# Second stroke **URL:** \ **Category:** Share your story\ **Created:** [20 January 2022 16:17 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090 "2022-01-20T16:17:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![John2773](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@John2773](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/John2773)\ **Post date:** [20 January 2022 16:17 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/1 "2022-01-20T16:17:51Z")
Afternoon everyone, back August 20 i suffered a minor TIA and ignored it, fast forward to October 20 suffered a major stroke bleed on the brain, rushed to hospital, and the I lost my speech which came back after a period of time, but lost all upper body strength. July 21 had my second stroke and again lost speech but this stroke was worse than the first in recovery 8 weeks lots of drooling until speech therapist told me what to do swallow every 2 minutes it worked no more drooling. My hand writing is absolutely terrible, fallen asleep although I don’t feel tired, lost my driving licence that played with my mental health a bit, having to rely on others to get me around when back at work . Still waiting for my class 1 to be returned. I was asked if I wanted to see the shrink refused, in hindsight I should have seen him / her, might have helped me. ---
**Author:** ![Rups](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/rups/32/27794_2.png) [@Rups](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Rups)\ **Post date:** [21 January 2022 01:28 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/3 "2022-01-21T01:28:44Z")
Hello @John2773. Thats a terrible second predicament to be in. Do you need driving as part of your job? I was glad to hand over the responsibility, as I kind of, hated doing it. Have you tried the `'Here for you" service run by the Stroke Association? Please keep in contact, I am sure our good selves can help you along the way. We are always here on the four, please, do not feel inhibited in posting. ---
**Author:** ![John2773](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@John2773](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/John2773)\ **Post date:** [28 January 2022 07:27 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/4 "2022-01-28T07:27:29Z")
Hi Rups, Yes, but at the beginning when i came back to work i was picked up at the station and driven to sites and I just felt useless having to rely on someone else. I now have my bike and car licence group 1 back just would like my class 1 HGV back but i think I have to wait a year, being an independent person having a stroke takes that away from you, and the embarrassment when speaking to people but just have to be strong and keep attacking and digging in deep. ---
**Author:** ![l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/l_platt/32/330_2.png) [@l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/l_platt)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 09:22 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/5 "2022-02-08T09:22:32Z")
Hi everyone. I have just had a second stroke. I can’t believe it after three years!! I am still in shock and don’t know what to expect in the future. Has anyone else had this experience? I need help. Lilian ---
**Author:** ![John2773](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@John2773](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/John2773)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 10:22 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/6 "2022-02-08T10:22:10Z")
Hi Lilian, It does comes as a shock as you think the doctors have got you on the correct medication and you will be fine. I had my first stroke Oct 20 then second In July 21 and I couldn’t believe it. The consultant had me on a heart rate monitor for a week and that discovered I suffered from AF, 26 attacks in one reporting period, might be worth an ask for one and a change of meds. I was on clopidrol now on apixaban and hopefully I am going to be fine, well thats what I was told. ---
**Author:** ![Rups](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/rups/32/27794_2.png) [@Rups](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Rups)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 11:14 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/7 "2022-02-08T11:14:39Z")
@l_platt Hello Lilian, sorry to hear that. Do they know why? I think this is every stroke survivors fear of having a follow-up stroke. ---
**Author:** ![l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/l_platt/32/330_2.png) [@l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/l_platt)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 11:49 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/8 "2022-02-08T11:49:07Z")
Thank you for your help. I will ask about my medication as I too are on clopiderol. I Lilian ---
**Author:** ![l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/l_platt/32/330_2.png) [@l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/l_platt)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 11:56 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/9 "2022-02-08T11:56:21Z")
Hello Rups. Thank you for your reply. It’s early days yet…I don’t know what caused it yet but John suggests it may be my medication and so I will try to find out Lilian ---
**Author:** ![l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/l_platt/32/330_2.png) [@l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/l_platt)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 18:06 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/11 "2022-02-08T18:06:46Z")
Dear Mahoney. Thank you for your reply. I am quite well but concerned about what caused it. John thinks it may be my medication,so I wil ask the consultant when I see them.I am determined that it will not beat me. At present the worst affected areas are walking and talking. I can’t communicate clearly and that is very frustrating! I am trying hard with walking. Thank you for your sympathy and I will keep you posted. Love Lilian ---
**Author:** ![David3](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/david3/32/190_2.png) [@David3](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/David3)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2022 20:18 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/12 "2022-02-08T20:18:45Z")
Hi Lilian, So sorry, thought how good you looked on photo, with hubby. No advice, but thinking of you. All the best David. ---
**Author:** ![l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/l_platt/32/330_2.png) [@l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/l_platt)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2022 13:24 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/14 "2022-02-09T13:24:29Z")
Dear David. Thank you for your lovely message. The photo was taken when I did a sponsored walk for the Stroke Association. It was an effort because I had to walk round the local rugby ground. I am doing quite well. The physio has been to me and I am to receive more visits. How are you today? I hope you are well. Lilian ---
**Author:** ![l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/l_platt/32/330_2.png) [@l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/l_platt)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2022 13:36 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/15 "2022-02-09T13:36:56Z")
Dear Mahoney. Thank you for your message. I am a fighter and it was quite an experience being admitted to hospital, one of one hundred and thirteen patients on trolleys in the corridor! I have visits from the physio for the next few weeks I was confused when I got a text, wrongly, for an mri scan which I have already had last week. It took all morning to sort out! I will keep in touch. Lilian ---
**Author:** ![Rups](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/rups/32/27794_2.png) [@Rups](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Rups)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 00:42 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/17 "2022-02-10T00:42:43Z")
Hello @l_platt (Lilian), was the second stroke a haemorrhage? They do say that Clopiderol has a risk factor of haemorrhage. I recall my consultant saying that, and I thought, ‘Fantastic, so the clot I had, has me now on medication that could potentially lead to a second stroke, but a bleed.’ ---
**Author:** ![David3](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/david3/32/190_2.png) [@David3](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/David3)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 11:55 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/18 "2022-02-10T11:55:05Z")
Hi Lilian, all is well. Thanks David. ---
**Author:** ![l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/l_platt/32/330_2.png) [@l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/l_platt)\ **Post date:** [10 February 2022 14:06 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/second-stroke/28090/19 "2022-02-10T14:06:44Z")
Dear Rups. Thank you for your your comments. I have yet to see my consultant but I am on Clopidogoltrol, I hope I have spelled it right! I will let you know what he says Lilian