Headaches,dizziness, and vision

[crittlebird]

I am 49 yrs old and had a brain stem stroke on June 20, 2007. I am left with dizziness which leaves me walking with a walker. I also have left field visual loss in both eyes, and extreme headaches. Are these normal leftover symptoms? All the tests they gave me showed 2 strokes had happened within 3 wks. If anyone else has these symptoms please let me know. I am currently receiving physical therapy for the dizziness. My signs of my strokes was vertigo and throwing up. Will I always be dizzy and off balance or will these symptoms go away? Thanks for any input.

[erwin]

im had a stroke last may 15,2007 followed b Belle's Palsy after that week. As of now, i drive, but with difficulty of hearing on the right side and a little bit of loss balance in the rightside, i cannot run.

[dmomom]

And, YES, looking forward to everyone's recovery ( I hear good things about the prognosis from these strokes!)  Cheers, indeed!

[dmomom]

My husband had a left thalamic stroke last month.  His symptoms seem to vary a bit from yours, but his neurologist showed us his MRI results.  There are very small regions in the thalamus that are responsible for judgement and emotions, to name a few.  He mentioned that people who have a thalamic stroke often undergo states of mania or depression.  He has not had any of those symptoms, but perhaps this is a cause for your depression.  I don't know if antidepressants help.  You might want to f/u with your MD about this.  His symptoms are mostly expressive aphasia, anomia- difficulty knowing the names of things or people.   He also has this hole in his heart so there is some debate about repairing it.  Still trying to determine the cause.  

[Man in a cage]

I am 36 and had a left thalamic stroke on 23rd April 2007. I was also left with dizziness, narrow visual field, extreme sensitivity to bright lights and extreme headaches too. The headaches has since improved tremendously after taking medication prescribed by my Psychiatrist (Singapore). The headaches is still present, but at a much lesser degree.

Joesi is right. I have seen some improvements during my first 90 days. However, i think there is still a long way to go for myself.

My doctors are not sure what is the actual cause of my stroke. However, i will be going for my Atrial Septal Closure (plug the hole in the heart) to reduce the risk of second stroke. Not sure if it helps.

Feeling quite bad myself. I may be undergoing "depression state".

Anyway, lets look forward to our recovery! Cheers

[joesi]

It's only been five weeks since your stroke. Typically, the first 90 days shows the most improvements. Brain strokes can be very complicated. I doubt anyone can answer your question however, NEVER GIVE UP. Keep at the rehab.