What to expect after a stroke

Recovering from a stroke is different for everyone, but the first 90 days are an important time. During the first few months after a stroke, patients need rehabilitation to help recover motor, speech, and cognitive functions, lifestyle changes, and mental health support for the best chances of long-term recovery.

In this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains the stroke signs and what to do if you think someone is having a stroke, what happens in the brain during a stroke, and what to expect during treatment and recovery.

Watch House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk for trustworthy information on managing health conditions and preventing heart disease and stroke. Hosted by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, the chief medical officer for prevention at the American Heart Association, each episode features science-backed information and practical advice to help you live a longer, healthier life.

[paulakaiser]

Wow. What you have said definitely makes me feel as though I definitely had a stroke 14 yrs. Ago.
Woke up one morning and I could speak but I had to think how to pronounce every word. Complete delayed reaction when I had to speak.
Family Doc. Referred me to a speech therapist....
Now diagnosed with Spasmodic Dystonia...After an exam was done with camera put down to my vocal chords.
I was told that I would never be able to talk again in a normal fashion and recommended Botox in my vocal chords.
Went to a Specialist dealing with Spasmodic dystonia and had shots done down my throat...several.... I truly thougt I might die.... I couldn't breathe.
After that I was supposed to be able to talk.
I still had to think before each word. I still felt mentally slow. Botox did nothing.
My balance was still not working.
In hindsight. I certainly think I had a stroke.
Question??? Not like Doctors are God and have all of the answers but why do you think they did not diagnose a possibility of a stroke as opposed to Dystonia?

Your information is so very important and I thank you.

[ruthlanwarne]

I had a major stroke 5 years ago. I had a terrible pain in my head and thought it was a migraine but my husband recognised the signs FAST and I went off to hospital. The thrombolosis drug didn’t work and I had a thrombectomy at sir John Radcliffe in Oxford. After 3=weeks in hospital I had 6 weeks of care at home, physio, occupational therapy and rehab. I have made a very good recovery but have needed to keep up all those things to continue to improve. My left arm and leg are significantly weaker so I’m working on strength at the moment. I think about things in a very ordered way so don’t make mistakes but I’m slower than I was before. One of the worst effects for me has been the fatigue. It is definitely much better but I do get tired easily. However im leading a full life again, so think I’m very lucky.

[Mooregirl]

Great advice❤I am three years out and is still dealing with cognitive issues😢tfs

[Utumknights]

T the age of 48! In rehab since! Was fully paralyzed on left side! Thank God I’m finally able with a lot of hard work and great rehab- phys/occupational therapist but my arm seems to be more stubborn and the work is not just physically hard but mentally and emotionally exhausting! Thank you for sharing!!

[argeliagonzalez]

Thank you for the information you shared. I am sure it will help someone. My husband had a stroke a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, the hospital (took him within an hour) I took him to only did a CAT scan that didn’t show he had a stroke. MRI wasn’t done right away. They give me a couple of reasons machine was down & no technician. Such a horrible experience at the hospital.

[swbottles]

If it's so important the get to the hospital fast exactly what do the doctors do for you? They did nothing for me but billed my $20, 000 for just sleeping 20 hours a day in the hospital.

[gailsfoodandstuff]

our neighbor (lady about 45 years old) was found, after 3 days, on the floor. i know nothing more right now, but what is the realistic outcome? i dont think she can talk and her left side is not working.

[pramodjoshi]

What is the fate of a infarct smaller than lacunar infarcts.?