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William Searcy

After the stroke....

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.

Posted by William Searcy on January 9, 2010 at 11:49pm — 1 Comment

Will H

Post stroke equipment

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

Posted by Will H on October 15, 2009 at 11:30am

susan barreca

YAY FOR MEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Posted by susan barreca on July 31, 2009 at 5:22pm

susan barreca

faith

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

Posted by susan barreca on July 8, 2009 at 6:11pm — 3 Comments

susan barreca

ssd

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

Posted by susan barreca on July 5, 2009 at 6:25pm — 3 Comments

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Jen

CT Scans 1 Reply

Started by Jen in Members stories. Last reply by Sharon Wagoner Dec. 12, 2009.

Melanie da Silva

Post stroke pain 4 Replies

Started by Melanie da Silva in Members stories. Last reply by Melanie da Silva Oct. 31, 2009.

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Yeah, I am pretty much the same. I don't feel comfortable getting into conversations with 2 or more persons. I never feel like there is enough time to gather my thoughts and then enunciate them clearly. it seems I have to hold my hand up to ask for…
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