@ian7811 ....thank you for your story. I love reading testimonials. Cerebellar stroke here, neurologist said it's large, not massive, but sure caused me a lot of issues. Got TPA, but I guess most of the damage was done though received it within the window for effectiveness. I do believe it provided a speedy recovery for my vision.

I was a mess when I came home. Not even stable enough for a walker.

Hubby was a great help. He ran out and cut a wide walking path around our 5 acre farm. I'd hang on for dear life while he dragged me around the path. I was like a drunken sailor, but within 6 weeks I was making my way around while he watched.Occasionally he'd lose sight of me and he'd have to pull me out of the cornfield. I'd done many faceplants, but in time gained control of left leg. Then it was the grandkids cheering me on. Received 8 months of therapy, but I swear that path did more for me than any therapist could, sweet as they were!

Glad you had great home support. I had 3 kids living at home still, so I was rarely alone.

Unlike you, dizziness and nausea cleared up, but balance is a big problem.

Like brightwings, I was very motivated and life was not going to pass me by. My whole left side had what is called ataxia, where you have strength, but little control. Hard as I'd try, I could not touch my own nose with finger.

Later, I developed a tremor in left hand which really frustrates me. It is only activated when I try to do something, like my hair, buttoning shirt, tying shoes, clipping nails, etc, so hubby has to help. After 3 years, I've probably done as much recovery as I can.

Unlike you, stroke does not run in my family. Never figured out the why of it, but now I don't really care. Vascular studies are great. Now, I still fall a lot, still have a limp and tremors up and down left side, but I don't think people would ever suspect that I have brain damage. I do a lot less than I did, but more than most who've never had a stroke!

Hoping your nausea and dizziness clears up for you, Ian. God bless!

Oh, by the way, I am not the same. I hardly know myself, even though physically, I'm ok. I know how you feel. We may not be the same, but we've seen we can rise above and move on, instead of wallowing in self pity and taking on a bleak outlook on life. As long as I'm not pushing up daisies, I'm gonna laugh, work, and enjoy my family. Like Brightwings, i will not only exist, but be active, take charge and enjoy life! I wish the same for all!