A Stroke Survivor Story - Michael Johnson

Olympian Michael Johnson shares his stroke survivor journey.

[@MrHalfdef]

I’m from Trinidad 🇹🇹 39 years old and I’m a stroke survivor never ever give up and you will get better I was paralyzed on the left side of my body and today in able to walk and drive I’m almost 95% recovered an working to be @100 soon

[@NicoyaLambert-xp8bg]

God bless you and may you recover 100%

[@anthonydavis4829]

I read the comments & thought I'm not alone, but the fact is, I am. I was 58,single, mostly living alone. when I had a "massive" stroke according to the ER staff. It's not easy during 2020 or 2021 but I'm still trying. You can do it,recover. Use the Three F's. Faith,Family & Friends.

[@donaindriyana766]

Hope you can recovery soon

[@vaughnwalker1840]

Facts, 💯 I had my stroke in 2020 I was 36 I'm committed to recovery too.

[@TheBizuzu]

I wish you a quick recovery in Jesus'Mighty Name. Amen

[@intensivemanagement]

I hope to walk again is that too much to ask…. God ??

[@nyangel515]

​@@intensivemanagement Push yourself in the name of God. Envision the smallest of movement in your leg, even achieving the smallest, tiniest new jolt is hope and a starting point. I am praying for you.🙏🏼

[@1deep499]

I never knew this happened to him ... Michael Johnson was the goat!!

[@philippeigoa7765]

Had no idea he had a stroke. Don't remember hearing about it in the news. Truly scary.

[@alphamaniac9411]

Oh no! I'm glad that it was a minor stroke. Be grateful for a full recovery. You are still one of my track and field heroes!

[@damianculver9072]

What an inspirational guy Michael is. I really enjoy hearing his knowledge on athletics when working for the bbc

[@malloryjines5050]

Thank you Sir, for your story. I’m so happy you have recovered to the degree that you have. My DIL had a stroke and brain surgery at 35, with 3 year old twins to care for. She had aphasia and other deficits. Today, 6 years later, she is so much better. Some issues with finding the right words, but we’re so grateful the grandkids still have their mom and my son still has his wife. Thanks for your story!

[@yaronkl]

thank you Mr. Johnson. I am from Australia. I had a stroke 8 months ago. Learning to walk again. hoping to get my left hand working again. I wish you well in continuing to improve.

[@garyproffitt5941]

Remember I've had a stroke with the bed and bumped the floor for at least ten days and six police officers break down the hinges and rescued me and thank you intelligent Micheal Johnson and thank you very intelligent metropolitan Police.

[@robertprentsen2644]

Anyone can recover with hard work! You're a great motivation for people thanks for sharing your story!

[@emilyjude9025]

Not true how come only people who taking the injection

[@Eatjaroshit]

So you saying all the people who haven't recovered weren't working hard enough? WOW

[@robertprentsen2644]

@@Eatjaroshit shut up

[@stephenmorley1991]

Thanks for sharing. My best friend had a stoke a couple of weeks ago, it was worrying because his Wife came home and found him on the Kitchen floor so nobody knows how long he was down for or how much damage has been done. He's out of ICU and slowly coming out of his coma, today he was able to give thumbs up to his Wife, even though his eyes are still closed, he's trying to come back to us. This video helped give me hope for his recovery. I'm stage 4 cancer, he has been my strength, calling me every few weeks (we now live on opposite sides of the pond), now I have to be strong for him.

[@DanOne1513]

How are things going now? Hope everything is going well.

[@lauraobregon6257]

I hope things are going well for you both

[@bret8491]

This is really inspiring. I'm also a stroke survivor. I'm actually a body builder and the stroke happened to me in a gym. I working out during that time and I thought a simple headache only but starting a numbness in my side. Immediately they rushed me to hospital. I keep on watching this video which motivating me. my target is to do the same.

[@satyricon1349]

Inspirational case. I suffered a stroke in june of 2019, was very complicated but with hard work and a strong mentallity I've reached a 75-80% of recovery in 1 year and I keep exercising. The more damage was in my right side. I can even drive right now. It has been a challenge in My life but I try to go forward everyday.

[@mintudas2433]

Sir till now can you suffered from fatigue problem ? Sir are u able to running now and doing hard activities ? Please reply sir.. My wife had brain hemmorage surgery done that's why i am asking you

[@satyricon1349]

@@mintudas2433 hello, right now, almost 2 years after my hemmoragic stroke, I´m at 90% of my general capacity: physical and mental. I drive, and even work out, lift weights and yes, I can run. I still have some minor paralysis in my right foot, but I can say I´ve recovered almost completly. Hope this gives you and your wife motivation to start with the recovery. By the way, I´m not that young, I´m 40.

[@alani_tv665]

How long years full recovery

[@mintudas2433]

@@satyricon1349 Sir my wife age is 29.. After how many months you can run and doing hard activities ? Please sir sir it is very important for me

[@mintudas2433]

Sir the clot is 3.5 mm.. Sir can you give your phone or mail id.. Sir my wife can' t listen high noise or fatigue problem suffered.. This problem stays for how many months sir

[@dianamoody7251]

I had a stroke the end of November and I don’t remember anything. I didn’t hurt that I remember. Husband found me on the bathroom floor. Hospital three days after a cat scan. Then home to therapy.

[@cryptidian3530]

I had no idea he suffered a stroke. The heart of a champion. Michael Johnson is one of the GOAT athletes of our time, on par with Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, etc.

[@darricksublet9833]

God please bless him.Ialso had a stroke on June 2020. I am stillrehabbing. I remember watching (MJ)and Roy robot martin race at Sprague stadium when I was freshman in high school.

[@DerrenBrown100]

Get well soon, Michael.

[@ippo12581]

I had a stroke on the 6 of december2020 and came out of the rehab centre 12 of august2021. Im doing rehab at home with a team from Monash here in Melbourne Australia. The hardest part is trying to get strength into my legs , I'm walking slowly now hoping to be stronger before Xmas this year for my kids. I missed last year's Xmas I don't want to do that to my kids again😭. Thanks Michael didn't know you had a stroke but glad you had recovered. My favourite 200m and 400 m runner💯👌God bless

[@mediamannaman]

Thanks for sharing Michael's story. Courageous and disciplined man. When in doubt, check it out. Minutes count.

[@johnspisak9729]

You inspire me more than you'll ever know. I'm 8 years out, yet feel invigorated because of your experience and especially because of your words. Thank you.

[@reggiesolomon2205]

What an interview!! Great advice to us all.

[@rayraymond3759]

God Bless you Michael! I was a track runner and so enjoyed your races! You are my hero on the track and now off the track now. I was a fairly good runner (27:10) for 5 miles XC. Im 64 now and had a Thalamus stroke(due to uncontrolled diabetes) with excruciating hypersensitivity and muscle locking. I went from the wheel chair to the walker to with and without the cane. I also walk slow and do my steps no matter how much pain I have. I'm trying to stay Track tough! Hugs my Brother, Best Ray

[@Zoet50]

I also had a stroke 10 years ago and lost the use of my left side. I was very athletic and fit , and my stroke onset was very similar to his. No explanation of why I had the stroke. I have also been able to make a full recovery with much rehab. The body is amazing in how it can recover. However in the back of my mind I always worry about another stroke and losing my independence. Just got to take it one day at a time and live a healthy life

[@mintudas2433]

Sir fatigue problem stays for how many years ? It is possible or not got back old life as 100% ? 4 months ago my wife had brain hemmorage surgery done... She doing cooking and other home activities but she can't listen high noise sleeping problem..please reply

[@satyendrasingh3693]

@@mintudas2433 Tell her to do pranayam on daily basis 2 hours daily. It will help. I m also stroke survivor. Still recovering. And same problem i m facing. Stay strong. Be positive. One day every thing will be fine

[@bennieokoli1999]

You just have to be grateful to be alive recovered and active,live your normal life and try to avoid things like smoking, alcohol and watch your blood pressure and cholesterol and pray always, nobody will be happy to lose their independence,I actually had my own stroke exactly like 7 months now at the age of 35 and I must confess it is not the best experience one should pray for and in my own case it didn't give me any signs but I thank God I didn't have much paralysis just couldn't walk with my left foot and also left hand couldn't function and also struggling to see out of my right eye but I'm actually recovering and thankful to be alive and breathing

[@NYDBLoCK]

10 years is a very long time , at what year or month would you say you fully recovered and had zero deficits?

[@NYDBLoCK]

@@bennieokoli1999 how are you today?

[@josephfields2332]

A big fan of yours before your stroke, a bigger fan of yours after mine (PICA stroke 2020), thanks for posting, truly an inspiration for a 44 yr ER RN in San Antonio, BLESSINGS and KUDOS

[@roniqueransom3539]

Thank you for your story. it really means a lot. i feel like giving up but i know i can't. This gives me so much hope!

[@jonnybred4499]

What a guy both as an athlete and a person. Just love listening to him on tv. Good luck in your recovery we’re all pulling for you love from the city of liverpool

[@cycrocker6107]

Inspirational, I had a stroke 2 1/2 months ago, I think similar to yours. I could have been a lot worse. I wake a every day and visualize a mountain. I either just look at it or try and climb. The journey never ends.

[@arta.5242]

I've seen your life story, Mr. Johnson. I was so impressed by your loving, hard-working parents. Clearly they gave you the strength and fortitude to beat the stroke. Watching you all makes me proud to be an American. Continued best wishes for a healthy, long, happy life.

[@airlinepilotjh]

Thank you for telling us your story, best of health to you.

[@winweir]

I think having a stroke when you’re over 50 years old after You have been a super fit after it. This must be very frightening for him. He has absolutely transformed the standard in 400 meter running. I hope you’re fully recovered and is able to continue to grace us with his commentary

[@deathbysnusnu515]

If it can happen to this guy it can happen to anyone. I'm recovering at the moment and it's so helpful to see videos like this of someone back to his previous self, you would never know from the outside that Michael had a stroke. Really gives me hope I'll get there.

[@Onlife250]

My Dad had stroke in April 2022, and until now I’m not sure if he will recover because he has depression 😭😭 I am his first born and I have 5 siblings so he is depressed because he knows that no one to take care of them 😭. Sometimes I feel like I’m strong enough to fight this battle and other days I feel exhausted. Seeing him suffer breaks my heart 💔 thinking about my siblings breaks me more knowing that I can not afford to take care of them 🙆🏼‍♀️😭No one deserves this kind of pain and helplessness 😭😭 please pray for my family

[@aaronkoeppe9057]

Stay strong stay motivated and get well soon mj!

[@AbdurRahma2024]

As a stroke survivor it's motivational to see his story.. Usain Bolt suffered the same thing. Life is fragile and amazing.

[@adrian-lj4py]

Usain Bolt hasn't suffered from a stroke.

[@Plaw01]

Had a mild stroke. Four weeks ago. This video was inspiration to me.

[@vkpskulls]

This is very similar to my experience. Initially scans did not show any signs of stroke. Then suddenly my left side was shut down. I'm 4 weeks into pt/ot. I'm walking with a cain. Left arm is slow to make gains, but there is improvement. Dr's can't find a reason /cause for the stroke. I was strong, healthy and active. No family history of stroke. I'm 46 years old.

[@danladking9788]

Hi mate, How you getting on now, still no cause???

[@krisanthonymiranda5930]

our doctors said the stroke can get in covid 19

[@atomikkdogg]

THX 4 SHARING THIS STORY. YOUR THE MAN.

[@CameronTaylor-yo7ut]

Very inspiration. I had a stroke at 32 I would consider myself an athlete. I’m still recovering. I hope to be as good as your recovery please 🙏 God bless

[@xijingjing406]

CT did not get my stroke at the first place. They let me go home and I could not get off bed the next day. Luckily I had my phone next to me that day and I just called 911. Ambulance came and rushed me to the ER. I was 29 years old then...

[@silatbrothers379]

thank you sir, i had a stroke at 44 last week, first day home now every thing is still scary

[@vickiego1]

I noticed your post was pretty recent. How are you coming along?

[@silatbrothers379]

@@vickiego1 thanks for asking, yes im getting slowly but surely on my way again, but still scared about not knowing when it happens again. but i try not to think about this

[@shanazwahid2058]

Michael is a supreme athlete

[@poincareconjecture5651]

Wow Mike your such an inspiration and still 99% more for than the entire world impressive

[@strokesurvivor2367]

I survived A stroke 2years ago. I used to be half paralyze. but now I can move my arms and legs. thank God I can walk again. Follow my page I put all things that I do to help me recover. maybe it can help us survivors.

[@adrianbradley8513]

I am a 51 year old Christian male who is recovering from a mild stroke from about 11 days ago. . Although I feel woozy and dizzy on my seat ie using a walking stick my face and speech are OK. Athletics may not be my favourite sport but American Football 🏈 is(quite unusual for a person from Northern Ireland go San Francisco 49ers). I also like Bowls(aiming at a Jack) I don't follow the most healthiest of lifestyles or diet but I DON'T smoke or drink. My faith, hobbies and of course my change of lifestyle will inspire me. Thank you Michael for your inspiration although I'm not really an Athletics fan.

[@WalkingthePathlondon]

I wish everyone to recover 🙏🙏❤

[@samanthasims7123]

God bless u sir

[@yungflame5133]

Amen brother!

[@UncleGene]

I've had TWO strokes. ALL fault of MY own . I have a NEW understanding of God's GRACE. TAKE your blood pressure medicine.

[@hilmanology]

Keep fight from stroke my friends ...

[@shareebroil8555]

Im a survivor of three strokes and I also have two stents in my heart..Im 37 years old by the grace of God I'm still here, But I feel if I would have had better insurance instead of medicated, then I would be so much further along in my recovery. The reason I say this is, with medicated your limited to so much physical therapy at least I am. Not complaining, but I just need more physical therapy, a better foot brace, not repair it just replace the brace. It's been a year and two months since my last stroke and people think that I have broken my leg because the way that walk no, I have the wrong brace someone please lead me in the right direction... PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!

[@crissysnader7725]

I had a stroke three months ago, and my therapy is running out. I won't stop working though. I bought an $8 yoga mat and some $5 dumbbells and looked up videos and articles on exercises for stroke recovery. I feel like I do better at home than in pt. Check out Tara Tobias videos on here. She's amazing.

[@deadbeatproz]

Good job sir, therapist are great they are like coaches. At a brand new game

[@princenoble8525]

Inspired I hope I will run again

[@thespunkavenue3471]

This is uplifting and shocking at same time. As he was fine and extrenely active prior to the mini stroke, wondering how this could creep up suddenly. Pleased you recoverrd and well now

[@jamesoconnor9452]

Greatest long sprinter of all time. And yes, that includes Usain and Wayde. Michael was more dominant for a longer period of time.

[@VolkyHaus]

Michael, how long it took you to fully recover?

[@undergroundlegend198]

Wishing you a full recovery my hero, i grew up in kenya watching you and wished i could one day meet you, next time you visit kenya get in touch broh

[@wendelynabellanadurang5468]

4monts ago until now.

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜

[@aaronmiwiify]

My father just had a major stroke. Hopefully he can recover too.

[@aiaempireframing8101]

Wow....

[@sharonebrus8489]

My mum is currently recovering from stroke,she’s really getting better,she’s walking and doing stuff for herself already but sometimes she acts like she doesn’t have idea of things,I don’t know if I would say she lacks understanding, how long does confusion in stroke patients last? Please I really need answer,sometimes I feel she disagrees to do something cause she’s a very stubborn person and it’s frustrating,especially when she complains about not wanting to take her medication.please anyone with this experience should reply. Thanks 🙏

[@colindossantos9801]

My best friend had a stoke just like you did about 3years ago and has not recovered i wondering if you would share your exercise routine that help you to recover which seems like you are back normal. Thanking you in anticipation.

[@sshibad]

i am a stroke survivor therapists yoga is helping me come to mumbai india

[@Dayrit21]

🐐🐐

[@leahtlls]

i had a stroke at 7years old and now i wanna be an actress but im not sure i can do this ;(

[@Christglobalministries816]

You never know what can happen until you do it boss!!! Don't be afraid to fail but more importantly dont be afraid to see of you can succeed!!!💯🙏🏾

[@leahtlls]

@@Christglobalministries816 thank you❤️

[@eleazarablazo5783]

paano nagiging bihis ang scientist SA problem Ng MGA stroke Kung wala Rin sila mabisang vitamins at gamot para SA MGA low system SA loob Ng katawan

[@ghostrider2901]

PEDs play a huge factor on his stroke.

[@lipleong3487]

I suffered s dtroke in may 2019 i am ,38yo this badly affected to my left dude of my body i have hospitalized and tteated and undetgo for pydio therapy for 10month now i am able to walk eith a minimum aid of support doctor dsid that my recver stsge has reached the optimum dtage and u feel very discouraging at that moment the doxtor also mentioned there us no medcibe in the world can cure me ,my current conditions is left side without strength

[@kevintaylor4913]

Yes. you can recover more than you think possible. Keep trying and you will surprise yourself

[@simpsonjenny76]

Move around everyday, don't give up,you will be just fine have faith. Only God can say enough. I myself am a stroke survivor almost 10 months now. I fight by faith and recovery is amazing.

[@lipleong3487]

Ii cant open my fingers sll my fingers are stif flex only i cant extend wrists also

[@alani_tv665]

How long full recovery

[@matthanseb4455]

Wow

[@Medea007]

When you think being fit it all it takes.

[@lipleong3487]

Nowi practice to walk alot im gping everywheremyself by wstlk although i dobt walk very balance but u feel is safe for my own

[@kevintaylor4913]

keep it up!!

[@sergeyulovkov3184]

С уважением и любовью из России

[@Retr0K00n]

He is in your “club” too..😔

[@LeoMyst01]

My uncle just had a stroke he is 41

[@jacksonflinn2891]

Don't know you've had a stroke and also don't know what the future holds! I remember doing a

[@paulgoss6786]

i look for help, a stroke victim, no money.

[@50PullUps]

So how can you avoid a stroke?

[@hdarken]

Sleep, meditation, exercise, diet...

[@50PullUps]

@@hdarken Meditation has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke?

[@hdarken]

@@50PullUps It can reduce stress which elevates your risk of stroke

[@50PullUps]

@@hdarken Stress and strokes are co-related? Mind sending a link supporting that?

[@hdarken]

@@50PullUps www.heart.org/en/about-heart-disease-in-women/latest-research/anxiety-linked-to-long-term-stroke-risk

[@anthonycarney7849]

I remember watching you on tv I was into my fineness I went to work I as working alone that night and I was dropping everything buti bintnot know s going on I went to the dr when I finish my work and she told me that I as having stroke I went toopitalaad ad to wait until the was bed in Belfast while iwaswaiting I took mojor stroke was told that the dr me in a got on t phone to Belfast ndhee wanted a bike light a he told me a nurse to get in the with me nd she would not get in with me it was a 2hour drive formeniskillen to Belfast she told the dr I would be dead before I got out of eniskilenthe to my forehead bone out and put I my belly for safety I had to learn how to do everything I was left handed and I lost it I am still fighting it 8years on u can’t give up on uselfstroe care in Northern Ireland is stone age don’t eat the same in the nhs but I as my dres to follow like u I I wil keep going nthony

[@Lkom24]

Why foes the year our strokes happened matter.. recovery isnt easy regardless

[@TheAbnormal]

is this the sprinter Michael Johnson?

[@abdallahariff4541]

Yeah

[@aaronkoeppe9057]

Yes sir.former world record holder in the 200,300,400m.

[@respect-ri4hh]

Not bad at all I mean that's a full recovery but however I is important to have brand new TNKste syringe on hand and trained person that can do the injection safely to cure stroke without waiting for medical team Which is possible.

[@rich8381]

That's what happens from yrs of PED's.

[@megamillionaire4suremillio594]

Jesus is the way the truth the life M.J there is no other way..

[@wendelynabellanadurang5468]

I can't walk sence my stoke

[@eleazarablazo5783]

Natigas ang ugat at buto pag Di sila nagexcercise

[@cloud10ism]

Steroid consequences!

[@aaronkoeppe9057]

He never did you jerk

[@KahleialM]

Proof?

[@aaronkoeppe9057]

@@KahleialM exactly! Johnson was the real deal

[@JackDamjien77]

If Michael could get steroids all his competition also could--SO WHY COULD HE RUN A 19.32 and be the only one HelIS BRIMSTTUTTER?!

[@amaribivins729]

Brimstone Helix proof?????

[@mimi1girl2dempsey3]

I prety much gave up getting back to normal left side is still paralized sucks big time going to join gym soon

[@deonnacutiewinston]

I’m months away from celebrating my 4 years of being a Massive Stoke Survivor. It’s been a challenging journey that I’m still currently on. Even though all my physical therapist say they are beyond pleased with my progression, I still feel like I’m still trying to figure things out. My walk is different, balance still off at times, I withdraw from being around large groups of people when before I was very outgoing the stroke left me with a movement disorder called Chorea in my left arm. My arm/hand moves continuously uncontrollably it only stops when I’m sleeping. Yet I’m still I am so very thankful that I survived such a traumatic experience for brain injuries are very delicate. I’m know I’m blessed & will continue to progress I’m determined to. 🦾

[@photoreference9429]

My deepest respect for this great legend, so sorry he had to go through this! I expect he has improved his metabolic health through better dietary choices. Dr. Robert Lustig has done extensive research on what causes metabolic syndrome for many people. Prof. Robert Lustig - 'Sugar, metabolic syndrome, and cancer': kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKGxhmpomdOsaNU

[@strokesurvivor2367]

I survived A stroke 2years ago. I used to be half paralyze. but now I can move my arms and legs. thank God I can walk again. Follow my page I put all things that I do to help me recover. maybe it can help us survivors.