She barely speaks dr. says it wasnt so strong...
2006-07-05 15:37:21 · 9 answers · asked by lucyann 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It can take awhile and every person is different. Continue to encourage her without being too pushy. Try to listen even when she is not speaking, and try to give her hope. Brains take awhile to heal. Let her listen to music that she enjoys, too. It helps to relax and interest her brain.
I'm sorry. It is not an easy thing for either of you, but keep going and you will see small imporvements with time. Celebrate those with her.
2006-07-05 15:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by mic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I am very sorry about your mom's stroke. My granny suffered a stroke last July 4. It's been a tough holiday. She was 91, and the outcome was not good for her.
However, my 45 year old cousin had a mild/moderate stroke 3 months ago and is still recovering. Her speech is almost nonexistent. However, she has "moments." The good news is your mom -- like my cousin -- is relatively younger and has more of an opportunity to recover.
If she is able to FULLY take part in her physical, occupational and speech therapies, then it's a good sign. The more she can do the therapies, the better.
Please take care of yourself during this time. Also, talk with her, read to her, and play music. Keep those synapses firing!!!!
Thoughts and prayers with you and her...
2006-07-05 15:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by Wondering 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I am sorry to hear about your mom. Strokes vary in severity and therefore the effects are not the same from person to person. One's prior mental and physical condition also contributes to a person's recovery.
If it was a mild stroke then your mom should recover in her own time. If her mobility is affected then ask your doctor if she can have physiotherapy.......if her speech is affected then as k the doctor if she can see a speech therapist. I am sorry I cannot help you further as I am based in the UK and do not really know how your health service works all that well,
I won't bore you with technical details here, but if you want to find out more about strokes and help you can get type in stroke into the Yahoo search bar. Good luck!
2006-07-06 07:40:18 · answer #3 · answered by ziggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No telling. She may never get back to "normal" as stokes can change personalities and preferences, screw with emotions and mood, and generally mess the whole brain up.
As far as improvement, that all depends upon how often and how intense her therapy is: physical, speech, and occupational. And also depends upon her willingness to try and get better workign with the therapists.
As the doc about putting her into an inpatient Rehabilitation hospital. All therapy, all the time, and the results are gerally good.
2006-07-05 15:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry you had to witness this event with your mom having a stroke. Since she had a stroke, and it now impaired her to talk, sorry this event of your mom will never come back to normal, and she was lucky that it didn't effect walking ability. Strokes are painful, lacking oxygen to the brain can kill or do sad events to the human body. Play music, easy mood type and work with her slowly, make these next years happy for her. You'll have your hands for and watch out another stroke may follow. Good luck and god bless.
2006-07-05 16:13:13 · answer #5 · answered by strongheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stroke occurs when there is interruption of blood flow to the brain. As a result, there is inadequate delivery of oxygen and glucose to brain tissue, which results in death of brain cells (neurons). In order to prevent irreversible death of brain tissue, blood flow must be restored as quickly as possible. Persons must therefore be familiar with the signs and symptoms of a stroke so they can access and receive immediate medical attention. The symptoms of a stroke can vary, depending upon which part of the brain is affected. It is important to realize that a stroke is not painful and generally does not cause a headache (the one exception is subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is discussed below). Examples of common stroke symptoms include the following:
numbness on one side of the body (hemi-anesthesia)
weakness on one side of the body (hemiparesis)
difficulty with eyesight or vision
complete or partial loss of the visual field (vision to one side), which involves both eyes (hemianopia)
complete or partial loss of vision in one eye (amaurosis fugax)
double vision (diplopia)
the sensation of spinning (vertigo)
slurred speech (dysarthria)
disturbance of language functions (aphasia)
inability to express oneself, through both speech and writing (expressive aphasia, Broca's aphasia, non-fluent aphasia)
inability to comprehend what is being said or read (receptive aphasia, Wernicke's aphasia, fluent aphasia.. every stroke patient recovers at differently....
2006-07-05 16:01:51 · answer #6 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hay hang in there, I have faith and try to keep her in good faith I know its hard to see someone you love and have known like the back of your hand in a vulnerable state but I think you being with her is going to help her more than anything. time and love will heal everything.
bless you and good luck
2006-07-05 18:59:50 · answer #7 · answered by SNOW B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT depends where the stroke was located. It also depends on other problems she may have had associated with the stroke.
Ask your doctor about these questions. He will help you understand the dynamics of stoke patients.
2006-07-05 15:41:37 · answer #8 · answered by sheristeele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may never get back to normal. she may need a lot of speech and physical therapy.you also may want to pray for her everyday!
2006-07-05 15:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by hot pepper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋