My mum is doing really well the second day she was recognising family faces and every day since then she has made progress mums left arm hasent moved but her left leg moves slightly but the consultant said it’s a reflex but I think positive always
My mum also has copd and a slight chest infection which is getting better coughing up lots phelm but my mum has lived with copd for a few years and she’s a smoker
We are now on the 8th day of my mums stroke she is still tube fed as during the Christmas period have seen SALT (speech and language) once really need to get this going as she really wants a cup of Tea.mums tongue is so sore bless they have just started to put a thrush medication on it hopefully it will get better as it’s a bit swollen
she is so aware of things around her telling my brother to water the plants and is the house tidy
There is still DNA on her file
Thankyou for you information
You may find she has lost her addiction to tobacco when she leaves hospital. I spent 3 weeks in a coma when I couldn’t smoke and found I didn’t want to.
@Mandy68 good to hear that your mum is making positive progress. It is very very early days in recovery terms yet but sounds like she ia someone who will work hard at recovery.
Even if her leg movement is a reflex it is still positive and will hopefully be the start of her being able to move it herself.
If your mum is up to it you could try some simple arm and leg exercises with her. Look some up on youtube. Even if she can’t do much now you movjng her arm and leg gently for her will hopefully help her brain recognise that they are still there. Please check with a physio first though as you don’t want to do something that might cause her pain or discomfort.
Hello Mandy - excellent advice from Anne and Janet.
All the things in your update are “as we would expect” as recovery can and does take time but everything is positive and there is no reason why things should not continue down this path.
It is excellent news and hopefully you feel better now.
Wrt the DNR – you can ask to have it removed. It is important that this is your (your Mum’s choice) and not the doctors. From what you say, your Mum is aware of what is going on around her and if she is able to make her own decisions, maybe you should ask her if she wants a DNR on her file.
I repeat, it is her choice.
I remember having a chat with my neighbour whilst she was being treated with cancer. Initially, she was happy not having a DNR and she was feeling fine. After some time and after things got really bad for her and after she was told that the end was near, she had a think and then decided that now it was time to have a DNR and so she requested this be added. But it was her choice.
Hi my courageous mum passed away early hours on the Friday 16 January she fought so hard but the pressure on my mums brain was pushing over the the left side (good side) and the prognosis was not good .Thankyou everyone that took the time out to leave me supporting messages
Thankyou
Riep Lesley Ann Mcguigan my beautiful mum
you will be sorely missed
I’m so sorry. May your Mum rest in peace and everything she meant to you go on enriching your life.
It’s all too similar to my own poor Mum (left-sided brain haemorrhage, pulmonary embolism a week later) who is still hanging on but I haven’t got it together to post properly about it. So much solidarity with you and yours.
Hello @Amanirenas - This is to welcome you to this forum and to let you know we are here to offer you any support you may require as you deal with your Mum’s current situation.
Stay strong, let your Mum know you are there for her and keep faith.
@Amanirenas Hi & welcome to the community. Sorry to hear about the situation you find yourself in with your mum. If you need and advice or support then ask away and someone will be along to offer their experiences. Stay strong as you deal with all you’re currently facing. Sending my very best wishes and positive thoughts to you and your mum.
