Question 1

are there any effective exercises to aid in stroke recovery regarding articulation and recovering memory of appropriate words to use?

Accepted Answer

Speech Therapist: The best course of treatment in this case is a good speech therapist; he/she can lead the individual down the road to recovery; which depends upon the severity of the stroke.

Question 2

in stroke recovery what do leg braces do?

Accepted Answer

Leg braces have seve: Leg braces help compensate for weakness that could be related to the stroke. Although the prescription and determination of need and specifics for bracing is best accomplished by a knowledgeable physician in conjunction with a physical therapist and an orthotist(someone who makes braces), bracing could help with walking. If there is foot drop better clearance of the foot is accomplished.

Question 3

would medical marijuana help my stroke recovery?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: I have not read the actual studies that suggest it might aid in recovery. See:  http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/12/03/cannabis-may-help-stroke-recovery_n_4376100.html

Question 4

what can i do to improve this feeling of stiffness, after stroke recovery?  i've already had months of rehab, but i'm so frustrated.

Accepted Answer

Post-stroke: stiffness.  Please consider taking some training in qigong.  See www.nqa.org to find a teacher.  Tai chi may be an alternative but qigong would be better.  Get some massage if you can.  See abmp.com for referrals.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

my father has stroke on november 2020 so it has been 5 months since recovery. but last 2 weeks, he has shortness of breath on and off everyday. may i know what this is? is it a post-stroke recovery symptom?

Accepted Answer

: Your father should see a doctor ASAP. Shortness of breath can be due to serious, even life-threatening conditions, including but not limited to congestive heart failure, bronchospasm, pulmonary embolism, deconditioning, etc. A doctor will be able to diagnose and treat the problem. You can go to an ER if he can’t be seen by his doctor right away. Best of luck to both of you!

Question 6

should i go to my primary care, neurologist or seek a pain specialist to deal with scatia pain? in stroke recovery and on 60 mg of baclofen daily.

Accepted Answer

First clarify the Dx: So if you can because by a variety of medical conditions. It would be wise to see your primary physician and then depending on what the outcome of that evaluation and then a neurologist. The pain physician may not be in the diagnostic room on this

Question 7

after brain stroke recovery in hospital suddenly ammonia 99, encephalopathy, unconcious,breathing on own, feeding thrgh tube, 3 days now , not conciou?

Accepted Answer

Encephalopathy: The stroke, may be more extensive than initially seen. Brain swelling which compresses on the brain stem may result in the inability to breath, swallow on his own. Once the other body systems begins to fail such as the lovey and kidneys then you can see poor excretion of metabolic by products as Ammonia build up.

Question 8

is there anything i can take to deal with a stomach virus/diaherra with high blood pressure. i'm in stroke recovery.

Accepted Answer

Drink fluids: If this is diarrhea due to a virus, then the best thing to do is to keep hydrated and let the body fight off the viral infection.   If you want you can take immodium (loperamide) for the diarrhea.  If this does not get better I would advise you go see your regular doctor.

Question 9

can people overdose on melatonin?

Accepted Answer

Question : Your question is best addressed by developing a relationship with a primary care doctor. Your question raises other questions

Question 10

can i take loratadin and melatonin together?

Accepted Answer

You should have no: Problems taking these two compounds together.

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What can i do to improve this feeling of stiffness, after stroke recovery? i've already had months of rehab, but i'm so frustrated.

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My father has stroke on november 2020 so it has been 5 months since recovery. but last 2 weeks, he has shortness of breath on and off everyday. may i know what this is? is it a post-stroke recovery symptom?

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Should i go to my primary care, neurologist or seek a pain specialist to deal with scatia pain? in stroke recovery and on 60 mg of baclofen daily.

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After brain stroke recovery in hospital suddenly ammonia 99, encephalopathy, unconcious,breathing on own, feeding thrgh tube, 3 days now , not conciou?

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Is there anything i can take to deal with a stomach virus/diaherra with high blood pressure. i'm in stroke recovery.

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Can i take loratadin and melatonin together?

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