My sister had a realy bad fall 7 months ago and had a brain injury, she now shows signs of haveing had a stroke but the hospital said she didn't have a stroke, what i am asking is does this condition have a name if yes what is it, please help she's got no one but me to help her.
2007-03-01 12:26:23 · 10 answers · asked by LJM 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
she did have an MRI and another scan done and they both showed scaring on the brain but the DR said the darker they are the older they are and she had a few black and some gray, she's still very confused, can't remember things done last week and won't go out of her home.
2007-03-01 12:38:52 · update #1
my sister is now 59 and no not in the best of health, i was out with her at the time of the fall, the left side of her face did drop but returnd to normal about 5 days later, yes i am strugaling with her coz i have 3 children and 1 of them is in a school for autistic children coz he's high function Aspie, i don't drive and live over 3 miles away from her, yes we both live in the UK, london infact not that does us any good, have asked her GP and mine for help but none seen so far.
2007-03-01 13:12:35 · update #2
Thanks DR Strange, but it hasn't stopped or slowed her speaking, the first few days her speach was a little slured as if she was drunk but it got better and now she's none stop chat chat, i will be going back to her Dr to find out why they haven't done anything to help when help has been asked for.
2007-03-02 09:37:51 · update #3
yes its a brain injury in time she may regain what she has "lost" but will take time
2007-03-01 12:33:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is your sister?
I take it she was fit and well before the fall that led to her problems?
A TIA (transient ischaemic attack) is when the brain is temporarily starved of oxygen so you end up with the symptoms of a stroke but within 24 hours the patient has recovered. Your sister does not have this as she is still unwell.
The stereotypical picture that most people have in their head of a stroke patient is weak and stiff arm and leg down one side plus facial paralysis down one side. Some patients may also have partial loss of vision plus speech and balance problems - it all depends on which part of the brain was damaged by the stroke.
If your sister sustained an injury severe enough to damage these parts of the brain - fractured skull, a brain haemorrhage (bleed into the brain) then she may well have symptoms similar to those of a typical stroke patient.
Are you based in the UK? Reading between the lines it sounds as though you are struggling to cope with you sister. If you ARE in the UK then please go and see you doctor about this as he/she will be able to help with physiotherapists, occupational therapists (mobility aids etc) and organise social care if required. I can't begin to understand how difficult it is for you and your sister, but please ask for help as help is out there. Your doctor will point you in the right direction.
Good luck!
2007-03-01 12:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Kildare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have had a TIA, Trans Ischaemic Attack, which is similar to a stroke, but not as severe.(mini stroke)
Also, post traumatic stress can have varying effects on the body, and mask itself as an illness.
Also, is she depressed as this could make her quiet, lethargic and not very talkative. Tell her GP you want some answers or you will refer her privately. They will soon sit up and listen.
2007-03-02 07:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a term "Brain Injury" The hosp where my OH works
has a seperate Brain Injury ward.
Dunno what Dr type to ask for
2007-03-01 12:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a TIA (transient ischaemic attack) also known as a mini stroke. I have used an organisation called CROSSROADS I donot know if you have one in your area. They care for carers and I found them invaluable, it is a free service and helped me keep my sanity.See your GP, good luck and best wishes
2007-03-02 08:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term for it is TIA. often called a mini stroke and the effects fade over time but if there is enough of them they can cause real damage
2007-03-01 12:31:10 · answer #6 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's suffered TIA's, mini stroke episodes. Hopefully she will recover fully. Look after her and good luck.
2007-03-01 12:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To add to ML, it means Transient Ischemic Attack.
2007-03-01 12:34:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may have had a reversible 'mini' stroke, a TIA (Transient ischaemic attack) that will gradually get better.
2007-03-01 12:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-04 01:37:01 · answer #10 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋