It’s been a long time since I’ve updated this blog. I started out like gangbusters as a way to show how to live life after a major heath event like a stroke. But, ball of fire that I was, I petered out but not on purpose. As they say, life got in the way and
Posts Tagged ‘Stroke’
Stroke and Low Testerone
Posted: May 30, 2011 in medical, survivorTags: Andropause, Conditions and Diseases, Erectile dysfunction, Hypogonadism, Neurological Disorders, Oprah Winfrey, Stroke
Oprah on the first nationally televised "Oprah Winfrey Show." - Image via Wikipedia
Sometimes I think I’m about to share too much on this website, but Oprah Winfrey said something on her show finale that really stuck with me. She said that for the past 25 years, she was doing what she was called to do. She also said something that I’ve always believed. Everyone has a calling. (more…)
Mental Challenge
Posted: May 18, 2011 in survivorTags: Brain, CVA, Neurological Disorders, Stroke, Support Groups
A shot of me at the day job.
Don’t Have A Stroke has been neglected as of late. I’ve been going through life changes that can affect me and those around me for a long time to come.
While going through everything, I’ve been made aware that there are those close to me that think that my stroke may have affected me mentally. My first reaction was “B.S.” (more…)
Acting F.A.S.T.
Posted: April 29, 2011 in medicalTags: American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, arms, F.A.S.T., face, speech, Stroke, Thrombolysis, time, Tissue plasminogen activator
My son London
Today is my son London’s 11th birthday and I shutter to think how I might not have been here to help him celebrate. In earlier entries, I’ve stressed the importance of taking care of yourself, which I should have done better. But how do you recognize a stroke when it’s happening? You do it F.A.S.T.
F.A.S.T. is an initialism (most people say acronym) for: (more…)
A Cup of Joe
Posted: April 22, 2011 in medical, survivorTags: Cerebral infarction, Coffee, Stroke, Stroke Awareness Month, United Press International
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With the lifestyle changes that occur after a stroke, I at times lament what I can’t have anymore. Because of the blood thinners, I can’t have vitamin K rich foods, for example. For a man who likes his spinach and broccoli, that can be seen as a problem. Overall, providence is smiling because I’m still here. Sometimes, though, it’s tough to pass the salad bar.
The Cost of a Stroke
Posted: April 19, 2011 in survivorTags: Hospital, Magnetic resonance imaging, Occupational therapist, Physical therapy, Speech and language pathology, Stroke
What are the Warning Signs of a Stroke?
Posted: April 17, 2011 in medicalTags: American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, FAQ, Stroke, Thrombus, Transient Ischemic Attack, Warning sign
I have a couple more questions answered for my FAQs. Researching and finding answers to what happened to me is helping me understand the severity of my life choices. Any one or all of them could have influenced my CVA and a chance in any of them could have prevented it all together. Live healthy and don’t ignore any of the following signs. (more…)
What is a Stroke
Posted: April 14, 2011 in medicalTags: American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, Artery, Conditions and Diseases, FAQ, Health, Neurological Disorders, Neuron, Stroke, symptoms, United States
