I had my stroke on 09/14/09. My left side was affected. I was wondering if anyone else out there has any of the problems I am having. In addition to dealing with having to relearn how to use my left arm and leg again, I'm dealing with a lot of confusion in groups of people. If I am talking one on one with somebody, everything is fine, but when two or more are added to the conversation I don't follow. I understand the language, but my response time comes to a standstill, and I just shut down.

Hello, I am a designer from London and am currently examining how design can provide solutions that humanise the difficulties associated with strokes, looking at the practicalities of post stroke equipment, and more importantly how it makes the user feel! I believe that with alot of current equipment is designed purely with physical and practical functionality in mind, neglecting how the user would respond emotionally when using it. If there are any particular aspects of post stoke life or exist… Continue

nj BETTER WATCH OUT, I'M BACK ON THE RD.....

i w as born and raised catholic made all my sacraments as did my children i'm all my children had, they lost their dad 10 yrs ago. i had to borrow money from my 19yr old son who just finished his first yr of college @kent state u in ohio. i just moved back to nj where i was born and raised.... i feel like i abanded him i also have 2 girls 13 and 16 i see my depression rubbing off on them now. i know my son needs to be a man i cry over himnot being here every day. my faith is gone i dont understa… Continue

how long did it take everyone to get their disability benefits. i'm going on 1 yr post stroke and havent received anything. i;m not even going to the dr anymore havent had my coumadin levels checked in months