Coumadin and Strokes

[carlapv]

This has been a sad day for me. I learned this morning that my aunt, whom I adore, had a massive stroke last night. Even though she was in the ER within 30 minutes of the onset, they could not give her the shot because she was on coumadin. She is now paralyzed on her entire left side. I have such mixed emotions - I blame coumadin,perhaps had she not been taking it the shot would have worked and she would be okay, but I know that taking the coumadin may also have kept her with us this long.

I truly wish that none of us had to take coumadin, maybe in the near future that new drug will take its place.

Sorry to dump all this here,, but I know that you guys will understand. We all hate having to take this stuff but we also know that it is necessary.

Carla

 

[LDS4EVER]

Im so sorry

Im so sorry

Carla,Im so sorry to hear what happen to your aunt,you know I had no idea that if one does have a stroke they cant not admister that injection,I agree it is a hard drug to deal with I have many problems with it myself ,just remember sometimes always have hope the spirit is a strong enduring thing you never know how she will do down the road love to you chris

 

[Blanche]

Carla:
I am so sorry for your pain and the stroke of your beloved aunt. I have been where you are now. I would like to send you a hug and offer you all of the comfort that I can. My husband had a stroke nearly three years ago. The stroke left him unable to walk, talk, use his hands, or speak. Thank heaven he was able to swollow because that allowed him to eat. Sadly, the stroke also affected his eyesight and he couldn't focus. The day of the stroke and for several days after, I was certain that the love of my life would require around the clock care and that he would never return home....to me. It was that bad. But, the doctors kept telling me that many stroke victims improve dramatically within a few days and can continue to improve for months after.

Today my husband can do anything that he wants to do with one exception. He can never drive again. It does not bother him that he can't run or ride a bicycle. We take long walks and he still dances (when forced to). Speech therapy was fun for him and the results were excellent. He does not speak as he did before, but when he's screaming at a football game the whole stadium can hear and understand him. Prisim glasses corrected his eyesight and physical therapy was successful with his coordination and strength. Today, he lives a happy life. And, I do so wish the same for your aunt.

Please know that there is hope. We will hold you and your aunt in our thoughts and pray for a good, good recovery.

With the kindest regards and hopes for the future,
Blanche

 

[Guest]

Carla,

If you would like to send me a private message of e-mail me perhaps I can help put this in perspective,

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