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Stroke

What is the recovery of a stroke will a stroke sufferer fully recover

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Mental health and wellbeing - 13 Jan 2023

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Stroke

Hi all, I am asking on behalf of my mum, she is 55, had a pulmonary embolism in march 2015, 4 strokes in 2016, she uses a stick, she carnet walk far, it affects her breathing and she gets dizzy, ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 2 Dec 2016

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recently had stroke

Hi I had a stroke in October I was working I was already with ucredit but because my wages for that monthly peried I don't get any money .Oct 27 2017 when stroke happened down left side I have not ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 6 Dec 2017

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Stroke and PIP

Hi, i am a trainee psychologist who is currently carrying out research in the area of What are the lived experiences of stroke survivors claiming PIP?. If you have experienced a stroke and have any ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 1 Sep 2019

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stroke

I got out hospital in leeds on 2015 u was ok until I went to sleep and then found I could not open my hand I rung up last week and was told that I was on the waiting list and that I would be seen ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 13 Apr 2018

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Stroke and memory difficulties

I had a stroke some four years ago which affected the right side of my body. I am still struggling with feelings of low self-worth, which has been heighted since I was forced out of my job on the ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Physical and neurological impairments - 11 Oct 2022

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Stroke. I've had enough

I’ve had a 3rd stroke at the end of December 2021 , I wish it had killed me, I’ve had enough of life

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 1 Aug 2022

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PIP appeal after stroke

My husband had a stroke in 2010 which has left him with no memory. He can ask me the same question several times a minute He cannot go to unfamiliar places on his own. He can just go to the local ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 4 May 2017

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stroke survivors after care

I had a stroke 10 years ago leaving me badly disabled, the only follow up care I received was a couple of weeks physio in the rehab unit, after my discharge I had nothing else other than a couple of ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 6 May 2021

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Stroke: Tips on stretching fingers

I suffered a stroke 24th December 2009, ever since my left hand has been deformed. Maybe somebody could give me some tips for stretching my fingers. Much appreciated. nannyvon

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 29 Dec 2018

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