STROKE

[LongOne]

i know how scary that a pearent having a stroke can be...my mother had one teo Monday's ago, and I tried to be calm, but it wasn't possible you just kind of lose it

She was lucky is was a TIA (light stroke)

She like me likes to find out natural cures or at least things that help prevent
stuff like this from happening, her trouble was she waited too long to take care of herself


We have since found out that Ginko Biloba Folic Acid (B9) vitamin B6 B12 and more
are supposed to help

Some studies have even shown that healthy individuals who consume higher amounts of folic acid and vitamin B6 are less likely to develop atherosclerosis than those who consume lower amounts of these substances
(copied from medinformation.com)

You can find tons of info on the net, maybe reading some articles on the web will help you more than what the doctors are saying, it seems I forget half of what they say at the hospital, but when I read it at home I can let it soak in

I'll send a prayer out for you too!

Keep us posted

[katlnhats]

Hi,
I'll add you and your Mom to our prayer list as well. I, too, being an herbalist, like the natural remedys as well. And use as many as we can, though they too, can have side effects, so make sure you look up "everything"! I know what you mean about not being able to concentrate when they're talking to you in the hospital--mostly we're too scared, too worried, for much to sink in.
My husband and I had our cholesterol tested a year ago, and for the first time in my life, it was high --first thing the Dr. said, was Lipitor! (Hubbys was lots higher!) We both said no, I went home and called the American Heart Association and the lady I got was so nice and kind and I had my test results right in front of me (I always ask the Dr's for a photocopy), I read them off and she told me that she volunteered there as hers was just about exactly what mine showed and she had access to all the information volunteering there, and now hers was normal --- she took no meds.... She talked to me calmly, and then sent me out a whole BIG packet of things, recipes, things to eat more of, things to avoid, and I went back and had my cholesterol retested three months later and it had gone down significantly. And we (hubby and I) had it tested again this year and we were both OK, so it might be a good idea just to give the American Heart Association a call -- they have people there that are trained to help familys of strokes too, and for me, there was a big difference sitting home at the table, talking on the phone to a real person, able to take notes, instead of just listening to the Dr., and trying to absorb it all, without her actually taking much time w/me. Just a thought, as it worked for us. Meanwhile, you and your Mom will be in our prayers.
If you have time, please let us know how you both are doing - this is hard on you too

Kat

[mtillman]

Sorry to hear about your Dad. Keep relaying on the Lord he will see you through. The Devil is busy all the time but God is constantly busy for his children. I will keep you and your family especially your father in my prayers.

[socklady]

Have been praying for you Dad. I lost my father 9 years ago and I sure do miss him everyday. God bless !

[babygirlnancy]

Hey everyone iam so sorry that i have not been updateing you guys on my dad but lots of things are going on and i forgot.But my dad is doing good he came home this weekend FOR GOOD best news we got for a long time..He still has to go to therapy to get him walking again but with that hes doing ok.He has a cane and also a wheelchair for his bad days,Hes on 2 kind of pills and ti think he will be on those for his life,not sure what they are,But hes happen to be home..The worse is NOT over because he wont stop smoking. and smoking increase of him having another one eh???? i also was reading that they are likly to have another one in 2 years after they have the first one anyone know anything about that??????? Anyways that is it for now and I thank everyone for listening and having my family in ur prayers that means alot to me and them..Ill be prayer forever and always..But thanks without this i dont know if i could do it this and my bf..Thanks Again

[katlnhats]

Originally Posted by mtillman

Sorry to hear about your Dad. Keep relaying on the Lord he will see you through. The Devil is busy all the time but God is constantly busy for his children. I will keep you and your family especially your father in my prayers.

Very well put,

Blessings,

Kat

[katlnhats]

Hi Nancy,
We'll keep you and your Dad in our prayers - Great news that he's home! And he won't necessarily "ever" have another stroke, his Dr. can do tests and things and I'm sure he will to make sure he's doing good, and with physical therapy, he'll get much better. Thanks for the update, especially such good news!
Hugs and Blessings,
Kat

[babygirlnancy]

Hey everyone more updates on my dad..well i havent see him for a week or so but i guess moms says hes doing ok..but i guess hes depress alot.is there anything that his family can do to make him not depress..I mean he is on pills i think..he use to work 6 days a week and now he cant do that.But he goes but to his doc on the 28 of aug and im hoping to hear good news..I really wish things were back to normall.I know you cant change the pass but i feel so bad for my dad..i wish they was something i could do...

P.S my booyfriends mom died the other day,could everyone say a pray for him.

[socklady]

Your Dad is still in our prayers and now we have also included your boyfriend and his family..

[katlnhats]

Hi,

Thanks for being so wonderful on giving us updates - I know we do all appreciate it, and I also know how hard this is on you too.
Oh no, your boyfriends Mom too? He will also be included in our prayers. You two are getting hit from all sides!!!!! Sending you both and your Mom too a hugs (((((HUG))))), and as to the depression---many times the anti-depressants take a bit of time to work, plus he's adjusting to the fact that he's not working now. Lots of times if your Mom or he will talk to his Dr., about the way he feels, the Dr. can adjust the medicine so it will work. Or even change it. Maybe the one he's on, just isn't right for him, that's possible too, the Dr.'s the one who'll decide that, but he has to know about it.
My husband and I are also disabled, and my husband just had his meds switched as they weren't working right, and one of them was the anti-depressant, so sometimes it's not the person, it's getting them on the right meds. Prayers and blessings for you all, maybe you this time most of all, this is a lot for you to go through.
Kat

[june72]

Both your parents are still in our prayers! Also adding your boyfriends family to the prayer list too.

Thanks for the update

[babygirlnancy]

Hey everyone its been a long time since i have updated about my dad..But one thing it was my boyfriend FRIEND MOM not MY BF MOM who was sick and passway..Neways more about my dad..Well i guess hes doing not to bad in health wise but hes really getting drepress cuz he cant drive he cant work all they (Mymom and dad) do is stay home all day unless they have money which they dont have to much.When he went to the docs for a big check up they told him that his stroke wasnt from a bblog Clot but they are not sure whats it from..Im not sure if thats a bad or good thing....also they told him that he wieght 199 and they dont want him to go oveer 200...lol..Not sure hows hes gonna do that..were waiting for papers cuz he has to get blood work done..I feel bad cuz i dont pray everynight but i do as much as i can even if its in the day time,I love my dad and i dont want to lose him.I dont want him to have another one.

[katlnhats]

Hi Nancy,
Again, thanks for the updates, we know you're busy and are glad you take the time.
Depression is common when one's whole life changes and it does take time to get used to it, or at least as used to it as you're going to get. It will ease, and his Dr. can also help w/this.
I "think" that the fact his stroke wasn't from a blood clot is a good thing. He's still going to PT, so he's got a ways to go. And with the Dr.'s help, he can probably stay under 200, though trying to get a father, (actually, any guy/man) to diet, isn't fun!!!!
The better he gets though, the more he'll be able to do, and there are things he can or will be able to do without spending money, especially if he's got hobbys. It's a huge scare for him and all of you, and a huge lifestyle change too, so he's getting used to all of that. It takes time, hang in there...

Hugs,
Kat - who'll keep you and your family, and your boyfriends, friend in my prayers. Got it right this time!

[june72]

Still praying!
(((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[katlnhats]

Adding more prayers along with Junes... when you get a chance, let us know.. and praying during the day is good too, God hears us anytime! And "all" the time

Hugs,

Kat