Husband has had haemorrhagic stroke

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Almost 2 months ago so have not been around. Caused by high blood pressure which he has had for years.

He was very poorly indeed and over half of people who suffer this type of stroke die within two weeks. He is very low now and still in hospital and we are expecting a home visit by physio to see what we need.

It has affected his right side which sadly is his dominant side so he has to get used to using his left hand. His speech is getting better but still very mumbled.

I feel so sorry for him but am trying to be positive. He just wants to come home but it’s going to be a long haul.

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Hope when he gets home things will look up , if he’s given any exercises to do at home , he may not want to do them, but encourage him to …

also take time out for yourself , you will have extra to do .

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Sorry to hear this Rose.

Someone I know from the gym had a stroke last year, he was competing in BJJ (Brazilian jiu-jitsu) and had it on his way home after winning his fight. He’s doing a lot better than he was and has even started training again. I hope your husband gets well soon too.

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So sorry to hear your husband has had a stroke, Rose. Hopefully when he comes home he will gradually get stronger over the weeks ahead.

Best wishes to you both. x

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I am so sorry to read about your husband’s stroke and hope you are holding up well. I know you must be under a good deal of stress with the physical and mental demands.

I have seen incredible improvements made with physical therapy and hope it offers him some relief.

Take care.

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Oh my Lord it must of been such a shock for you all. Physiotheraphy can work wonders as can time. Remember too look after yourself too.

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I’m so sorry to read this Rose. Four people in my life have passed from the same in the last 3 years. 2 died on the same day, 2 within 2 weeks. He is lucky to have survived so long and this is a great sign for his longer term recovery. So hard for you though, this creates so many changes and it must feel overwhelming. Hugs.