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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

hedgehog

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8. A physical therapist and/or an occupational therapist can make a huge

Reply to sad sally (Original post)

Wed Nov 7, 2012, 03:41 PM

Nov 2012

difference in your quality of life! It's well worth making at least a couple visits to get some pointers and exercises. If they suggest using a cane to keep you on your feet, use a cane with pride!

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Has anyone ever had stroke symptoms (hard to understand speech, tipsy balance, illegible [View all] sad sally Nov 2012 OP

my mother in law has/had those symptoms NMDemDist2 Nov 2012 #1

If your feeling that way call 911 you need immediate Emergency care. NOW Historic NY Nov 2012 #2

Yes. You can recover brain function after a stroke. Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #3

You need to get evaluated properly. There is a lot things that can be done. If you can go to mayo still_one Nov 2012 #4

Is there a teaching hospital close to you? bayareaboy Nov 2012 #5

That's called a mini stroke Warpy Nov 2012 #6

I have been to a doctor, well, he had his ARNP see me - she's good but very busy. sad sally Nov 2012 #7

A physical therapist and/or an occupational therapist can make a huge hedgehog Nov 2012 #8

Thanks - the mri tech said just about the same thing (helps to hear advice from fully-working sad sally Nov 2012 #9