Ive had some seriously bad news...

and seeing as i see most of yoiu guys on here esp the soho lot as an extended family im turning to guys for support/help keep my chin up.

My mums in oxford hospital tonight having suffered a mini stroke, i didnt know anything about it until i got home after work tonight as they didnt want to worry me and have me rushing home on the bike and having an accident.

She doesnt/hasnt ever smoked, v rarely drinks and is fit and in her earlier 40's, my dads staying at the hospital with her tonight and ive opted to stay at home with the pets instead of staying at a relatives.

Ive spoke to her on the phone and shes upbeat and cheerful, just wants a cuppa! shes started the get some feeling back in her side (her arm and leg went dead/numb), hospital have said the bleeding in the brains stopped and they wont have to operate so its not totally bad but still a v huge shock.

Going to see her tomorrow and will update then, soz for a rather strange post.

Oh, jeez Paws.

You've spoken to her and she's on the right planet so the brain's OK, the physical stuff usually comes back after the shock wears off.

Chin up and think positive! Let us know how she's doing tomorrow.

Colin.

[dizzyblonde]

sorry to hear that paws, strokes are odd things, and hopefully your mummy will have a complete recovery, big hug Darl. XX

[Jayneflakes]

Sorry to hear your news.

My thoughts are with you and your family, even though I have never met you.
I wish her well soon, don't worry, she is in the best place and your visit tomorrow will be just the treat for her.

Chin up Sweetie.
xXx

Sorry to hear this Paws.

Your mum can make a full recovery from this. A mini-stroke is sometimes called a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), it's when a clot of blood temporarily blocks blood flow to the brain, not usually for long enough to cause permanent damage.

The symptoms are pretty much the same as those for a full on stroke, but the recovery is near 100% in most cases. Your mum will lose the use and feeling in one side, but it will most likely come back soon as the brain finds new neural paths to make everything function as before.

I'm speaking from experience here, I suffered one myself 3 years ago on Monday, aged 42.

Just be patient and offer to do things like holding cans bottles etc until her arm is working again. I needed a lot of rest and help with walking at first, but within a week my speech didn't sound like I was ****ed, my face wasn't drooped and I could walk without holding onto the wall.

Good luck, and just remember that it quite probably won't leave any lasting damage, but she may lose some sensation and feeling in the side affected, that's what happened with me.

If she needs any advice or help on how to cope with the recovery then I'll be happy to give it.

The John Radcliffe is a good hospital, so she's in good hands.

cheers guys,
i made her laugh as i said shes tryiong to out do me and me my little cousin in the vists to hospital for major accidents/incidents (year ago today my little cousin was rushed to hospital by my dad after near enough cutting top of her finger off by trapping it in a fold up chair-dont ask!) and the me in Sept with my bike accident!
I know im still in shock as im doing everything in auto-pilot mode-think it helps that ive got you guys to "talk" to and 2 very hungry cats, a dog and a house bunny to be feeding and walking etc.

Aw Paws. Wishing her a speedy recovery

sorry to hear tis, my mother had a stroke, and fully recovered.

i dont know if its ok to post this, but ejohn posted it on WRC .........

STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R.
My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. (they offered to call ambulance)

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.)
She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.

Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this...

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Remember the "3" steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S * Ask the individual to SMILE .
T * = TALK. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (eg "It is sunny out today").
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS .

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 999 immediately!! and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

NOTE : Another 'sign' of a stroke is
1. Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue.
2. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

A prominent cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

….and it could be your own…..

Originally Posted by Paws

I know im still in shock as im doing everything in auto-pilot mode-think it helps that ive got you guys to "talk" to and 2 very hungry cats, a dog and a house bunny to be feeding and walking etc.

So sorry to hear this Paws but I know people who have had strokes and they've made a full recovery. Tis times like these when you realise how important your animals are, they're a good distraction, keep you busy anyway

She has you around to keep an eye on things, that's the main thing