Stroke
Saturday, November 26, 2005 by KeithMacDonald | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I Stroking.
Speech
Stroke can affect the ability to speak, write or understand what is being said.
A stroke can affect a person's speech or language, or both. This dysphasia is a difficulty with language as a result of damage to the brain, and it can affect both speaking and writing. The problem can be a difficulty in understanding what is being said. This is called receptive dysphasia. Alternatively, the person may understand what is being said but be unable to find the right words to express what they want to say. This is called expressive dysphasia. We have all experienced the embarrassing situation of being introduced to someone, knowing perfectly well who they are and yet not being able to remember their name, or trying to remember something that is 'on the tip of our tongue'. Expressive dysphasia is like that, but for everything all the time. People often suffer from a mixture of both types.
Dysphasia most commonly occurs with strokes affecting the left side of the brain, so it often happens in a stroke survivor with paralysis of the right arm and leg. The only exception to this is in left-handed people, in about a third of whom their language area is on the right side of their brain.
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crissy14
Reply #2 Sunday, November 27, 2005 12:05 AM
Reply #2 Sunday, November 27, 2005 12:05 AM
Your facts seem fairly accurate. But What is your point? Did someone u know have a stroke? If so, I'm sorry.
scorpio-logic
Reply #3 Sunday, November 27, 2005 3:24 AM
Reply #3 Sunday, November 27, 2005 3:24 AM
I don't think anyone is too sure of what is exactly going on with this post, enigma. Not too sure how to respond either. YOu have given clinical facts, but left out the real-time facts, if there are any. What's going on, enigma?
KeithMacDonald
Reply #4 Sunday, November 27, 2005 8:57 PM
Yes, I did.
2 months ago.
Reply #4 Sunday, November 27, 2005 8:57 PM
| Did someone u know have a stroke? If so, I'm sorry. |
Yes, I did.
2 months ago.
aimzzz
Reply #7 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:09 PM
Reply #7 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:09 PM
Enigma, you're so young. I'm very sorry to hear you had a stroke. How are you doing now? Is it difficult to type?
KeithMacDonald
Reply #9 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:16 PM
Better.
Yes.
I'm right. You stroke aswell?
Reply #9 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:16 PM
| How are you doing now? |
Better.
| Is it difficult to type? |
Yes.
I'm right. You stroke aswell?
aimzzz
Reply #10 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:33 PM
Reply #10 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:33 PM
There may be someone here who had a stroke. I have not had one. Do you have to learn words again?
aimzzz
Reply #12 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:48 PM
Reply #12 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:48 PM
Your profile says that you live in Canada. What part of Canada do you live in?
aimzzz
Reply #14 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:58 PM
Reply #14 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:58 PM
I just looked on a map. You must get the Northern Lights. Do you see them often?
crissy14
Reply #16 Sunday, November 27, 2005 10:27 PM
Reply #16 Sunday, November 27, 2005 10:27 PM
Enigma
I just checked your profile, and God have mercy you are so young! Are you able to talk about it? Was it an anurism? It appears that you have done some research on the subject. Arming youself with knowledge can be very helful in the recovery process but be careful, keep in mind that no two stroke victims and thier recoveries are identical. A good frame of mind, perseverance, and a good strong support network are essential. My prayers are with you.
I just checked your profile, and God have mercy you are so young! Are you able to talk about it? Was it an anurism? It appears that you have done some research on the subject. Arming youself with knowledge can be very helful in the recovery process but be careful, keep in mind that no two stroke victims and thier recoveries are identical. A good frame of mind, perseverance, and a good strong support network are essential. My prayers are with you.
aimzzz
Reply #17 Sunday, November 27, 2005 10:32 PM
Reply #17 Sunday, November 27, 2005 10:32 PM
If you want somebody to email sometimes, you can write me at [email protected]
I'm in the Eastern time zone, so it's 3 hours later here than it is there.
Take care of yourself
I'm in the Eastern time zone, so it's 3 hours later here than it is there.
Take care of yourself
ama02
Reply #18 Monday, November 28, 2005 12:32 AM
Reply #18 Monday, November 28, 2005 12:32 AM
Take care Enigma. Keep on posting...your Wincustomize friends are here for support.
Cyberworld
Reply #19 Monday, November 28, 2005 2:17 AM
Reply #19 Monday, November 28, 2005 2:17 AM
Good God, you are so young. How did this happen? 
starkers
Reply #20 Monday, November 28, 2005 5:01 AM
Reply #20 Monday, November 28, 2005 5:01 AM
My thoughts are with you, Enigma. I have a nephew who had a stroke at age 11....he is now 25 and leads a fairly active life with his wife and 3 children. Let's hope that youth is also on your side, that your recovery enables you to fulfill your hopes and dreams.
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Reply #1 Saturday, November 26, 2005 11:29 PM