Brain Plasticity After a Stroke Part 1

[@hawkk3866]

I had an ischemic stroke at 38 years old. I would have benefited greatly from a neuro psychologist. I wish that type of care was available to me.

[@WarriorByNature]

Have my stroke Nov 7, 2021. I'm grateful to find you

[@oneill180]

Not a member of facebook but I'm a young survivor of stroke from 24 yrs ago when I was thirty and you're right, The lack of information was and still is, horrible. If I had known I had been having TIA's or even known what they were I would have went to the DR long before my aneurism and resulting stroke (meningioma was found to be the cause). How to tell a heart attack was all over TV but in 98 I don't even think they had the acronym FAST. Also post stroke care is minimum and before you know it you're on your own trying to figure out how to function in this world. Now losing some of what I got back both brain and body wise I'm hoping my brain is still plastic enough to improve slightly. I guess I could've joined a support group but I live in a rural area and there was no facebook. I'm also anti - antidepressants and wonder who sponsored that prozac study. Good wishes to all my brothers and sisters recovering today.

[@cleanhabitats]

This is a demonstration of true love of your fellow man/woman.😊

[@lesliesmith1069]

Thank you so much for your information. My husband is recovering from a large aneurysm 63 days ago and he is coming more alert with clarity periods multiple times a day. This info is just what I need to know

[@indaskies3134]

Thank you. I was astonished at the lack of information about stroke and young adults. I stroked at 38 years old from a pfo in the heart. 4 years on I'm still recovering but very slow. My outlook is positive and recovery chances are positive from my stroke team..

[@hawkk3866]

I also had a stroke at 38 years old due to pfo. I had the hole closed. I am now 55 yo.

[@amberking8291]

Keep on keeping on us what I just had to start doing and thinking and it’s not even been 3 months for me.

[@thomasinzee4175]

One of the clearest information delivered with good diction and speed. However, I wish you can also tell those who find it very hard to sleep what pill is okay to recover from lost sleep. Are Ambien and Xanax okay to take occasionally?

[@robineubank9666]

Thank you, Dr. Sullivan! So thankful for stroke support group that shared you and your message for us.

[@tonitaylor-helserbarefootmusic]

Dr Sullivan your project is a selfless ministry!

[@bonitapritschet5847]

SO GRATEFUL I FOUND YOU ON KZbin!!!!! YOUR LECTURES ARE PRICELESS!!!THANK YOU FOR CARING ABOUT STROKE AND INJURED PEOPLE!

[@amberking8291]

I’m so glad I found you on here! Your so right there is not a whole lot of information out here. I had a tumor removed from the center of my brain. 10/20/23 that night after the surgery I suffered a hemmograic Stroke from a brain bleed. And please forgive me if I miss speeck or this does not make sense. I don’t have to much memory from when this all happened. It was a meneinganoma the size of a golf ball between my hemispheres and the main Falx line was in the center of the tumor as well. Well I now have right frontal lobe damage due to all of this and have had to learn to walk and talk again. You have given me the hope I needed. I have been so frustrated this past 2 weeks with my therapy mostly the insurance company mainly though. I was getting in home therapy and now they are taking it away from me and I have gotten it in my head so how that GREAT IM A BE LIKE THIS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE? NOOO I CANT DO THIS THEN AND I AM DONE BUT AFTER WATCHING YOUR NUROPLASTISIY VIDEO ON YOU TUBE I HAVE A BETTER FEELING AND additude and want to do this rewiring again. You are a awesome person and I thank you so much for taking your time and not charging fir your subscription and I look 4ward to watching all of your videos on KZbin as soon as I can!!! I am sure you are very busy and I won’t hear from you. But do you offer advice per say and are you excepting new patients by chance? I am in VA BUT WILL COME SEE YOU IF I CAN.

[@carolking814]

Dr. Sullivan...you are AMAZING!!!!! I watched this while I did home my at-home exercises. Four weeks ago (Christmas morning!) I had a stroke. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WHAT YOU DO!!! 💘🧠

[@tonitaylor-helserbarefootmusic]

So helpful as a stroke survivor.

[@khurramriaz1317]

Has your hand also affected after stroke

[@tonitaylor-helserbarefootmusic]

@@khurramriaz1317yes. My right hand wouldn't flex after but a year and half later with physical therapy I can use it almost like normal. I just don't have the same strength and fine motor skills.

[@carolgates5297]

Hard facts here. Im having a hard time but appreciate this. Will listen again. Fatigue is a huge issue. Frustration a bit overwhelming.

[@amberking8291]

I get frustrated as well it just seems the more time that goes by the slower it’s going or is this just me?😮

[@hanifahnamuli947]

Incredibly great lecture about stroke,thank you so much doctor

[@cathylindeboo.9598]

Dr. Sullivan, I just discovered your channel and subscribed!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! I'm recovering from a brainstem infarction (stroke).

[@DrOTGuy]

The neuro rehab I work at utilizes neuropsychologists, its super helpful.

[@michaelmallal9101]

I'm a stroke victim inter alia. I had stroke about 2021 and was hospitalised twice; with Congestive Heart Failure as well. I have hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus II.

[@ryanwdavies1]

Dr Sullivan thank you this is probably the most succinct and helpful video on stroke recovery that have seen yet I think you are videos of wonderful hand I would like to encourage you I wonder if the video quality would be slightly enhanced with the use of a high quality microphone since there's always slight Echo to my ear at least

[@janeaneespinoza9613]

Thank you so much for this video you’re probably the first person I feel that actually gets it 🥺i had a stroke in 2019 and no one in my life was prepared for the entirety that came with my recovery not only that but Ike you said no one sees how much we go through 🥺the only way I made it through was by removing everyone from my life because no one was understanding that I was completely different it wasn’t just my brain it was all of me They all kept getting offended by me that o kept beating myself up inside until finally I just let them all go because I couldn’t take any extra hurt I already had enough with myself and I completely agree with you as far as massage therapy because my body still hurts to this day-I don’t know a day without pain 🥲😳🥺

[@barbaravalenzuela7219]

What wonderful information. My stoke caused my left eye to freeze and will not move to the left. Had to get special glasses. It’s a long story. I really enjoyed her videos, and will be with her always.. thanks soooooo much Dr. 🌺

[@nicoleberger73]

I just came across this video and Im 1 year into recovery! Your video is very informative and encouraging. Thank you!

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

You are so welcome! We are starting a special stroke program very soon, stay tuned.

[@bababa4275]

I developed a stroke from covid 4/22. I don't know when it happened even though I am n a field that should help me to determine that. My weakness in the upper and lower extremity was gradual. I am still able to lift my arm but lost at least 50% of the strength of my hand, fingers, pinch, coordination, and slight foot drop. Thank you for your info.

[@nadinebenton8810]

Thankyou so much dr Sullivan. I had brain haemorrhage & craniotomy 5yrs ago & I still dont know much about it. I'm only just being aware enough to try get help for myself. I never got any rehab , psychologist or any help so much confusion & struggle still will fatigue cognition etc. I'm in nz

[@MelindaBula]

Thank you so much. your information really helped me. Can't wait to watch your other videos.

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

You are so welcome!

[@mrsfox8262]

Thank you for your positive videos. Can you recommend ANYTHING for visual field loss after stroke? Thank you.

[@williamtell3203]

Brilliant presentation!

[@susanwhitney6650]

Thankyou for the information regarding cholesterol and health conditions.

[@dianeorr8937]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@sheryldavis-vaccaro5293]

Thank you… although I am surrounded by people who love me, it has been a very lonely existence since my bilateral RCVS in February. You’re fabulous at getting the salient points across and I plan on sharing this video with my intensivist father as well as my (non-medical) lay people family members… I hope it will give them perspective… I am A LOT! Right now, and not a bundle of chuckles!

[@SherryCapps-e8h]

You are so blessed! I am recovering from this with no family. Never had children moved around alot, no long term friends. Me and God that's it. But God is good.

[@debrabystricky8007]

Your thoughts on adding acupuncture into the mix for TIA stroke recovery?

[@Ghonestme59777]

Thanks for this information I needed to hear this very informative ,God bless 🙌

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michelecaron]

I just found you. Help! Two months into having stoke. Out of blue

[@calmstormambience1875]

Thank you I cannot tell you how I appreciate this. I had a bilateral stroke left frontal lobe is an ischemic stroke. I got it 13 months ago from covid. 6 months ago, I had a brain seizure, and blacked out. However, I'm doing great, yet I'm speaking in steps. And concerned that it will stay long-term it's been about 14 months. I'm giving effort where it counts, exercises, tongue exercises, relearning. but you gave me hearing it's going to take a while and I have hope. Yet I'm I'm sure about the medications my neurologist has me on lamotrigine 100 mg. I just don't know about that thank you for your time

[@ryanwdavies1]

Thank you SOmuch

[@christinegreen6736]

Ty for this. My 82 year old aunt recently had a stroke. Physically she seems ok. No loss of movement, and her speech is fine. But she has a couple of other problems. Her MRI showed rear quadrant brain damage. She cant read anything at present, cant recognise letters, shes lost most of her peripheral vision, and her optitiwn says shes now dyslexic. On top of this, and possibly as a direct result of her not taking her medication regularly, her blood pressure was through the roof. She had a car accident around the time of the stroke, not sure if it was due to the stroke or if the stroke came first. She can remember things perfectly well from 30 years ago, knows who everyone is, knows what's happened to her and she knows her mental faculties are not what they were. I was wondering if there is anything we can do to help her with learning to read again? She seems more confused and afraid in the morning.

[@Ghonestme59777]

Thank you, for your presentation , very helpful 👍

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidmorgan2946]

My wife needs your help . Her situation seems unique. Please reach out if that’s possible. They say TIA, but unsure of the cause. Confusion on speech and hard time writing words on paper. Her physical health is great. She did well on all of the testing. GP said maybe atrial fibrillation, but there is no hole in her heart. She’s always better after a good sleep. Please help…

[@NYDBLoCK]

What should someone who is approaching 3 months post stroke focus on most? Balance seems to be the most effected currently

[@annieknight71]

Sounds like me, l sleep well now, mostly find correct words and can say them. My right hand can now move and hold eating utensils, but don’t have strength. Have to use a walker, not for walking, but balance. My stroke was 3 months ago.

[@NYDBLoCK]

@@annieknight71 Hi, Is this your first stroke? What kind of stroke? How bad were your symptoms in the hospital compared to today?

[@ChristineAnneMay]

I just love your videos. You are such a kind person. I wish you were near me. I would mortgage my home to see you. Thank you for all you do.

[@sharmenwilliams8476]

Is there any advice for sapicity

[@margaretsmith1385]

I am 55 and my new cardiologist said I had a tia about a year ago, when my symptoms got worse. He found a PFO with a Bubble test a couple months ago. What do you think?

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

Learn more with board certified neuropsychologist Dr. Karen D. Sullivan. Join us for our Virtual Stroke Recovery Group for 10 weekly webinars on Thursdays 4-5:30 p.m. ET Sept. 17-Nov. 19, 2020. Get all the details at www.icfyb.com/srg

[@opasman]

Dr. Sullivan, you are a breath of fresh air! I am a stroke survivor 10 years out and I enjoy your videos and explanation of mirror box therapy, I am definitely getting back to it. Also, I have a blog www.thefrigginstroke.com that I would like to put a pointer to your www.icfyb.com on if that is Ok with you.

[@leslienewman3532]

Hello my name is Paige I had a stroke 7years now I am walking alittel but i need a bit more help with my walking back so I am asking you for some work out to get better please and thanks

[@ninahirsch9443]

Good job.

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

Many many thanks!

[@RashelSwaggy]

My daughter had a stroke in the basal ganglia due to meningitis will you book be beneficial for her? she is almost 3 had the stroke 4 months ago.

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

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[@Ed-ip2sg]

Thank you

[@amberking8291]

Does anyone in the comments have pains in there shoulders and arms from being stressed out and tense? If so what do you do?

[@mltsilkart4652]

thedoctor that handle seems to dont want toshare infoikeep asking.she dont event let me see my angiogram. made me return for consultation only to repeat at their question whenthe stroke happen nothing for recovery so annoying. been 3 weeks just trying to do what i can do by my self

[@sabrinaperry331]

My niece had a stroke on March 10 2024. She turned 42 on March 10. She is still in the hospital. They want us to put her on hospice and just let her die bc she has gotten bacterial meningitis besides the brain bleed due to stroke. Her left side doesn't move but it has started moving more than before she even wiggled her toes. She can't see too well and her memory is affected as well. I believe that they just want us to give up on her she is very strong and I feel with the right care she could possibly recover fully and we shouldn't just give up on her. Do you have any suggestions for her where we could try to get the help she needs please we know they are so wrong. Thank you in advance

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

Try Shepard Rehab in Atlanta. I'm so sorry for your pain.

[@Housenumber68]

I had bg bleed right side. My left side is weak. Than you for your video

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

Hi there, please watch the Stroke Recovery series that we just put out. Over 12 hours of high quality content for free!

[@davidnaranjo8695]

Ataxia?

[@richardtomboc4385]

Love you doc

[@khurramriaz1317]

Hi thanks for nice video I heard that doctors say that neuroplasticity stops after 6 months post stroke something critical window kind of thing I had stroke 7 months ago my left hand and is having defecit do I have hope for recovery and until how long I am 34 years old my whole life is upside down after stroke pls help I have no fine skills of my left hand

[@donpereira1890]

No. It does not stop as long as you keep at it ..

[@michaelmitchell4072]

Amazon books: Michael R Mitchell, PhD. Real Recovery Healing from medical Illness Stroke survivor 76 pgs. $10.99. personal & practical wisdom for survival & restoration

[@Spectre2434]

❤❤❤

[@MrHastings121]

This video is a time waste thetd is nothing fruitful a part self promotion

[@JohnSaylock-ec4cd]

Talks and talks and says nothing.