stroke

[Dudtbin]

morning,

My husband and i both have AF he has had it for about 7 years been on bisoprolol, rivaroxaban and atvorstatin for that time. On Saturday he had a stroke. I’m not really asking a question but its been such a shock, we don’t know why yet. He’s ok physically but cognitive skills are not good. Obviously im in bits i think im probably asking for a virtual hug!!

Gill

[sassy59]

A virtual big hug🤗coming your way. That is a shock. My husband and I are both on Rivaroxaban thinking we’re pretty safe from any stroke. Now I’m not so sure. Wishing your husband a good recovery.

Thinking of you both. X

[Dudtbin in reply to sassy59]

thank you

[stoneyrosed]

Not qualified to comment but here for a big virtual hug. My mother had a stroke a few weeks ago lost all her speech but has since made a full recovery of her speech. Wishing you and your husband well x

[Dudtbin in reply to stoneyrosed]

thank you

[doodle68]

So sorry to read this Dudtbin, if it is any consolation there is almost always chance of improvement after a stroke and modern treatment has improved beyond measure. As I understand it anticoagulants do not prevent strokes but make them less likely and the outcome not so severe.

My husband a fit man in his early 40s had a severe stroke in 1978 when our baby was 6 weeks old. My husband was unconscious for a couple of weeks,not expected to live and paralysed when he regained consciousness but with hard work I got him walking again . Treatment both drugs and physiotherapy was very poor in those days so I created my own treatment regime .

I wish your husband well...

[Dudtbin in reply to doodle68]

thank you so much gosh what an awful lot you went through.

[jeanjeannie50]

I'm so sorry to hear this news of yours Dudtbin. It's rare we hear of anyone who takes medication including anticoagulants having a stroke. God bless you, that happening must have been a mighty shock.

I'm sending you a big healing hug which you can also share with your hubby.

Thinking of you both, please let us know how your hubby gets on.

Jean xxx

[Dudtbin in reply to jeanjeannie50]

thank you to add to it all he’s got covid!

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Dudtbin]

Oh bless him, what a nuisance it all is. I caught covid in hospital, do you think that's where he got it? Will you still be allowed to visit him?

Jean

[Dudtbin in reply to jeanjeannie50]

they seem mostly unconcerned about me visiting, im testing negative so they are ok to be honest they need me to sit with him to stop him escaping! I think he probably caught covid on the golf course and we didn’t know!

[DawnTX]

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I am a bit stunned, because I always thought being on an anti-coagulant would protect us from that. I know I will beacon tin Ewing with that medication even though I just had my AV node a blade it when I got fitted with my p.m.. sending healing prayers your way for the two of you

[Dudtbin in reply to DawnTX]

thank you so much i too thought we were safe!

[Hidden]

Manhug coming your way, everything crossed for a speedy and successful recovery………

[Dudtbin in reply to Hidden]

thank you gratefully received!

[etheral]

Wishing your husband the best for a full recovery. Do you know if the stroke was hemorrhagic ( cauased by a bleed) or embolc? Hugs etheral

[Dudtbin in reply to etheral]

it was a clot, they are checking carotid today, he’s not presenting with typical symptoms, he has speech, not slurred just hasn’t got awareness or many words, what are you doing is favorite!

[meadfoot]

Oh bless you, sending cyber hugs your way to yourself and your husband. So hope you have lots of support around you and things improve asap. One day at a time for now is the best you can do. Dont expect too much of yourselves, take it slowly you are both still in shock. Best wishes.

[Dudtbin in reply to meadfoot]

thank you, i have amazing friends and neighbors, there is a rota in place for the dogs in the afternoons so im not worrying about them as well!

[TamlaMotown]

Ooh that’s a bit more than scary.

I’m sure it will unsettle a lot of us when we are taking anticoagulants.

My thoughts are with you & your husband.

I hope he makes an excellent recovery.

Sending you a hug 🤗 & flowers 💐

[Dudtbin in reply to TamlaMotown]

thank you so much

[wilsond]

Sending big virtual hugs to you both. Xxx

[BobD Volunteer]

Cyberhugs from me ((((( ))))) plus question. Did your husband always take his Rivaroxaban with a full meal as instructed? There have been a few cases of people taking it at breakfast with a slice of toast when it is not absorbed correctly resulting in stroke. A full meal incuding some fat is required. There was a bulletin a couple of years ago about this.

[Dudtbin in reply to BobD]

hi Bob thanks, he was given no instructions on taking any of his meds except statin at night, however he does eat breakfast every day, cereal and toast or eggs etc.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Dudtbin]

Maybe not enough I fear.

[10gingercats]

When I had a TIA I knew instinctively I needed to keep talking and writing things down to stave off losing speech and creating physical problems. Not guaranteed but it helped a lot .So encourage your husband to talk and if possible to write...anything. It definitely helped me

[Dudtbin in reply to 10gingercats]

We did have a sort of conversation yesterday about covid but not in depth!!

[Bagrat]

So sorry to hear your news. Deep breaths and grab every offer of help. People are always to say when "is there anything I can do?" is voiced. Your reply should be "yes, can you hoover through my house, put the washing on, make me a casserole, go to supetmarket etc etc. It gives joy to help others and the less bogged down you are in day to day stuff, the more time you have for your dear husband and to adapt to this shock. Sending virtual hugs

[Dudtbin in reply to Bagrat]

thank you so much i have friends who have just taken over! I am so grateful, food in the fridge etc

[Nan1]

I was so very sorry to open the newsfeed this morning and read your post. I’m sending you a massive virtual hug to you both and wish your husband a speedy recovery

[Frances123]

Sending you and your husband big virtual hugs. I am so sorry this has happened and wish him a speedy recovery. Please take care of yourself as well. So pleased you have such caring friends and neighbours. That is such a help and must be a relief to your husband as well knowing you are being taken care of. xxx

[irene75359]

I am so sorry to hear this; it is early days but not too early for lots and lots of 'exercise for the brain'. Jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, crosswords, anything. It may take some time but he needs to work on developing new neural pathways. 'When a portion of these connections are damaged by injury like a stroke, they can actually create new pathways through a process called neuroplasticity. Although brain damage cannot be reversed, neuroplasticity may rewire functions to new, healthy areas of the brain'. Not my writing but taken from the internet. Lots of good wishes coming your way and be sure to look after yourself too!

[Dudtbin]

thank you xx

[Silky57]

I’m sorry to hear about your husband & sending you that virtual hug. My neighbour had a stroke last year and, with the help of physio, is now leading an active life. None of us know what’s round the corner, we just make the best decisions we can at any given time. Stay positive & lean on friends and neighbours. Wishing you all the best.

[Dudtbin]

when they asked what he wanted the most - he said play golf!!! We are lucky it wasn’t worse!

[SeanJax]

it could be Afib here but most likely atherosclerotic clot from carotid or another artery in the brain. Atherosclerotic plaques exist everywhere. DOAC do not work on this kind of blood clots. Anti platelets drugs do but it is a little bit late. Pray for him for a speedy recovery.

[Dudtbin in reply to SeanJax]

yes he had a scan yesterday, not had results yet but the doctor i spoke to thought that was likely cause. She gave me a fright though, asked if he had dementia !

[babssugar]

big hugs to you both 💐

[Dudtbin in reply to babssugar]

thank you. He’s doing really well now home!