My life has totally changed

So whoever reads my blog... I had a stroke over a week ago. With that I lost hearing in my left ear. I also lost my ability to know if I have to pee. So I wear diapers now. I really don't know what to say about that. I have been to the dr 2 times since. I have got some feeling back in left hand. All feeling back in right hand. I'm still numb between toes. And still numb in cheek & lower lip, down to neck. I get confused a lot. Dr says nerve testing in 5-6 weeks. Then medication to restore & rebuild nerves depending on results. He wants my body to do work on it's own bc it's harsh on organs and I'm diabetic. So no driving, no showering alone. My whole life has been changed. I don't know what to say. I just needed to say it.

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It is a wait and see

It is a wait and see situation. Hard to be patient when your brain is doing weird stuff. Relax, don't be hard on yourself, let yourself heal.

Agh, that's awful! Hang in

Agh, that's awful! Hang in there, sending good vibes! Please take care of yourself. I'm sorry this happened to you. ):

That's terrible. I am very

That's terrible. I am very sorry and hope things get better.

You in my thoughts and

You in my thoughts and prayers. Best of luck.

Hang in there. It's hard to

Hang in there. It's hard to be patient, but it's the best thing. My father had a minor stroke two months ago, and he was very impatient as well. Two days after his stroke, he couldn't use his left arm at all, but two months later he is doing so much better. He goes to therapy 3 times a week. He was told total recovery would take a year, so even with a very mild stroke, patience is key. I'm so sorry you're going through this, but it will get better in time. Take care!

Hugs and prayers to you! Hang

Hugs and prayers to you! Hang in there. One day at time and try to be positive. I am so so sorry. I know that is easy for me to see. I think there is a lot of truth in being positive.

(((HUGS))) and prayers to

(((HUGS))) and prayers to you. I'm so sorry this happened to you.

Take care of yourself, and

Take care of yourself, and put yourself first.

Sleep well, eat well, see a chiropractor and an acupuncturist. Enjoy clean, healthy, fresh foods and get rid of all the junk, literally and figuratively!

And most of all, surround yourself with positive friends. You have many here.

^^^THIS^^^ (((hugs))) brady,

^^^THIS^^^

(((hugs))) brady, i'm so sorry this happened to you.

it does take time for nerves to regenerate. i'm w/ furkids esp. on going to a chiropractor- keep anything from putting any pressure on the nerves coming out of your spinal column.

((hugs)) again.

Hugs to you, stay strong -

Hugs to you, stay strong - you can overcome this!

Take the time for your body to heal, relax and try not to stress or upset yourself over things. As others have said, stay positive and take care of YOU.

Thank you. Trying to keep it

Thank you. Trying to keep it from kids as their bio parents will have a hay day with it. It's been hard. I did tell them I lost hearing in my ear. And that is all.

So sorry to hear this,

So sorry to hear this, Bradymom. Is there a good rehab facility near you? You need to get a close friend to do some research for you to see if there is a place where you could get some occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, etc. Whatever it takes. You are young and with proper supports can recover very nicely. Please reach out to friends in order to find out where to find specialized help.

I hope your DH and the kids are helping taking good care of you.

Please post updates. I am thinking about you and sending you good vibes!