Stroke

Questions and Answers

1. Could the reason I stopped having migraines be because I had a stroke?

   - After a lifetime of migraines, they suddenly stopped after having a stroke. Could there be a correlation? Find out at Caring.com
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2. Are tremors likely after a stroke?

   - Read posted questions and answers concerning post stroke tremors at Caring.com.
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3. FAQ: What Is a Major Stroke?

   - Know the difference between a major stroke and a TIA, why some strokes cause more damage than others, and why immediate treatment is critical.
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4. How do you deal with aphasia?

   - My dad had a massive left-brain stroke 3 years ago. After the initial confusion, and with some speech therapy, he settled into a yes/no form of communication that mostly works for all of us at this point. Occasionally, he'll still try to say more, but after 4 halting words, he can't get any further, so for the most part he doesn't try anymore...
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5. Why is my mother so angry and abusive after her stroke?

   - My mother had a stroke almost a year ago. She's doing well physically, but she's acting very angry and abusive toward me. Will I ever get my mother back, or is this as good as it's going to get?
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6. Why are my mother's hands swollen after stroke?

   - My mom had a mild stroke. She's been complaining of pain and I noticed that she has swollen arms and hands. Are swollen hands after stroke normal?
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7. Isn't there a simple set of stroke symptoms I can remember?

   - Isn't there a simple set of symptoms my father and I can remember that identifies a stroke? I want to print it and put in on his fridge with the a number to call.
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8. Can a stroke cause a metallic taste in the mouth?

   - A metallic taste after a stroke can cut a patient's appetite. It's important to find out whether the metallic taste is from the stroke or medications.
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9. Why has my mother-in-law become so irresponsible with her money since her stroke?

   - My husband's mother had a stroke last year. Physically, she's doing really well, but she's become very irresponsible, especially with her finances. She'll focus on a single thing, like wanting a new TV, and no one can talk her out of it even though she can't afford it. She used to be very careful with her money...
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10. Is it common for a stroke survivor to be less tolerant of heat?

    - I am a 16 month stroke survivor. Since my stroke, my tolerence for changes in weather has been affected. I get cold faster and cannot tolerate the heat. I'm fair skinned and have never gotten along with the heat, but since my stroke it seems as if my tolerance is no more. Is this common and why does it happen...
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