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Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Jul 15 6:48pm | Replies (116)

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I had a hemorrhagic stroke in November of 2023. I am exceptionally fortunate to have a neurologist in the family. I had 3 Tia’s prior to this stroke. My nephew suggested CAA to me. He also suggested I hook up with a stroke neurologist but to not mention what my nephew had said. The stroke neurologist said exactly what my nephew said. From what I understand there are some clinical studies but apparently they have not had good outcomes yet, according to my stroke neurologist.
My neurologist thinks I potentially have 1-2 decades left in me. I am 65 now. I do vestibular PT on my own every day and walk 3 miles a day using my walker. It was such an out of left field diagnosis that I was terrified in the beginning. Now I try not to think about it and do what I can to feel somewhat human.
Good luck!
Jim

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Jim, it sounds like you're making excellent progress! Keep it up! Your story is encouraging.

I had a lacunar ischemic stroke on Christmas Eve 2018, and my recovery is a long journey. I have documented parts of it on my YouTube channel, "From Recovery to Discovery", an ongoing series of 5-minute episodes.

I'd be very interested in your reaction / comments:
https://www.youtube.com/@srlucado/videos
Thanks, and again, congratulations on your progress!