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Ted went for his echocardiagram Friday. It revealed that he
has had a stroke. They immediately checked him for clots and he didn't have any. We are both unaware of when or how it happened but suspect it happened at night and since he
takes aspirin at night, this probably saved him. It accounts for the neuropathy and he needs to exercise to strengthen his legs and arms. Of course he is depressed
because he thinks he will never feel better, but of course
it takes time.

I am relieved to at least know why he has lost some of his coordination and I know it can be recovered. We were so lucky that there is not more damage.

posted on July 20, 2010 7:21 AM ()

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I am helping as best I can. We are getting out of the house more. At first, he thought he would never be better but now knows he can regain the
strength that he lost.

comment by elderjane on July 22, 2010 6:50 AM ()

I'm sure you will be supportive and helpful in Ted's mental recovery.

comment by solitaire on July 21, 2010 10:54 AM ()

Yes, the confusion was not severe. Evidently the blood pooled on one side
of his heart instead of going to the brain.

reply by elderjane on July 22, 2010 6:48 AM ()

What a close call. But now he can get better. Work on his mood. He needs to be hopeful.

comment by tealstar on July 20, 2010 8:21 PM ()

It is terribly depressing to lose strength but I am insisting that we get
out more. I think that will help.

reply by elderjane on July 22, 2010 6:54 AM ()

What a relief to find out after all those tests. There is that thing where people get mad that their health problem can't be solved with surgery and/or a pill: it's so boring to find out it is up to them to exercise in order to recover. I've had that feeling myself.

comment by troutbend on July 20, 2010 2:13 PM ()

It is hard for Ted and until he googled post stroke treatment, he thought
that he would never get better. It just takes time.

reply by elderjane on July 22, 2010 6:56 AM ()

comment by anacoana on July 20, 2010 11:29 AM ()

reply by elderjane on July 22, 2010 6:57 AM ()

Finally!!! Wow... I am glad there was a diagnosis and I am glad that it can be worked on...

comment by kristilyn3 on July 20, 2010 10:35 AM ()

Yes. He says he won't take blood thinners but perhaps he will change his mind.

reply by elderjane on July 22, 2010 6:58 AM ()

He can always get some physical therapy to help him regain his strength in his arms and legs. Thank goodness it was not worse. He should be able to recover fully.

comment by redimpala on July 20, 2010 10:16 AM ()

Since he has finally discovered his problem, He is more at ease because he
knows that he has to exercise.

reply by elderjane on July 22, 2010 6:59 AM ()

So glad to know you finally know what is going on with Ted.I understand why this depresses and frightens him, but his prognosis is good since it did not do more damage and he can recover with the exercise. My girlfriend's mother lived to be 104- and she had a stroke in her late 80's or early 90's.

comment by dragonflyby on July 20, 2010 8:17 AM ()

Yes. Evidently Ted had more than a T.I.A. but less than most since the worst thing is a loss of strength particularly on the left side.

reply by elderjane on July 22, 2010 7:01 AM ()

Jerri that is good news on there isn't and damages there with the blood clot.He will feel better.Tell him to think positive and relax.Yes,aspirin did help there.
Tell Ted we will be thinking of him.So that he is able to make that cruise again.Good luck with the therapy.He will be fine.How is his speech?

comment by fredo on July 20, 2010 8:03 AM ()

Fortunately his speech was not affected. Just the motor skills and the fine motor skills especially. We can't seem to predict where life will take us, can we?

reply by elderjane on July 22, 2010 7:03 AM ()

comment by jondude on July 20, 2010 7:41 AM ()

Hobbie would be good therapy right about now.

reply by elderjane on July 22, 2010 7:04 AM ()

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