Hemorrhagic stroke?

Question

Have you or anyone you know ever had a hemorrhagic stroke? If so, what was the ultimate outcome? Did this person regain any use of the side that was paralyzed? Or did the person end up not making any progress with physical and occupational therapy, and was bound to a wheel chair for the rest of his or her life? I'm asking because my grandmother had a right-side hemorrhagic stroke, and consequently, a craniotomy. I know all people are different, and a lot of how well the person recovers has to do with the person herself. I'm just very upset about this, and it kills me to see my grandmother in this condition. Up until a month ago, she was cutting her own lawn with a push mower! Always very active, healthy, etc. You'd never know she was 79 years old. And now this. Any advice/statistics are appreciated. I've done some research, and everything I find online is very similar to what the doctors have told us. I'm looking for personal experience. Thanks!

Answer 1

Well, sweetie, I work in a Nursing Home and in my opinion, it does have to do with the person. It also has to do with the support system she will have.
We do rehab also, and what I see is the people with the most support do best.
There are some that come in everyday at therapy time just to give them support. There is nothing like losing your independance all at once like she did. She will be angry at first, just turn her anger into desire to work with the therapists. They can really do wonders if the person is willing.
Our facility encourages family to even come and eat meals with them, join in the activities etc.
Support is the key. Good luck, it sounds as though you are willing to do whatever it takes for her!!

Answer 2

With Hemorrhagic stroke it depends on how much bleeding there was. I have worked with many stroke victims and some have recovered much function, but others none. Age, previous health, (sounds like your grandmother was well) impacts recovery. Time is a slow healer.

With the history of stroke now in your family, make sure others over 40 in your family take 80mg of enteric coated aspirin daily. This is very helpful in preventing strokes.

Hang in there.

Answer 3

A hemorrhagic stroke, or cerebral hemorrhage, is a form of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or bleeds. Like ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes interrupt the brain's blood supply because the bleeding vessel can no longer carry the blood to its target tissue. In addition, blood irritates brain tissue, disrupting the delicate chemical balance, and, if the bleeding continues, it can cause increased intracranial pressure which physically impinges on brain tissue and restricts blood flow into the brain. In this respect, hemorrhagic strokes are more dangerous than their more common counterpart, ischemic strokes. There are two types of hemorrhagic stroke: intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Answer 4

My adopted Dad had a hemmorhagic stroke when I was only 5. He was around 58 when it happened. He was in the hospital for almost one year and no matter how much he exercised, nothing helped. He never regained use of his right side (he was left handed). Hope this helps.