[Blaine's stroke recovery ] What are some of the early signs of a stroke?

Being a Stroke Survivor I felt the need to create this blog as a way to share my personal story and temporary disability. I am moving forward in my stroke recovery by first giving thanks to God almighty for saving my life and keeping me around to find my purpose here on earth as he could have taken me away and ended my life, he decided not to! People are always asking me, what are the signs of a stroke? for me, it started with having short dizziness when I would raise up from bed in the morning and then again when I would lay down to go to sleep at night. I had zero dizziness throughout the day while working.

This went on for 3 days straight and on the 4th day, I had no signs nor symptoms all day. It was until day 5 when the morning dizziness reappeared and BTW, each time I would get dizzy, it would only be for about 5 seconds, I would be remiss if I didn't say that. So, on day 5 late at night, around 11:30, I was sitting on my couch watching television and decided to stand up when I noticed my left leg felt like it was nailed to the floor. Again, only for about 5 seconds.

went outside for some fresh air and felt better. I decided it was time to go to bed so I labored a little as my left leg felt a little weak but made it upstairs, I sat on my bed and decided that if I still felt this way in the morning I'd call 911. While trying to sleep that night, I felt like my left side of my body was heavier than usual but not understanding what was happening, I labored through it thinking I'll sleep it off. Boy was I wrong. When I woke up the next morning, I noticed I was slurring my speech it was then, I felt like maybe I was having a stroke and so I git myself together and called 911.

When the ambulance arrived they checked my vitals and asked me how long had I been feeling this way. I repeated the story I just said and the right away figured it was probably having a stroke and needed to go to the hospital straight away. While in the ambulance is when I found out that if I had called the night before, I could have had a special shot called a TIA { I think?] but now was too late because it needed to be done within the first hours to be effective. So, I was admitted to Norwalk Hospital for about a week. While in the hospital I had another stroke which left me partially paralyzed on my left side but fortunately able to talk and be totally coherent and cognizant of my surroundings.

I was transferred to Danbury Rehabilitation for about a month of rigorous physical and occupational therapy. This was just a taste of what was to come as I now am being put to the test mind body and soul stroke recovery process. Believe me, it is a long hard road but with God's grace, mercy, my strong faith, awesome doctors and caretakers, and the best support system of friends and family I could ask for, I plan to make a full recovery. I want to say a huge Thank You All!

Thanks for your diligence in caring for me, thanks for your prayers, thanks for your kind words and generous donations to me during this ruff time. I'm truly blessed to be here!

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GOD SLOWED ME DOWN!

I didn't think I could but now realize I can. I have no choice in the matter.

Stroke recovery - It is said that all things happen for a reason and that "when one door closes another door opens."

I have found this to be true many times in my life.

Recovery after a stroke is not easy to put it lightly but with the support system that I'm fortunate to have, this will pass and be a short term disability. I want to say this, to avoid a potentially life-threatening situation like this, Please educate yourselves by knowing what are the signs of a stroke and pay attention to your body!

I GOT THIS!

I always try to stay positive about life and keep a positive attitude even during a tough time like this.

In terms of recovery, I find it to be 80% mental and 20% physical. With God's grace, occupational and physical therapy,

I'll make a full recovery!

GOING FORWARD

My daily routine in my stroke recovery goes like this,

Check-in with God.
Check-in with my mind and body and soul.
Check-in with life.

I spend time reading the bible for spiritual strength in the mornings,

then eat a nutritional breakfast paying close attention to sodium, sugar cholesterol, and fat intake,

Know the early signs of a stroke!

Give thanks for the new day and

go about my daily exercises, chores and online marketing .

I've also started taking CBD supplements to aid in healing, focus, sleeping and energy. They really help me a lot but do your own research I'm not a health professional.

I've found that some CBD products have also helped me with my stroke recovery.

HURDLES & MILESTONES

Silhouette of a man going the stages of Neuronal Rejuvenation.

My Stroke Status With New Updates

May 10, 2019

Checked into Norwalk Hospital with stroke symptoms

May 17, 2019

Checked into Danbury Rehab Unit, Left side of body largely paralyzed.

June 7, 2019

After 1 month of intense physical, occupational and speech therapy I checked out of the Danbury Hospital walking with a cane.

1st week July 2019

Started physical therapy at Norwalk Hospital Rehab

Aug 2019

I'm able to raise my left hand enough to have a drink of water. It takes a little time but I can do it :)

I'm able to stomp my left foot with a little authority now, (hi-hat foot.) watch out drum set here I come!

Hand extensions starting to come around

Jogged around PT facility with therapist (was ugly but I did it.)

Able to use my left hand to hold and squeeze and finally release items.

SEPT 2019

Washing dishes and more..

Hand extensions much better now with way less pain and stiffness. I feel this is due to OT and CBD oil.

OCT 2019

Able to raise lefthand above my shoulder.

Jogging is improving with less dragging of my left foot

Left ankle strength is improving, I have much more control

Walking with less foot drag on left side

I feel like my brain has started to connect more with my left side and feel like this will be a short term disability

Getting ready for my next OT and PT evaluation in November.

Able to tie plastic bags but still unable to tie my shoelaces

Able to hold my drumstick and make a slight stroke with it :)

NOV- DEC 2019

Left ankle movement still slow in recovery (can't push off with much force)

I've beed working with the (Baps Bd) to help as well as trying to play my drums.

Left knee stiffness getting better, about 80% as well as my left leg strength

My left wrist, fingers, hand,muscels, shoulder only about 40% with a fair amount of stiffness.

Left side of face st, mouth and neck still partially numb.

All said after 6 months, I'm very pleased and optimistic with the results thus far. I'm excited to see what happens in the next 6 months with PT and OT:)

Obviously my prescribed medicines, rest, nutrition and diet are huge so stick to a healthy regimen.

GOALS FOR MAY 2020

Stay focused on my regimen, stay in the spirit (God First)

Lay down abeat on my drumset

Get my social life back

Spend time with my daughter

Grow my business!

More Updates Coming!

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My Facebook Online Business Pages

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My YouTube Stroke Rehab Videos

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[Blaine's stroke recovery ] What are some of the early signs of a stroke?

Norwalk Hospital Rehab Facility

Blaine practicing running after stroke

Working on left knee kicks

Blaine working on right knee kicks

Left shoulder raises

Playing drums 9 months post stroke

Blaine running 8 months post stroke

Blaine going for a short run

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GOING FORWARD

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[Blaine's stroke recovery ] What are some of the early signs of a stroke?

Norwalk Hospital Rehab Facility

Blaine practicing running after stroke

Working on left knee kicks

Blaine working on right knee kicks

Left shoulder raises

Playing drums 9 months post stroke

Blaine running 8 months post stroke

Blaine going for a short run

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