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Nice to meet you, Ray. I had my stroke 10-9-09. Hemiparesis on right side. I am relearning how to walk using an experimental e-stim device. I can't use my right arm or hand at all, but they have loosened up with exercise. Your persistence is inspiring--there is hope, so keep on truckin'! Henry
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Hi: I'm sorry you're in pain; hopefully the docs will find something that works for you. It's important to start therapy as soon as you feel up to it. We have to accept the challenge of living with stroke deficits, and not look back but forge ahead! I'm rooting for you! Your friend, Henry
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Hi Connie: Don't feel guilty about having a stroke. Your family will support you--they just need time to absorb the shock. You need to concentrate on YOU right now. The fact that you were walking after a month in rehab is encouraging! Look into therapy at home. In time you will be able to help others from a professional's perspective. Just take it one day at a time. All the best to...
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Hi Christine: You were lucky with your stroke; keep up the good work. There's a lot of hope for us "strokies". A lot of folks are working on therapeutic options for us. I'm 20 months post-stroke, and my deficits are a lot like yours. I work hard at the therapy in the trial I'm in, and keep a positive attitude. All the best, Henry
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Hi Don: Nice meeting you on newbie chat yesterday. Your diagnosis of dysgeusia post-stroke was very interesting. It could come from dry mouth, which I have also. The coughing could result from dry throat and dry airway, which I have, and which can affect my swallowing, resulting in choking and coughing. I'm just guessing, and your symptoms could be quite different. All the best in your re...