It was 9.5 years after my strokes (2 x 3 months apart) I developed aphasia. I first noticed reluctance to find words,when I was speaking and it has got progressively worse. Now I find if I want say something, I have to write it down. Mercifully this option is still open to me. I am 83years old and I get dizzy all the time unless I’m sitting down. I’m desperate to sort this out particularly my mobility. The talking I can manage.
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The Evidence for Molecular Hydrogen and the Brain
The interest in molecular hydrogen (H₂) for brain health is built on a foundation of strong scientific principles and some promising clinical results.
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How It Works: H₂ is believed to work primarily as a selective antioxidant. It’s a tiny molecule that can easily cross the blood-brain barrier to neutralize some of the most harmful free radicals (like hydroxyl radicals) that cause cellular damage. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic (anti-cell death) properties. Research has shown it can reduce oxidative stress, a key factor in many neurological conditions.
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Promising Results in Stroke: For acute ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a clot), the research is quite promising. In a 2017 randomized controlled trial, patients who inhaled hydrogen gas showed more rapid and complete recovery, as well as improved overall functional outcomes and independence. More recent studies continue to explore its potential, with one 2025 case report noting significant neurological recovery in a patient using hydrogen-rhodiola therapy.
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Key Safety Finding: A consistent theme across the research is that no major adverse effects have been reported in clinical studies involving hydrogen therapy. This makes it an intriguing candidate for further investigation.
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The second stroke I had was in my cerrabellum So I doubt if this is relevant. However I would like to be wrong.
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It is very relevant, the cerebellum plays a key role in balance and coordination. I have moments of giddiness and visual-spatial disorientation because of vestibular and oculomotor issues related to four strokes in the cerebellum. Rehabilitation may take the form of vision training and balance exercises, Tai Chi and the like. Do you have acquired nystagmus, blurred and double-vision as well? There are apps that can be used for vision training, I have reviewed a good one here, if you are not an app kind of chap, exercises like pencil push ups, clock rotations, and saccade tracking can help. The biggest issue I have found with rehabilitation is constant changing visual noise, which means that the brain is constantly reviewing its place within space.
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Is it possible that some of this is related to getting older rather than purely stroke? Have you been checked over recently by a GP to see if something is going on that is causing the dizziness rather than it being purely stroke related. It might be that they can provide a fix for you.
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Totally agree this could be better sorted with a visit to the Dr. We don’t have any drs on this site to my knowledge. But we do have some people for some reason who think because they read stuff and believe the stuff they read they for some reason are now a medical expert. This needs to stop.
I believe every stroke is different and it affects us all differently. So yes my Dr may not fully understand what my issues are. But I trust him more than our non medical staff on here who give out Ive tried this and that because I’ve read it’s good for you. I wonder how many have tried and it’s made things worse. Or maybe caused another stroke.
Certain people on here who think they know best need to stop and think it’s not all about me and think before they put on. Some people just need you to listen. Yes reply. But remember. You are no expert. And unless you become one. Keep your thoughts to yourself.
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I think most people respond to give advice or share their experience of what they have learned rather than medical advice. I can say one thing though, although I am not a doctor, I can say for certain that cerebellar stroke causes visual-spatial and vestibular problems because I have lived experience of it with four strokes to my cerebellum, but also have spent five years engaging with others who also have had cerebellar strokes. Someone’s dizziness may not necessarily be caused by a cerebellar stroke but if you have had a cerebellar stroke, there’s a good chance you will experience this sensation. I have lived in a giddy world for almost six years now, and will impart any advice or knowledge I have gained from my own condition to help others.
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