A warm welcome to Stroke Support Group and thank you for taking the time and trouble in joining this website. Stroke Support Group is the concept of several Stroke Survivors who felt the importance of imparting their experiences – some good, some bad – and to share their feelings, emotions and to aid and support one another through the exchange of information. We value the participation of Stroke Survivors and Carers and we hope you grow with us in maintaining an informative website for all past, present and future users,

the signs of a stroke are now well l publicized thanks to TV advertising. However, few people actually know what the effects of a stroke are, the immediate care and treatment required and the long-term care that may be needed in the future. A stroke is a major event in anyone’s life and can have long lasting effects on families, friends, employment and social activities. Most families are completely unprepared when someone has a stroke. Our group recognized this and is able to offer support right from the start, or when needed. However to become a member, of our forum it simple and free so start your

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think my story began in 1982 with hypertension in pregnancy,4 children later and severe problems with the pregnancies I commenced medication in 1988.I lived a normal life with husband and 3 young children[our eldest died] and worked on a bank need as a staff nurse,we were happy,content and fairly healthy,we had problems with our son who had menigititis following measeles and this left him with kidney problems and he had freguent admissions to Alder Hey Hospital,Liverpool.In 1999 myhusband had a lump which read more’
it was march 9th 2008 a nice Sunday afternoon and I was out with my boyfriend to relax because I was little bit stressed
about the language exams which I had to pass…
He brought me to the bus station and it was 17:50 I just know that coz my mother wrote me an sms at that time and I didnt feel it anymore
I was sitting there and we were waiting for the bus and talking when I suddenly lost consciousness for a short time. I didn’t
realize what happened.. I just know that I saw the floor coming closer when I fell down. At that moment I thought that I’ve
made a wrong step or something like that but my boyfriend was yelling at me..
I don’t know anymore what he said to me.. I just know that all the people were standing around me and staring at me. I “told”
them that I am fine and just made a wrong step like I thought… I was “speaking” with the people around me not to make such a
stress and to let me sit up… but the didn’t listen to me.. then I tried to sit up but I was not able to. That was the point where I realized that something was was wrong
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Visitors please read. The information given on our forum is for general stroke information only. It is not intended
to be, nor should it be treated as an alternative to medical
advice given by a doctor. Anyone who thinks they have suffered a stroke or anyone else has suffered from a stroke should
seek medical advice without delay.

While everyone’s experience is different, meeting other stroke survivors or caregivers who understand what you are going through can help you throughout your recovery. With over 110,000 people stroke survivors, and 150,000 new strokes occurring in the U.k. each year, you are not alone. In addition to providing social opportunities, support groups promote wellness by helping members with making difficult decisions, problem solving and locating local resources, as well as providing:

* stroke chatroom
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* stroke support
* stroke advice
* Recreational activities
* Rehabilitation support
* Self help
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Groups may meet yearly, or and at different times of the day. There are a wide variety of support groups for stroke survivors and caregivers; find one that fits you!,

Summary points
Life expectancy has improved for patients with locked-in syndrome
Early specialist rehabilitation aids patients to regain some function
Establishing an effective communication system should be an early target
Engaging the family in rehabilitation may enable eventual return home
Despite profound disability, patients don’t necessarily want to die.

testimonial

This is a helpful website! I am recovering from a stroke that I had on May 2 nd 2011. Things are improving a little at a time…except for my patience! It’s nice to be able to read about other people’s experiences and see that I’m not unique! #

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