DESPERATELY NEEDING HELP

[J666oey]

Hi, I hope someone can help.
My father had a stroke about a year and a half ago due to a small bleed.
Since then he has gone down hill dramatically. He has no physical ailments but he has no energy at all. He has had to stop working, doesn't drive anymore etc. He's getting worse all the time rather than better, i'm at my wits end as i dont know what i can do to help him. His doctor is of no use whatsoever.
I will be greatful of any help or information.
Thank you

[Justice9]

I have been in ur father's shoes. I was 37 when I had my stroke. I am also a social worker. I would def. Refer ur dad to a mental health worker of some kind,medical social worker,psych. etc.That way they can at least rule out mental health issues such as depression. Believe me, I speak from experience, the long, slow road back can b very depressing. Advocate-don'
t wait.

[i_jennings]

Hi there,

I feel for ya. I know how much that my family and I are going through right now with my mother's stroke recovery. One smart thing that one of my brothers suggested. It was changing my mother's diet. She was receiving mostly a sugary solution thru her iv then we were feeding her mostly applesauce and pudding. He decided that she needs something more to boost her energy levels like oatmeal, bananas, yogurt, steak, fish and sometimes chocolates. Once you start with their basic needs then you can start on their other needs like motivation and exercise.

  I hope for all the best in your situation. Just remember to stay patient and calm with them. I know it hard at times but it is just as hard, if not harder for them in their recovery. It takes a quite awhile for someone to recover and come back from a stroke. Still, it is possible with a lot of support.  

Best of success to you there.

[Nickie72]

Excuse my typoos. ;)

[Nickie72]

First and most foremost, if his doctor isn't doing anything to help him, it's time for a new doctor. His lack of energy could be more serious than you think, and a number of things could be wrong.

A few questions: How old is your father? Does he see a Cardiologist and take heart meds? If so, what is the medication? Is he showing any signs of depression?