My goal in creating this blog is to encourage stroke survivors along with their family and caregivers in their recovery process. We’ve had many successes along the way, but I feel it would not be fair of me to tell you only of the positive things that have happened and not to share all the struggles we’ve [...]
Steve went to an orthopedist on Wednesday for the pain he had in his right shoulder. Several x-rays revealed that the problem was caused by inflammation in a tendon rubbing against the AC joint. The doctor gave him a cortizone injection and it is making a difference. Even though he still has pain, it’s not [...]
Preventing another stroke is a priority in Steve’s treatment. He has many risk factors that we can control and some we can’t. Read more about Risk Factors. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is paramount, which still proves to be a struggle. It’s been averaging around 164/96, and it should be no greater than 120/80. This [...]
Steve is in desperate need of prayer!! He appears to be regressing considerably physically and mentally. 1. He’s had four seizures since December, and each one does some damage to the electrical part of his brain. Last night he started on an anti-seizure Keppra, so I’m monitoring him for any side effects that may be [...]
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