Comments for The StrokeNet Weblog http://strokenetblog.net Just another blog Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:05:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 Comment on What is a stroke? by lwayswright http://strokenetblog.net/2008/07/03/what-is-a-stroke/#comment-56 lwayswright Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:31:36 +0000 http://strokenet.wordpress.com/?p=52#comment-56 That is interesting stuff! That is interesting stuff!

]]> Comment on Anatomy of a stroke - part 4 by name http://strokenetblog.net/2008/05/25/anatomy-of-a-stroke-part-1-4/#comment-55 name Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:26:44 +0000 http://strokenet.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-55 Hello!, Hello!,

]]> Comment on Hello world! by Jessica http://strokenetblog.net/2008/04/27/hello-world/#comment-53 Jessica Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:04:30 +0000 http://strokenet.wordpress.com/2008/04/27/hello-world/#comment-53 Hello My name is Jessica and I'm 16 years old. My mother had a stroke about 7 months ago. She is 43 and has always had high blood pressure due to bad eating habits and drug abuse. I'm not sure what the name of the stroke was but I know it was a bleed in her brain stem. Since she had the stroke the whole left side of her body has gone numb and now she only feels a tingling sensation. The doctors she's been to confirmed that there was no nerve damage and don't know why this is happening. They've perscribed her different medications but none have yet to work. Her speach, walking and sense of balance have also been affected. I know that all of these symptoms come along with the stroke but the thing that is puzzling me is that it seems like she's getting worse. About a month ago her progress started to slow down and eventually stopped. And now it seems like she's going backwards. None of the doctors that we've been to have an answer. I can't accept her the way she is now. I need an answer to why she's getting worse. Please help. Hello My name is Jessica and I’m 16 years old. My mother had a stroke about 7 months ago. She is 43 and has always had high blood pressure due to bad eating habits and drug abuse. I’m not sure what the name of the stroke was but I know it was a bleed in her brain stem. Since she had the stroke the whole left side of her body has gone numb and now she only feels a tingling sensation. The doctors she’s been to confirmed that there was no nerve damage and don’t know why this is happening. They’ve perscribed her different medications but none have yet to work. Her speach, walking and sense of balance have also been affected. I know that all of these symptoms come along with the stroke but the thing that is puzzling me is that it seems like she’s getting worse. About a month ago her progress started to slow down and eventually stopped. And now it seems like she’s going backwards. None of the doctors that we’ve been to have an answer. I can’t accept her the way she is now. I need an answer to why she’s getting worse. Please help.

]]> Comment on Anatomy of a stroke - part 5 by Ed Reese http://strokenetblog.net/2008/05/26/anatomy-of-a-stroke-part-1-5/#comment-32 Ed Reese Tue, 27 May 2008 19:28:34 +0000 http://strokenet.wordpress.com/?p=44#comment-32 Thank you ! I had my stroke about two years ago. My durring stroke feelings were quite different. My real pains in the bottom were the days and weeks following my stroke. You said that we need to hear positive things after having a stroke. But, there are times it realy bothers me that people think I am doing so well. They have no idea that it takes mental argueing with oneself to move my leg or to sit or to stand up etc.etc. Thank you ! I had my stroke about two years ago. My durring stroke feelings were quite different. My real pains in the bottom were the days and weeks following my stroke. You said that we need to hear positive things after having a stroke. But, there are times it realy bothers me that people think I am doing so well. They have no idea that it takes mental argueing with oneself to move my leg or to sit or to stand up etc.etc.

]]> Comment on Hello world! by Jackie Stratmeyer http://strokenetblog.net/2008/04/27/hello-world/#comment-31 Jackie Stratmeyer Sat, 24 May 2008 16:46:25 +0000 http://strokenet.wordpress.com/2008/04/27/hello-world/#comment-31 Hi Steve, What a great site, so much good information. Yes, I agree with you about educating our young to eat properly and get enough exercise. God doesn't close a door unless He opens a window and He certainly opened a big window for you to share your knowlege and help others. We also have to thank God for computers as an aid in gettting your word out. Keep up the good work!! Jackie Stratmeyer Hi Steve,

What a great site, so much good information. Yes,
I agree with you about educating our young to
eat properly and get enough exercise.

God doesn’t close a door unless He opens a window
and He certainly opened a big window for you to share
your knowlege and help others. We also have to thank God for computers as an aid in gettting your word out.

Keep up the good work!!

Jackie Stratmeyer

]]> Comment on Anatomy of a Stroke - part 2 by jean http://strokenetblog.net/2008/05/21/anatomy-of-a-stroke-part-1-2/#comment-30 jean Sat, 24 May 2008 13:14:31 +0000 http://strokenet.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-30 Even though 14 years have gone by it still seems like yesterday when I heard the news of your stroke. I still don't understand how this could have happened to YOU of all people but I understand your purpose and that is to bring information and support to all who have been effected in some way by stroke. I am proud to be a part of the StrokeNetwork and am humbled by your story! My brother....My Hero! You are a true inspiration! Even though 14 years have gone by it still seems like yesterday when I heard the news of your stroke. I still don’t understand how this could have happened to YOU of all people but I understand your purpose and that is to bring information and support to all who have been effected in some way by stroke. I am proud to be a part of the StrokeNetwork and am humbled by your story! My brother….My Hero! You are a true inspiration!

]]> Comment on About by Debbie Tull Paulsgrove http://strokenetblog.net/about/#comment-29 Debbie Tull Paulsgrove Sat, 24 May 2008 01:39:43 +0000 #comment-29 Hi, Steve! You probably don't remember me, but Missy and I have known each other for years! (I remember you best from high school days--long hair. . . dating Missy! Oh well--I'm old. .. .) My mom goes to Union Chapel, as did I when I was in high school and college. You and Missy have amazed me ever since your stroke. You both are an inspiration to the rest of us! I read your account of the stroke, and it is truly a nightmare. I teach in a middle school, and my classroom is across the hall from the health classroom. I'll probably mention your story to that teacher, and also your advice about teaching kids about stroke in the middle school. I'll see what, if anything, they do teach about it. Unfortunately, another cause of stroke is drug abuse. We've had too much experience with that in our family, as our son (age 24) is a heroin addict. He's a RECOVERING addict, which is wonderful, but heroin addiction is lifelong--we just pray daily that he will continue to fight the addiction. Also, sadly, in our school we're coming face-to-face with drug use. We've had 5 students arrested AT SCHOOL this year for drug transactions and possession--3 dealers and 2 possession. 2 of the 3 dealers were 7th graders! We also had 2 students arrested for armed robbery (not at school), for either drugs or money for drugs. There are several more students I know are drug users from their behavior, and that was confirmed by the guidance counselor. We are surrounded by risky behavior--a good deal of it much more serious than the bad habits of being a couch potato. Perhaps the stroke information might help be a deterrent to the drug idea--it would be worth that, too! Tell Missy hello--and I hope all is well with your family. Debbie Tull Paulsgrove Hi, Steve! You probably don’t remember me, but Missy and I have known each other for years! (I remember you best from high school days–long hair. . . dating Missy! Oh well–I’m old. .. .) My mom goes to Union Chapel, as did I when I was in high school and college. You and Missy have amazed me ever since your stroke. You both are an inspiration to the rest of us! I read your account of the stroke, and it is truly a nightmare. I teach in a middle school, and my classroom is across the hall from the health classroom. I’ll probably mention your story to that teacher, and also your advice about teaching kids about stroke in the middle school. I’ll see what, if anything, they do teach about it. Unfortunately, another cause of stroke is drug abuse. We’ve had too much experience with that in our family, as our son (age 24) is a heroin addict. He’s a RECOVERING addict, which is wonderful, but heroin addiction is lifelong–we just pray daily that he will continue to fight the addiction.

Also, sadly, in our school we’re coming face-to-face with drug use. We’ve had 5 students arrested AT SCHOOL this year for drug transactions and possession–3 dealers and 2 possession. 2 of the 3 dealers were 7th graders! We also had 2 students arrested for armed robbery (not at school), for either drugs or money for drugs. There are several more students I know are drug users from their behavior, and that was confirmed by the guidance counselor. We are surrounded by risky behavior–a good deal of it much more serious than the bad habits of being a couch potato. Perhaps the stroke information might help be a deterrent to the drug idea–it would be worth that, too!

Tell Missy hello–and I hope all is well with your family.

Debbie Tull Paulsgrove

]]> Comment on Anatomy of a stroke - part 1 by lwayswright http://strokenetblog.net/2008/05/20/anatomy-of-a-stroke-part-1/#comment-28 lwayswright Sat, 24 May 2008 01:17:34 +0000 http://strokenet.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-28 My grandma had several strokes before she died in 1990. I watched her during those times and it made me very aware of what I have to do in my own life to try to keep that from happening. I am sorry for what you had to go through and I think your story is a very important one to get out there for people to read. My grandma had several strokes before she died in 1990. I watched her during those times and it made me very aware of what I have to do in my own life to try to keep that from happening. I am sorry for what you had to go through and I think your story is a very important one to get out there for people to read.

]]> Comment on Anatomy of a Stroke - part 2 by Missy http://strokenetblog.net/2008/05/21/anatomy-of-a-stroke-part-1-2/#comment-27 Missy Thu, 22 May 2008 15:22:37 +0000 http://strokenet.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-27 Ewww! Way to graphic even if it is true! Seriously, everyone needs to know to listen to their bodies and if you think something serious is going on, SOMETHING SERIOUS IS GOING ON! So don't wait, get to a doctor! Thank goodness you had the forethought to contact your buds! Ewww! Way to graphic even if it is true! Seriously, everyone needs to know to listen to their bodies and if you think something serious is going on, SOMETHING SERIOUS IS GOING ON! So don’t wait, get to a doctor! Thank goodness you had the forethought to contact your buds!

]]> Comment on Anatomy of a Stroke - part 2 by Joanie Vinkowski http://strokenetblog.net/2008/05/21/anatomy-of-a-stroke-part-1-2/#comment-26 Joanie Vinkowski Thu, 22 May 2008 01:32:47 +0000 http://strokenet.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-26 This is a Great Site, my father-in-law had a stroke and I truly never really understood what happens during and following a stroke. Thanks for this site, it has given me a new found respect for Missy, Tracy and Erin, they are truly God's gift to you. One of many blessings. Keeping all of you in prayer. This is a Great Site, my father-in-law had a stroke and I truly never really understood what happens during and following a stroke. Thanks for this site, it has given me a new found respect for Missy, Tracy and Erin, they are truly God’s gift to you. One of many blessings. Keeping all of you in prayer.

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