# My Mom Had A Stroke **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 28, 2002, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145 "2002-05-28T07:30:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/1 "2002-05-28T07:30:01Z")
Yesterday my Mom had a mini-stroke, She has some loss of the use of her arm and leg on her left side, short term memory disfunction and is plain scared, so am I for that matter. Thankfully my younger sister decided to come visit on the spur of the moment and was there when it happened and got Mom to the hospital. I am going to Mom’s tomorrow (or I suppose today since it is after 2 am here) she cried today and asked me not to so I didn’t, but I will later no matter what she says. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I am scared out of my wits. ---
**Author:** ![LolaBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@LolaBaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaBaby)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/2 "2002-05-28T07:54:01Z")
Your mother and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/3 "2002-05-28T08:07:32Z")
I’m sorry. I will be thinking of her and of you. ---
**Author:** ![JavaMaven1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@JavaMaven1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JavaMaven1)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/4 "2002-05-28T08:22:44Z")
You & your mom are in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/5 "2002-05-28T09:39:06Z")
I’ve been in your position, **Ayesha**. You and your mom are in my thoughts. I saw my own mum go through three strokes – they can destroy the soul as surely as they impair the body. Good thoughts, positive vibes – and much, much strength as you help her through her recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Wicked\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/2acd7d/32.png) [@Wicked\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wicked_Blue)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/6 "2002-05-28T11:17:09Z")
:🤗:, Aye. You and your family are in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![odd-socks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/c67d28/32.png) [@odd-socks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/odd-socks)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/7 "2002-05-28T11:21:18Z")
Thinking of you. ---
**Author:** ![Essured](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/8 "2002-05-28T11:39:52Z")
{{{Ayesha & family}}} All the best. I will be thinking of you. ---
**Author:** ![Venoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c4cdca/32.png) [@Venoma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Venoma)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/9 "2002-05-28T14:35:11Z")
I am very sorry, **Ayesha**. Just remember that, while she has life, there will always be hope. Fear is normal, in this sort of case, but must try to put it to good use! A drive to return to a normal life will help her. I will pray for her, and ask my dear departed Dad (smooches, daddy) to put in a good word. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/10 "2002-05-28T15:48:07Z")
I’m very sorry, Aye. I’m hoping for the best. You’ll be in my thoughts. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/11 "2002-05-28T16:33:35Z")
**Ayesha** , prayers and good thoughts are winging your way. My MIL had two TIA’s in rapid succession about four years ago, so I can understand your feelings right now. Great advances in stroke therapy are being made and with therapy my MIL made a full recovery. You have my every wish that your Mom’s recovery is quick and full. ---
**Author:** ![Kricket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f14d63/32.png) [@Kricket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kricket)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/12 "2002-05-28T17:47:04Z")
I was just thinking about you and wondering how you were doing. I’m so sorry to hear this. I will we keeping you in my thoughts and let us know how things are going and if there is any way I can help. ---
**Author:** ![Sassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Sassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassy)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/13 "2002-05-28T18:48:58Z")
Oh dear! I will keep you and your mom in my prayers. Be well, take care of yourself and keep us posted! ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/14 "2002-05-28T19:35:26Z")
My very best to you and your mom, **Ayesha**. ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/15 "2002-05-28T19:40:49Z")
**Ayesha** , my mom had a stroke when she was 42. I was 16 at the time. It was a crazy experience, and I was scared out of my mind. Thankfully it was a minor stroke and everything worked out all right. But I know what you’re going through, and it’s tough. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Slainte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@Slainte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slainte)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/16 "2002-05-28T21:41:54Z")
Positive Vibes on their way to your Mom. ---
**Author:** ![PunditLisa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4af34b/32.png) [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/17 "2002-05-28T23:22:11Z")
Strokes are so scary. If it’s any consolation I know several people who have had them that recovered completely. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2002, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/18 "2002-05-28T23:27:58Z")
my thoughts and prayers are with you. ---
**Author:** ![spathiphyllum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6f9a4e/32.png) [@spathiphyllum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spathiphyllum)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2002, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/19 "2002-05-29T00:15:50Z")
You have my thoughts and prayers too. Since my dad had a stroke when I was still a child, I can relate to the fear and confusion. Fortunately, despite some setbacks and disabilities, he is doing fairly well still, almost 10 years later. My point is simply that, even after a major disabling stroke, there _is_ hope. Thank God that your mother was able to get help quickly. Hopefully if it was truly a mini stroke there won’t be any permanent harm. ---
**Author:** ![Runadoc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Runadoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runadoc)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2002, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145/20 "2002-05-29T01:08:51Z")
(((Ayesha and your family))) My thoughts and prayers are with you. Trish [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-had-a-stroke/111145.md?page=2)