{{'Mum had a stroke 4 days ago. She is 90. AF for 20 years. First time stroke to left brain. Right side is affected but fluctuates in degrees - sometimes can walk and talk other times paralysed, Brother says not to move her as it is causing episodes of paralysis. My thinking is while she is able she can be helped up to walk to toilet (but only if she wants) bro says blood is not getting to her brain and causing damage. So keep her lying down. What is the best treatment in days after a stroke in elderly? Mum is keen to do what she can to reable'}}

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