Stroke

Questions and Answers

1. What are my risks of repeated stroke with surgery?

   - The surgeon says it is absolutely necessary for a hernia (in my groin) to be repaired ASAP. I am on aggrenox and have been told it will be bridged with lovenox before/after. I'm scared of having another stroke. I'd like to know my chances.
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2. How common is it for women in their 40's to stroke?

   - I am a 48 year old female. R Basal Ganglia Stroke on 1.17.09. My left-sided weakness has improved. I have a slight foot drop and some left side coordination issues. My right eye blurs and I have muscle tightness/spasm. Otherwise I am very healthy. There is no known reason for my stroke. Q: How common is it for women in their 40's to stroke...
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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. Does stroke cause cold sensation in the left side of body?

   - Can stroke cause cold sensation in the left side of the body? Since my dad's stroke, he's been complaining about an uncomfortable cold sensation in his left hand and up the left side of his face, around his ear and eye. What could be causing this, and can anything be done to make him feel better?
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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. My husband suffered a stroke and still sometimes feels a burning sensation in his head. Why?

    - My husband had a stroke (in the back of his head on the left side) on May 7th. He still gets a buring sensation in his head sometimes. Why?
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