StrokeSurvivorBlog

Stroke depression plagues many stroke survivors, because they bemoan the loss of their abilities and the person they were before the brain attack changed their lives forever. We’ll be celebrating our second Christmas since Steve’s stroke, and we’re so glad he is with us and improving in his stroke recovery. But he has difficulty in [...]

Medical costs associated with a stroke and stroke recovery may be daunting, but there is financial help available for caregivers of stroke survivors. We had financial help available to us because even though Steve was too young to be eligible for Medicare when he had his stroke, he was receiving Medicare Disability for the last [...]

Someone recently asked me, “Where can you find comfortable stretch waist pants to help a stroke survivor become independent?” Nice looking comfortable pants like these are hard to find in local stores, but I found a source online that has many different styles of stretch waist pants to choose from in a variety of fabrics, [...]

One year ago today Steve had a major seizure which set him back about 7 months in his stroke recovery. But since he started a very successful natural anti seizure treatment last March, he hasn’t had any more seizures. I just can’t tell you enough how pleased I am with this natural anti-seizure remedy that [...]

Spasticity in Steve’s big toe on his left foot was caused by the stroke, and has resulted in much pain. But, surprisingly, the spasticity has been greatly reduced by the non-invasive ECP/ EECP treatments he is undergoing (see Video). The toe was so spastic and painful that he wanted to cut his leg off. Then [...]