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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2016 : 8:44:13 PM
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Would appreciate any advise to ovrcome a stroke. I had a mild one cant use left leg , arm or hand. Taking ginko and tumeric. Teresa. Sister # 1506
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2016 : 8:47:06 PM
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I had mild stroke the 22nd. Cant use left leg, left arm or hand. Got to go to physical therapy for a while
Teresa. Sister #1506
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
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Posted - Feb 24 2016 : 08:58:02 AM
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Teresa I am so very sorry to hear this There's lots of new science into the brain and I'm sure your medical team will get you ship-shape again in no time. I'm sending hugs your way.
Kristi Farmgirl Sister #6
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2016 : 8:11:28 PM
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Kristi. Hugs were caught. Thanks
Teresa. Sister #1506
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6488 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6488 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 06:24:18 AM
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Teresa, I am so sorry to hear about your stroke. Hopefully Physical Therapy will have you back to getting around again very soon. Keep us posted and sending you some extra Farmgirl Hugs!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 06:32:07 AM
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Thanks 3wiinnie hugs appreciated had rough night
Teresa. Sistet #1506
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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
True Blue Farmgirl
1138 Posts
Marilyn
Oxford
PA
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 07:41:21 AM
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I think the fact that you are chatting on the forums is a pretty doggone good sign!!! You obviously are not one to let a set-back stop you, so I think you will get right at the therapy and show it who is boss. Getting help quickly is the key, and it sounds like you got that covered. I will be sending all my best wishes for your speedy recovery -- I think we all have confidence in you!
Farmgirl #6318 "Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13556 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Alise
True Blue Farmgirl
229 Posts
Alise
United States
Minnesota
229 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2016 : 5:23:17 PM
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I'm so sorry you suffered a small stroke, Teresa. Like Marilyn, I'm really impressed that you are participating in this Forum! Do keep connected with us, your Farmgirl sisters, a good support system is actually a really important key in making progress in rehab. I worked as a Speech Therapist in small town hospitals and nursing homes for 20 years, and that was one thing I learned that really made a difference. Has anyone mentioned Occupational Therapy for your hand? Like the others encouraged, get as much therapy (Physical, Occupational, or both) as you can and keep up with doing any home exercises you may be given. Perhaps your therapist can suggest complimentary therapies or activities- things like massage- if you ask them, too. At the same time though, and this is the hard part, don't try to go too fast. It can be frustrating dealing with the after-effects of a stroke, but experiencing a set-back trying to push yourself too hard can be worse, unfortunately. Sending you a hug!
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 11:26:35 AM
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Alise. The rehab place im at does physical and.ocupation. therapy Got a good place good therapists. Im already better. This is a interesting life experience to go through. Not easy at all. Im being optimistic. Whats helping a lot is coming to the farm I got on march card swap. Trying to get last of my cards made thats bit of challenge since The stroke.
Teresa. Farmgirl. #1506
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6748 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6748 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 11:34:17 AM
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Teresa, so happy to hear you are getting better. You cross my mind often.
About 20 years ago I had a silent stroke that wasn't diagnosed until I was going through a battery of test for MS. It was then that the damaged was discovered. One thing I have learned is that it's okay not to do things perfectly ~ what's important is to do them. Imperfections is just a way of letting others know it's original & hand-done.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 4:25:49 PM
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Thanks. Sara. Funny you mentioned imperfections are ok shows was handmade. Years ago where i lived in Missouri they had applebutter makin days. I was asked to set my loom up at the square in town to demonstrate. I had very little made to sell. Story short I went and took pieces with flaws. I was stunned most of it sold first. Had a woman ask if i had any with a flaw, she wanted tô show It was handmade. Lol.
Teresa #1506
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 4:34:57 PM
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Sara. Did you do ok after your stroke?
Teresa. #1506
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Alise
True Blue Farmgirl
229 Posts
Alise
United States
Minnesota
229 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2016 : 09:13:15 AM
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So glad you like the place you are doing rehab in, Teresa, and the therapists- that always helps! I'm also happy that you are seeing progress and found a swap to enter. A fun goal always helps to keep you moving forward. Sending another hug!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6748 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6748 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2016 : 09:57:34 AM
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Teresa, my stroke was a slight one and when it happened I didn't know it was a stroke. The doctors thought I passed out because of a virus. For a year afterwards I couldn't pronounce the letter H and my mouth was drawn to the left a little bit. Today when I am over tired or under stress my mouth draws to the left. Between the stroke and MS I have difficulty speaking when I am fatigued.
During testing for MS they determined I have problems with short term memory because of a stroke. I have to keep repeating an action before it is in my long term memory.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2016 : 5:43:33 PM
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I came home yesterday. Not doing as well as hoped for the last week i was pushed too hard set me back. Had to come home with a wheel chair. Praying its temporary. I will go to another therapy clinic as out patient 3 days a week. Being optimistic. Hope to be using a walker soon. Im trying to keep positive inspite of setbacks. I have to get more mobile soon have 2 joeys ready to come out of the pouch to bottle. Will be a big challenge
Teresa Farmgirl #1506
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6488 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6488 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2016 : 05:24:00 AM
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Teresa, I have been thinking about you and wondering how your therapy was going. I hope this little set back is short lived and that you will find the upcoming weeks proving to be much better and you will see improvements. Hang in there! Sending you lots of extra hugs for stronger days to come!!!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2016 : 10:00:39 AM
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Thanks winnie Its not going as well as expected but im trying to take it in stride, i was pushed too hard at rehab hospital set me back rather than forward. Will go to new place soon so being optimistic. Im working today on getting march card swaps in the mail.
Teresa Farmgirl. #1506
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Alise
True Blue Farmgirl
229 Posts
Alise
United States
Minnesota
229 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2016 : 09:23:57 AM
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Sorry to hear about your set-back, Teresa. Glad to hear that you are still keeping busy with the card swap and hope you will do well in your new rehab facility. Sending you a hug!
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 12:44:36 PM
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update; I am doing much better been delays in progress but plugging along. thanks to you sisters who have checked in on me appreciated it!
xrays showed the left hip and pelvic bones all twisted out of place seeing chiropractor getting realigned which is quite a process to go through! NOT a easy fix. patience is required ha I am walking some of the time and down for the count at other times. found out I am also going through acsention flu.. while my body is realigning and the energy is learning to redirect itself.. nerves and muscles etc. I had not heard of it before but once you understand the basic principle it makes sense. So will see how fast I get back to "normal" ha getting there slowly. being on MJF has been a big blessing during all this ordeal. did some card swaps which was good therapy in more ways than one. now going to do the button swap looking for my button jar! THAT will be fun.
Teresa sister #1506
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6488 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6488 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 11:27:53 AM
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Teresa, I am so glad to hear that you are having signs of progress these days!! Yes, being here at MJF is a great blessing being surrounded by the support and friendship of other Farmgirls! Thanks for checking in and keep us posted!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Here's to Your Health: Help for stroke |
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