The following stories are hosted on the Dipex website.
People describe their experiences of having a stroke or TIA including initial symptoms, seeking help and the ‘medical’ processes of making a diagnosis. They also talk about what initially happened either in hospital or at home.
People describe their experiences of the effect of stroke on body function, including arm and leg function, sight, eating, communication and continence. They also talk about emotional changes, fatigue and the effect on memory and concentration.
People talk about their thoughts about the cause and risk factors of stroke or TIA. They also describe their experiences of things to help reduce the risk of another stroke including medication, surgery and lifestyle changes.
People talk about recovery after the stroke including rehabilitation at hospital or home. This included physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
People describe the impact of stroke on their life including home, work, leisure and finances. They also talk about their experiences of other support services including stroke nurses, social work, home helps and home nursing.