroke cases they use a low dosage of electricity to stimulate the muscles to get them to work again. It's not harmful even if it does look like it is.

Answer 7

Well, it's not bad for her... electricity is only dangerous if the voltage is high enough to jump though air (spark -> burn) or if the current is high enough to stop your heart, and under medical conditions this doesn't happen.

Answer 8

you should trust your doctors, and if you don't...then seek another opinion! Make them explain to you the exact reasons they use it and how it helps. If they can't, or if they just act like you won't understand then you should switch doctors if you can.

Answer 9

I guess it is... otherwise they wouldn't do it...

I hope for your sake and your mothers that it all pans out ok!

Put a bit of trust in the Docs...it's their job to know...

Good luck!

Answer 10

Yes it is. It is a way to deal with pain and things like that.
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