Question 1

do people sleep more after having a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Sleep and stroke: If the stroke involves the area of brain involved with wakefulness and sleep, excess sleep is possible.

Question 2

no, my question is "is it possible to have a stroke in your sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: A stroke (interruption of the blood flow to a particular part of the brain) can occur at any time. While it is unusual, it can occur during sleep when the brain is supposed to be resting. Generally, your blood pressure declines when you sleep and there is less change in blood flow, so the chances are lower; however, if there is a stroke, oftentimes it will be known right after you wake up.

Question 3

how much sleep is normal a year after having a bleeding stroke?

Accepted Answer

Intracranial hemorrh: After suffering a stroke, whether more common ischemic or less common intracranial hemorrhage, sleep pattern may or may not be affected. As long as you wake up refreshed and don't feel a need to nap during the day, then you're getting enough sleep. And you shouldn't fall asleep inappropriately either.

Question 4

how could you know if you have had a mini stroke in your sleep?

Accepted Answer

TIA: Mini stroke- if you have any symptoms of a speech defect, extremity weakness that lasted a few hours.

Question 5

what are the warnng signs of a small stroke? my wife is making statements that make no sense and urinated during sleep  shes 50 shes 50 years old and has had seizuers in the past two years.  normally alert and sharp, she is currently slow and appears drug

Accepted Answer

There : There is a popular acronym for determining warning signs of stroke: fast
f is for face: facial droop or crooked smile. A is for arms: inability to move arms or one arm being stronger than the other. S is for speech: can your loved one repeat a simple sentence or is their speech slurred? And t is for time: if you see any of thse signs call 911 as soon as possible.
If your wife is confused and not making any sense, this is of high concern and needs to be taken to the emergency room. If you suspect stroke, call 911 for timely treatment. Time is brain.

Question 6

post a hemmoragic stroke why does drive suggest ventilator due to patient in deep sleep?

Accepted Answer

Protect airway: deep sleep or comatosed? The patient needs ventilator to protect airway. The brain is not able to regulate breathing well after such a catastrophic event.

Question 7

my dad is a vietnam vet. he drinks coolers lite every weekend.every night he chokes an gasps in sleep an yells.should he see a doctor? is it a stroke?

Accepted Answer

YES!!: He may have sleep apnea, severe reflux or CHF. Pts that cough ,wheeze, or wake up frequently is a serious problem. Sleep apnea, a life threatening problem -pts get hypoxemic at night (low oxygen),severe GERD can cause pts to aspirate  stomach acid ,and "cardiac asthma" is when pts wheeze( especially at night) as a result of lying flat associated with CHF. Other issues could contribute see a doctor

Question 8

i had a large ischenic stroke 2years ago i can't dream or feel awake during day is ambien (zolpidem) safe to take?on it i get to sleep but feel unrefreshed the ne

Accepted Answer

See your Neurologist: It sounds like you may need a sleep study & further evaluation.  For instance if you have sleep apnea, you may be at risk for further cerebral vascular problems. Ambien (zolpidem) is probably safe but may be masking some other problem.

Question 9

my stroke patient is left paralyzed. whatis the proper way to monitor and check her bp? if she is in deep sleep can i check her bp?thanks

Accepted Answer

Standard way of: Checking BP is fine.

Question 10

i had a stroke about 10 months ago the doctors don't know what caused the stroke and i have trouble sleeping is there anything i can do or take tohelp?

Accepted Answer

See below: Stroke in young is of concern.
You might benefit form seeing a stroke or vascular neurologist locally or at the university setting. Sleep problem might be addressed at the same time, during the evaluation of the cause of the stroke.

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How much sleep is normal a year after having a bleeding stroke?

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How could you know if you have had a mini stroke in your sleep?

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What are the warnng signs of a small stroke? my wife is making statements that make no sense and urinated during sleep shes 50 shes 50 years old and has had seizuers in the past two years. normally alert and sharp, she is currently slow and appears drug

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Post a hemmoragic stroke why does drive suggest ventilator due to patient in deep sleep?

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My dad is a vietnam vet. he drinks coolers lite every weekend.every night he chokes an gasps in sleep an yells.should he see a doctor? is it a stroke?

A member asked:

I had a large ischenic stroke 2years ago i can't dream or feel awake during day is ambien (zolpidem) safe to take?on it i get to sleep but feel unrefreshed the ne

A member asked:

My stroke patient is left paralyzed. whatis the proper way to monitor and check her bp? if she is in deep sleep can i check her bp?thanks

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I had a stroke about 10 months ago the doctors don't know what caused the stroke and i have trouble sleeping is there anything i can do or take tohelp?

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