Hello @Debchips - I don’t believe I’ve come across your posts before, or at least I don’t remember them. Nice to meet you 
I don’t have an experience based answer for you as I am not a stroke survivor myself, but I do believe there are some on here who certainly will at least have better understanding or knowledge of what are seeking answers for.
I can see you’ve had a difficult time getting the right sort of help from the medical profession and in fact, I would suggest this might be one of those situations where you could say “Doctors don’t believe me or understand me” and by a coincidence I posted something recently on this subject.
Doctor not listening or dismissing your concerns?
My view is you are entitled to answers and maybe your GP or your stroke consultant if you are still under their care should be asked directly.
I am not sure entirely why they are not listening/understanding/dismissing but perhaps if you sit down, possibly with a member of family or friend and think about how you could phrase the question(s) and then have back-up/follow-up questions you can ask if they try to avoid answering directly.
I will now defer to others who may have better informed suggestions, but I feel you do need answers and you should pursue until you get them.
Wishing you all the best.
Namaste|
