I am a stroke survivor for the last 10 years, I was a soldier and fighter, but didn't know there are 7 stages of Strokes, this article has given me hope and motivation that I can recover from it at the age of 70, life is so beautiful and I want to enjoy more till my last breath.
Yes, I’m 12 years post stroke and my quality of life has hit a Lowe, I was very active prior to the stroke but now not so much I suffer from chronic fatigue
Im currently in my moms hospital room, 3 days after her stroke that ruptured, thank you all for great testimonials, guves me hope. Shes come a long way, just 2 daya ago, i thought she was basically gone, now i see the fight in her eyes. Good luck my peoples ❤
@@prtconstruction4797 Now that its been a few months, some improvement, not as fast as I hoped, but at least there's something. I pray and wish the best for you
I had a serious stroke in spring 2021. Completely flaccid on my left side. In 2023, I’m probably stage 4 or 5 on my leg and arm and a 3 in my shoulder and hand. The shoulder and hand is very frustrating. Do not give up. NEVER SETTLE. Keep fighting for every fraction of a percent of gain. Plateaus come and go, back sliding happens. It’s all part of the journey now. I may never be what I was, but I’m always making small gains. I fight every day for a little more and I’m grateful for what I have.
Great video! I had 4 strokes in October and November 2023. I've gone from not being able to walk, talk, swallow, to now working out 4 days/week/2 hrs/day. I put small goals, building on those to get where I am in 8 months. I walk very slowly with a cane and my speech, although much better, is still greatly affected. Recovery is a process and a mindset.
I had a stroke when i was 4 years old and it has effected my right side ive come a very long way i am 28 years old now and i have my own place and a paying job i do some times strugle a bit but i do my best to get by 🙂
I am 44 years old and I had a pontine hemorrhagic stroke I just wanted to say thank you for all this information into all the other stroke patients we can do this. Have faith in yourself have faith in God and don't give up on yourself
Hi,I'm 55,was 23 when I had a severe stroke,still keep doing stretches as I can ,life has me looking after my parents both over 80...Grace keeps me Going...thx I follow .. videos many times...thank you Ingrid Maree South Africa Somerset West
Hi Elyse, as always, thanks for your insights. In December it will be 3 years since I had a stroke. I've struggled physically and mentally with my recovery, but finding your channel has given me the greatest hope. From the time I found your video on neurofatigue and how to manage the effects it has made a difference, and gave me hope to continue. Consequently, this current explanation of the recovery is making so much sense. I am beginning to truly believe recovery is possible, but it will take more time than expected. Keep up the good work.
@baguaengland, Thank you so much for sharing a bit about your journey! I'm so glad my videos have been helpful. I firmly believe that hope is key ingredient in recovery. But you're exactly right, that recovery usually takes more time than expected. Hope you're well😊
Thanks so much for this video. I've read whatever I could find about Brunnstrom's 7 stages of recovery, but your video is the best explanation I've come across. I'm 3 years out from a major hemorrhagic stroke (due to taking Eliquis for unexplained PEs after 60 years of good health and active lifestyle). Finding the 7 stages gave me hope early on and after 3 years of serious but slow rehab, I still have hope due to knowing about the 7 stages. I am currently trying to power through increasing spasticity with the help of botox, other meds and serious home rehabbing. Thanks again!
Just found your videos. 4 weeks post 3 strokes you have given me more information in a couple of videos than I got in the hospital and the VA. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. thank you
Stroke survivor since November 11 2023. It’s a daily struggle for sure. In my personal case my left side was affected and my leg is definitely coming along better than my arm. But prayer and determination and therapy will get me through the process. Great video. Very interesting. Thank you
This was profoundly helpful. I had a severe stroke but have learned to walk; as for my affected arm I have little hope but watching this video helped me recognise signs of progress
Thank you! Going to look at ALL your videos, my young husband just had a stroke and I am his main advocate and in-home rehab guide. I need as much solid advice I can get!
@andreagerber3474 I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. You may find my You Had a Stroke, Start Here playlist helpful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-riXPmXDRz_Y.html I've included all the basic topics that people might have questions about after having a stroke. I hope you find it helpful and please remember to take care of yourself, too. Being a caregiver is a hard job ❤️ Please let me know how you both are doing!
You are so good at explaining things! And I like learning from your videos. I am getting good results by understanding more about ways to heal what is broken in me. I'd like to thank Baguaengland for bringing up your neurofatigue videos, I went and watched them and learned more. Best to others who are on their own healing journeys.
@laurieborgers, Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad you're finding my videos helpful and that this community is helping each other by sharing videos! I'm grateful that we have such a wonderful, caring, and compassionate community here ❤️
Excellent video. You are the first (and seemingly only) person/therapist on the web to cover the various stages. You give hope when others leave one feeling confused and frustrated. Now at least, I know that my spasticity will eventually go.
Thank you for this.. My husband suffered a cardiac arrest last October, and almost every doctor has written him off because he wasn't fully recovered in a week. One PT while still in hospital taught me to do the passive range of motion exercises, but didn't say why. He is currently in a spasticity stage, his arms are very tight, and I can hardly move them. LTAC gave me the wrist braces before we had to bring him home, and the first doctor that saw him with those on again immediately says "he's contracted, he's never going to recover at all" and promptly offered to euthanize him. Yes, he's been reported to the state medical board. Only his neurosurgeon that he's seen for 2 yrs has fought for him, and did help me find a neurologist who is fighting for him too. This is very helpful
Of course! Thank you so much for sharing a bit about your story. I hope you and your husband are doing well ❤️ I’m glad you have a good neurologist who is fighting for him!
Hello Elyse! I truly thank God for bringing me across your channel as I search for answers for my dad, who is 2yrs post- stroke. In one of your videos you mentioned how the health system is broken and alot of stroke survivors don't get the amount of therapy they need, that happened with my dad. But I've noticed things with him at home, so I started searching for answers and tools and tips that my family and i can try for him at home. Thankfully, he's walking fine and able to do everyday things. However, in conversation he "loops" retelling his stories or forgets the point he's trying to make at times. My dad is somewhat in denial that this even happen to him let alone that his brain has been affected, he's a strong, proud man and army vet and it's hard to work on recovery when he's always trying to prove that nothing is wrong or he ignores the fact and changes the subject when i bring up any exercises that can help strengthen his brain. I believe covering up over works the brain in a negative way and makes things worse not better. His speech is fine, his long term is fine, his mobility is fine..... it's just in conversations that I notice things. He's also a minister (almost 40yrs now) so he needs to be able to keep his train of thought but sometimes he's everywhere and gets agitated with others when we can't help him to recall where he's going with his point and often tries to cover up the fact.... he thinks we're just not paying attention in bible study, but I think he's jumping from subject to subject until he's able to get back on track...... I'm now a new sub to your channel. Can you please do a video about this please (if you have already, I'll keep looking). Thank you so much again! I hope you see this post....
Hi Deborah, Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing a bit about you/your dad's journey. I hope that overall you both are well and had a happy holiday ❤️ Issues with finding words, keeping track of thoughts, and short-term memory are unfortunately common issues after a stroke. I have a few thoughts that I hope you may find helpful. First, in the new year, his outpatient therapy benefits should reset and it would be worth trying to get a referral from his doctor for speech therapy again. This is an area they specialize in. Second, I do have a very basic video (one of my first) on improving short-term memory which you can find here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A1mGg81JwaE.html Third, his deflection away from his issues (when he's trying to cover up) is likely because he's embarrassed, especially if he's been used to speaking without issue for 40 years as a minister! Try to be patient and understanding, even though I know it must be hard for you, too. I wish you both the best ❤️ Have a safe and happy New Year!
@@PostStrokeOrg thank you so much for your reply! This is all very helpful, I'll certainly pass your message to my mom, it will be a relief to her. And a very blessed and happy New Year to you as well. May the Lord bless and protect you and your family throughout the coming year!
Hi I’m so grateful and happy that I found ur channel. U give loads of motivation. Positive energy. I feel so much better by just watching and doing exercises with u. I’m seeing tons of improvement. Keep making videos. Thank u so much.
A peaceful walk outside really helps me, not just with the physical therapy aspect but the mental comfort it brings which I think is just as important. I'm in the first year of my recovery and have bad spasticity in my left leg especially in the ankle/foot/toes (curling/claw toe). As a 35 year old I feel like this is just a bump in the road and have a life I want to be able to resume someday soon. My best asset has been my ability to never quit. I always mentally visualize and tell myself what I want my foot to feel like (not feel like) and almost will it to go back to normal.
Keep visualising that you can do all the movements required to function normally. A study has found that people visualising exercises are nearly as fit as actually doing it! You can also improve your health by talking to every cell in your body and thanking them for their service to you. Check out Anita Morijani who recovered from cancer by practising this! Charge up your energy as we are infinite light beings! ❤🙏☯️
@nathanblackburn4328 Keep visualising your complete recovery! Thank every cell in your body for their function and that you still need them to perform their movement etc.You will also need to lift your vibration. I am not sure, how well you can move, but maybe check out EFT Tapping ( can also be performed by squeezing the fingers next to the fingernails or someone else can do this on you or as a surrogate) Instructions are readily available on You Tube! Good luck and all the best for your future! 🥰💖🌟🙏☯️
Hiya thank you for this video, I'm recovering from spinal cord herniation and the recovery is similar to what your describing. My left side is tight but now I'm moving my affected leg more and more. Your videos are helping me thanks😊
My husband has been losing his patience with me quite often and I noticed that during these times my affected arm just curls up close to my chest, and my hand is in a tighter fist and won’t budge.
Luckily in my case my girlfriend has been wonderful during my stroke recovery. Mine was last year July 31st. And the doctor said I was very lucky as I had a 20% chance of recovery. (His words) My brain isn't there at all times. And I now tend to ramble while typing. But. I understand what you say when your hand curls up.as mine does the.same thing. Its to the point where it actually gets so tight in a.fist that it hurts. I try my best but still haven't been able to do much. Had therapy for 2 weeks post stroke. As for working I own my own remodel company.and.can't get back to it due to my brain can't comprehend alot of stuff. But I'm trying. I now am at the point where I've been selling off stuff to pay bills. Last thing I can sell off is my classic car with out being homeless. But back to my girlfriend. She works with disabled children at a school. She doesn't get mad at me and actually leads me. So I have something to be grateful for at least.
Thank you for the information. I switched OT’s because my last one was not optimistic and seemed to have exhausted her skill set on what to do with my contracted fingers and fla I’d arm. Thank God for change, my new therapist has my shoulder moving. Y range of. Option is. Much improved.
It helps because my mom is still recovering is in occupational therapy and doing the parallel bars i know it will take time definely sometimes it takes literally a yr and a half or more to see any real progress im grateful af though to see she is getting better
48 years old and had an ischemic stroke 2 months ago. I’m working on my left foot and left hand (fine motor skills) and found your video very informative.
I’m getting better. My leg started improving about 4 days ago. My sense of taste is messed up so I’m struggling with meal times. Some things don’t taste at all, others taste horrible.
Hello Elyse!🤗 Im in my 9 months now after my stroke. I experiences strong spasticity but i always exercise every morning i use one liter gallon of water in a bottle and lift everyday. Im still hoping elise that i may be cure, you gave me hope...
Thank you so much for sharing! Keep exercising! That repetition and consistency will help ❤️ And perhaps reach out to your doctor to ask about medical treatments for your spasticity, like Botox.
My mom at 67 had a stroke (2024-04-05). CT and MRI- the Dr's says she should be her normal self by now- Drs don't know why she isn;t. But she suffers the symptoms of a SEVERE stroke. Thank you for this info. Anything, and this info, give my family hope. SHe's in rehab- I hope they see these videos to help 😢
Hi, I hope your mother is doing better. My dad also recently had the same issue. He’s having trouble with one sided weakness. I was just wondering how you handled things after getting discharged, like if she did get occupational/physical therapy and what else you are doing. It would be great to know. Thanks!!
Thanks Elisa! This was very helpful. I seem to be moving between increased spasticity and reduced spasticity. Could you create videos for each movement/exercises for each stage? Thanks!
Hi I had a young stroke 1.5 year post stroke at age 32. I got very delayed treatment and was craving for stroke after care. Finally got it and they say well now the time is too late for any good recovery but you can have some very slow recovery now. But I am improving with good stroke rehab now so it is possible- if no one is training or brain to re learn or make other ways to learn then you will never know if there is more recovery ! So keep going guys I have left side effected- had so many sublexstion of shoulder - walk with circumfuction with a hip flextion device and avo and a Stick. I was stuck on my recover but now I am recovering because I have therapies and actually learning. It’s possible it’s just slow. I do hope I can do more and walk normal again
Post stroke, went to get a pedicure. My foot was so spastic, the tech had a hard time keeping hold of it. If only I had this info sooner, i’d have known this was one of stages!
Thank you for this important information! It gave me hope I didn’t know about the stages of stroke recovery until now. According to the stages ,Iam in the second or third stage with severe splasiticty. That is why at this stage no matter how hard I try doing the exercise,I am not getting the improvement. I now understandI have to wait until my splasiticity is overcomes. I just had my Botox injection done last weed and hopefully it will get better.Thankd again for this important information!
Hello! Your videos are so helpful and hopeful! My 13 year old suffered a MAJOR stroke almost 1 year ago and can still barely move his arm , I love learning that there is always more hope! Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing. I can't imagine how difficult this must be for both of you. I'm glad you're finding my videos helpful! And there is always hope. No one actually knows how much progress someone will make ❤️
This really helped me. I had a stroke on May 30th. I’m going through a few things now but I’m not giving up. I have a video about my stroke. I can use your support.
Very good video, a lot of information that I wish I had when I first had my stroke a few years ago. Unfortunately some doctors and people think you just get better after a while and it's all in the brain.
Day 32..... I can pickup my water glass take a drink and sit it back where I got it. And I have been walking away from the Walker....... And no longer using the diaper...... not at 50% yet but I am going to bed Walk out of this hospital on my own....... For the staff that get upset about me wandering the hallways. It's their own fault for being so good at their jobs... At the best place in the world for stroke recovery.. good Sam Puyallup
Excellent video. I do not have a stroke and I am curious as to how stroke victims can recover. I am 25 years into the ancient urine therapy (rub, hold in mouth, drinking is optional). That has kept strokes, heart attacks, cancers and ALL other diseases away for 25 years. I stick to my therapy but always learning for the future.
Thank you very much this was so helpful I’m a strock survivor and I was understanding my body recently due to it’s spasticity I thought after the physical therapy my body healed.
It's not your body that's damaged Dellah, it's a brain injury, only time will tell love, I'm nearly 3yrs now and still really struggling. However, everyone and every stroke is different.
Thank you very much. Great learning. Real info for real situation we are in with our daughter busy recovering. 5 months post ischemic stroke. Global aphasia and apraxia. Appreciated.
I may be nearing 79, but before my stroke I was fit: cyclling and walking every day. I ate sensibly and drank in moderation. So it came as a surprise - a devastating one! Although my right arm and leg became rigid, about 70% of the arm movement has returned. The leg, however, seems to have become more stiff. Does the change into the next stage occur gradually or is it sudden? What is the average time scale of the transition? I still use a walker after nearly ten months. How likely am I to walk normally in two years? Just asking. Rlb
Madam I am a stroke survivor ,63 years age I am taking pills daily mor noon nighti am now at sixth stage of your description slide but there is pain in sh arm also sh blade sub Lux problem. Meanwhile I attend pt class for 4 months I don't know how to set right pls adv with exs for that madam
Just got home from hospital stroke center. This is very helpful. Wonder if certain locations of service broke are harder for recovery than others? Mine was thalamic, in deep part of brain.
Im post dtroke two months and it feels like two years my im 43 and can barely walk so frustrated physical therapy is a grind but im pushing through this is my fight so i soilder on but i dont know how long i can put up this front im depressed because of i can't do simple things like get up and go for a walk to clear my mind or in the middle of the night go to the restroom before i have a accident im suicidal my quality of life has deminished and im just trying to hang on cursed is the day i had an ischemic sroke cant talk about it with anybody around me they dont understand how i feel so i stop talking to people around me i dont answer phone call or go out anymore i cant drive or work so now i sit in the house all day and look out the window and overthink about everything i cant even scratch a ich on my right side so pissed my brain is still swllen after two months waiting on the swelling to subside may thing will get better an start moving again my attention and short term memory is really bad
I’m the same age as you and I had mine in March 2022. I went through this stage where you are at. I was in a tough place for about 8 months. Over time it does get better. Little changes happen and then we might have little relapses followed by more improvements. You’re in your first 3 months of recovery and this is the time to push hard with any physical therapist that you can try. Recovery is fastest at this point. Then it’s slightly slower. Just make sure to get your sleep, water, B vitamins and fish oil tablets. They’ll help your brain and nerves heal. It does get better. Hang in there. I know how hard this phase is. You’re not alone. 🙏
I had a stroke two years ago and I have spasticity. The bottom of my feet has tightness that almost makes it unbearable to walk. It's been that way since I had the stroke. Are there specific exercises that help the tightness. Thank you so very much I've learned so much during this process from your video. 🙏
I found using strong self massage of my affected side helped a lot. My hands and feet suffered a lot. I walk barefoot as much as possible on painful surfaces to stimulate and stretch my foot too. Plus massaging my left hand with my right hand and squeezing things.
Hello my 32 year old son had a stroke 5 months ago. Needless to say we are blindsided. He is was very healthy at time of the stroke and we of course hope for full recovery, We always feel like we are not doing enough. I have become a helicopter mom and there is a helicopter sister also. These exercises are great. I am sharing this with him and plan to watch with him later. God bless all who are on this journey and everyone else.
@DebraTaylor1960 I'm so sorry to hear about your son's stroke. I hope you all are doing well. I hope you find my videos helpful! I have a ton of workouts and informational videos about all things stroke-related. Please take care of yourself during this time, too ❤️
Yes dear Elyse. You’re a blessing. I am a 3 year stroke survivor. By God’s grace my left leg was the only member affected and I use a cane for support and stability. Are there any exercises to strengthen my foot? Please let me know. Also do you have a webpage I could further look at. Keep up the good work. Blessings. Kikiliz.
Thank you for your kind words. I do have a few video videos to help with curled toes, foot drop and leg strengthening you may find helpful. They’re in the Stroke recovery exercise playlist!
my dad is a stroke survivor for the last one and half years. He is 84+ and always keeps his fist closed and can you suggest me of a device which can keep his fingers stretched and not a painful or of a discomfort. also need to have some advice on mild exercise which can make his left hand active.
I hope both you and your father are doing well. I often recommend certain splints to help open a clenched fists but I’d recommend that you reach out to your dad’s doctor or therapist for specific ones that would most benefit his individual situation.
Thank you for this informative video. I am currently 17 days post stroke. I’m not sure how you would classify my stroke, I do have some deficiencies, but they don’t seem severe. I’ll subscribe and check out more of your videos
Thank you for this video. The right front side of My brain exploded an an aneurysm on july6, of2023 and I’m bring toorturrd every day by pain from spasticity in my left adductor muscle so far I had Botox, Phenol, and Iovera. I gained a little movement in my neck after the Botox but nothing seems to stop the pain in the educator.
What does it mean when you get nerve pings shooting down your affected side. It’s driving me crazy! I’m 16 months post ischeamic stroke and I’m having all these nerve pings. Sensation has mostly returned to my affected side. I just struggle when it’s cold.
I am Christie. 30 years I have a stroke --- right-sided paralysis + aphasia. Some unavoidable reasons I had... Now I am free to do my stroke. Is it too late? I am 65 yrs. old.
I had a stroke last January and I still don't have my balance back like I want 9 months later although everything else is back. I'm just scared of passing right away after reading grim statistics.
