My stroke started before the bank holiday Monday the Thursday to be exact I woke to a num left arm and hand that was barely functioning it was early in the morning and I was trying to get ready for work I called 999 and found I could just about made myself understandable but I did and an ambulance did arrive did some tests and asked if I suffered from migraines I said yes and was recommended to see my GP as it was quicker than going to the hospital
I did get to see myGP that day and he after more test came to the conclusion that it was just a migraine and to come back in a few weeks
my hand eased up and went to work on the Friday and was ok over the weekend but on the Monday my arm was worst and I called 111 and they sent an ambulance I was taken to A andE and had a mir scan and was found to have had a stroke I was admitted and was well looked after to there surprise I got movement back in my hand my legs weren’t affected so I was walking ok I stayed in hospital for three days then released to great care by my stroke physio nurses to get me back to 85 per cent of my hand back to functionality I have now after 5 weeks back to work part-time getting lifts from my colleagues my next thing to get back to is driving just waiting for the DVLA
this is my story so far and I am still doing my exercises
I know I am very lucky
Thank you I will persevere with the DVLA until i get an answer
Hi and welcome to this community, sadly your experience is not unusual. Glad to hear you are recovering well. We are a merry band of stroke survivors and their carers and families. There’s always someone here to offer advice and information, so jump on and ask away.
Good luck with the DVLA and keep up with your exercises. Looking forward to hearing from you as your road to recovery continues.
Regards Sue
Aye Keith,
You were indeed lucky ; my arm dropped like a brick, and my leg gave way a few seconds later. A few seconds more, and I realized I was having a stroke , asked my wife to run a tell the neighbours, then a few more seconds after that I lost my speech.
But, I’m glad you were lucky; the 2 years and 2 months since my stroke have been unbelievably hard; I would not wish it on anyone.
Good luck, Roland
@keith64 Hi & welcome to the community. Sorry to hear of your stroke but sounds like you are doing well so far.
Going back to work is a fantastic achievement so early on. Just watch the neuro fatigue doesn’t catch up with you.
Best of luck with your continued recovery & look forward to hearing how you get on.
Best wishes
Ann
Hi @keith64
Welcome to the community, I’m sorry to hear about your stroke.
Sounds like your recovery is going well. Well done on getting back to work and best of luck with getting back to driving, do keep us updated on how it goes.
If you need anything whilst you’re using the Online Community please don’t hesitate to tag me using my username and the @ symbol.
Anna