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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

sad sally

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9. Thanks - the mri tech said just about the same thing (helps to hear advice from fully-working

Reply to hedgehog (Reply #8)

Wed Nov 7, 2012, 06:35 PM

Nov 2012

brains - mine isn't always firing right).

As for a cane - made me a walking stick, but it kinda' scares the dog and is hard to pick up her poopies, hold the leash and stick, too. oh, poor me! I believe i'll invest in a nicer looking one - just need to convince myself it's worth the cost (and may keep me from falling on my ass or elbow )

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Has anyone ever had stroke symptoms (hard to understand speech, tipsy balance, illegible [View all] sad sally Nov 2012 OP

my mother in law has/had those symptoms NMDemDist2 Nov 2012 #1

If your feeling that way call 911 you need immediate Emergency care. NOW Historic NY Nov 2012 #2

Yes. You can recover brain function after a stroke. Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #3

You need to get evaluated properly. There is a lot things that can be done. If you can go to mayo still_one Nov 2012 #4

Is there a teaching hospital close to you? bayareaboy Nov 2012 #5

That's called a mini stroke Warpy Nov 2012 #6

I have been to a doctor, well, he had his ARNP see me - she's good but very busy. sad sally Nov 2012 #7

A physical therapist and/or an occupational therapist can make a huge hedgehog Nov 2012 #8

Thanks - the mri tech said just about the same thing (helps to hear advice from fully-working sad sally Nov 2012 #9