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» Jill Browne - What to do if you think you are having a stroke?

Megan, I think there is reputable advice out there about what to do right away if you think you are having a stroke - or if someone with you is. Do you have a link for that?

Also, it is common for a person who is having a stroke to be in denial about it? I've heard that in casual conversation & would like to know if it's true.

Thanks for any light you can shed.

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» Megan Drummond - What to do if you think you are having a stroke?

In response to What to do if you think you are having a stroke? posted by jillbrowne:

Hi Jill,

I don't have an answer for ypi right now, as I am still computerless and sing yet another borrowed machine. Just wanted to let yo know that your post isn't being ignored and I'll get that information as soon as I can.

Megan

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» Jill Browne - What to do if you think you are having a stroke?

In response to What to do if you think you are having a stroke? posted by ChickieBoo:

Don't worry Megan - being computerless is a major pain. I hope you get your own machine back where it belongs.

I am not in a hurry for an answer but it will be interesting to know.

If you want to put it into an article instead of this discussion, go right ahead - I know where to look ;-)

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» redback - What to do if you think you are having a stroke?

In response to What to do if you think you are having a stroke? posted by jillbrowne:

I've only just chanced on the article that triggered this discussion. Maybe, like Elvis, you've left the building.

The way I see it, the natures of immediate causes of death are pretty restrictive so I'm not surprised if 'stroke' makes it to the top 3. Heart failure is another one. The primary cause of death needs examination.

"Also, it is common for a person who is having a stroke to be in denial about it?"

Here's a link to a person's testimony:
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?artic...

I suspect confusion is a common symptom so insight, not denial is the issue to ponder. And I have to wonder with your question...which bystander are they denying it too? There is a condition called anasognosia which is loosely, selective insight. This is not about having a stroke but what they make of their surroundings...and relates to brain damage. 'Denial' is a deliberate act.

Apart from increasing awareness per articles like that here...we all really need to ensure our first aid skills remain current. The first few hours are critical.

"Every stroke is different. The symptoms and effects vary according to the type of stroke, the part of the brain affected and the size of the damaged area. For some people the effects are severe, for some mild. Usually the symptoms come on suddenly but they may come on during sleep."
http://www.brainaustralia.org.au/stroke/...

The Brain Foundation's quality Aussie website above answers the question posed in the topic.

-- posted by redback

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