My mum had a stroke earlier today; she is abroad so I don't know all the details, just what I've been told through various conversations with my siblings.
The details are:
She got very dizzy and fell over, was unable to talk or move. She was taken to hospital and arrived within thirty mins. The drs said the prognosis was bad, the stroke was severe and she had less than a twenty percent chance of regaining any speech or movement.
They gave her anti-clotting meds within an hour of the stroke happening and within another two hours, she was moving around, talking etc. I spoke to her on the phone and apart from sounding tired, she was fine - very aware of everything, great short term and long term memory, no slurring etc.
They are now referring to the stroke as a TIA because the symptoms improved so quickly.
Apart from being amazed at how fabulous the drs are, I am at a bit of a loss as to what happens next (can't ask the drs directly as it is the middle of the night with them now).
Can anyone help with some info?
I am assuming it is a very good sign that mum has responded so well and so quickly to the drugs, is that right?
Can someone experience a regression in their recovery? Or will she stay as alert / articulate as she is?
How long do you have to wait to fly after something like this?
Is there anything we should be doing, other than contacting the insurance company?
Thanks very much,
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Feathersandbows · 18/11/2012 17:36
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