Hi Michael,
I also shared your question on Facebook and there were quite a few answers. Including that there is in fact a specific carotid artery community on Facebook and Shelagh is trying to get a link for you.
Here are all the answers:
Hi Michael. I am writing this on behalf of Roger, my husband who suffered a similar stroke, 4 years ago. For the recovery path there was 2 years of intensive therapy, this included physiotherapy, speech therapy and whatever else it took to help with the neuroplasticity healing process. Roger was paralysed on his entire right side, had to learn to walk and talk again, along with trying to gain movement and some sort of control with his right hand, this is still a problem, with definite weakness and immobility. There were high levels of anxiety, confusion, depression and anxiety. Roger is now post stroke 4 years. He has learnt to adapt and accept, he still has anxiety moments and fatigue is also an issue, high levels of fatigue will affect his thinking and delivery of speech. He has aphasia. Michael this is life changing for you, you will move on and find yourself again, it takes time. It also helps if you have support around you and take what is offered, any help is offered with only the best intentions for you. Let yourself own your feelings and go with the flow, it does help with the frustration levels, we are not all perfect and can make allowances to a point. We wish you well on your recovery journey and please know you can always vent or voice to us, will listen. Cheers for now Roger and Karen.
Keep going Michael. I had my stroke Dec (2017). I have weakness left had and my walking isn’t perfect either. Exercise move the body, use the left side as much as possible. Tell your mind to move forward, it’s mind over matter that’s how I worked through it. I’m back at work, driving and even taking the dogs out on my own.
Also I read a very inspirational book “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolt Taylor true story. She has a (Ted talk) on iTunes. That’s what helped me with my recovery. I’m not back to my pre stroke health but I’m stronger and on my way to a better me. All the best for 2019. – Lorrence
Hi Michael
Two of my members of my stroke group had similar.
There is a FB site fir this specific type of stroke too and will try and find it for you
Tim Freeman can you help?
Even though every stroke is different, we all suffer similar emotional issues and anxiety is way up there on the list. Just keep moving forward, reach out for support and stay positive
Much love
Shelagh
Hi Michael I too have had a right carotid artery dissection in November 2014. I am extremely fortunate in that I only have mild left sided weakness. I do find when walking that I often cannot really feel my left foot, which I believe has to do with the hypersensitivity that I have. I still continue with pool rehab for my balance & walking but in this situation I do have to block out the noise as that unnerves me. Good luck with your ongoing recovery. It can be tiresome, but rest up when you need too. – Sharon
Hey Michael,
I started suffering from bad anxiety after my stroke. Always here to chat – Priya
Hi Michael,
Sorry to hear about your stroke and misdiagnosis.
Living with the aftermath of a stroke is confusing and confronting. I found that self education about what type of stroke I had helpful. I leaned into discomfort rather than trying to push it away. Mindfulness, meditation. Music, clssical was good.
Good on you for reaching out and all the best with your ongoing recovery. šš
Sue
Hi Michael I had a left carotid artery dissection in 2011, so I have Rt sided weakness and no feeling but I can use it. Also I have aphasia worked hard to get it back to speak but spelling and reading are an issues. I'm living my life and enjoying it! Keep working at what you really want! Take care Val
