Medicine can explain what a stroke does to the brain. Living through one teaches you what happens afterward, when medications, fall precautions, blood pressure management, and adaptation become everyday life.
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Empathy, Experience, and Expressive Aphasia
I want to thank those that read these blog posts on a daily basis and I want to reiterate a few things so that folks know what's going on. I know that I have really honestly overshared my medical conditions in the past little bit. It has been a …
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An Aspirin a day…
In from the Lancet via BBC: But The Lancet research suggests it does not increase the risk of new brain bleeds, and may even lower it. Experts say the "strong indication" needs confirming with more research. Only take daily aspirin if your doctor recommends it, they advise. Interestingly there are two different types of strokes; …