I have had PAF diagnosed now since my early 50s and of course I have been taking medication to control my heart rythm, the consultant physicians on the NHS have been very helpful, making me aware of the mechanics of the condition and the possible outcomes . I was to start on Warfarin when I returned from holiday on the last Monday of April 2009. However I had a massive stroke on the Sunday, which has left me mainly immobile on my left side. It is frustrating to say the least as I have always been so independent and active. I am sure it must be a difficult life for my husband who has been my strength throughout all this and I feel guilty about this. I did not have any significant aterial disease , but my arrythmia is genetic. I am well aware of keeping to a healthy diet. What I resent is the way people assume I need to be schooled in a healthy diet. It takes me all my time to keep living and help with the household chores, which exhausts me. However I have gained stones since my stroke because I am not so active. I don't know how I can be more active than tidying the house, doing laundry and dishes, and some gardening. I am also writing an historical novel (which only exercises one finger) sorry for sounding off but has anyone any suggestions as to what I can do? I desperately want to recapture a little more of the woman I was before. Any suggestions would be welcomed. (within reason)
thanks for reading this Annlynne