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Post-Stroke ailment?

p0rtzer0

My mother in law aged 65 had a stroke a couple of months ago. She is not able to speak or walk. she is awake but can not recognize anyone...

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Diagnose symptons: Twitching on/in right side of head just above top of ear

Suziebr

My male roommate, who wears glasses told me that he has had a twitching feeling in his head just above the top of his ear for the past mo...

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Did anyone’s tongue stay to the right side inside your cheek?

MamaCass74

I had mild to severe right shoulder upper arm pain with numbness/ tingling in hand for a few days. I can’t really remember exactly what...

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My father had an ischemic stroke at age 89

squinun

He cannot stand due to left arm and leg weakness. He insists on doing things which have no real-world connection... like he will say w...

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stroke and eyelid failure

jkmw

My 72 year old mother had a stroke. She was unable to open her eyelids for two days. Now she can open one, almost completely. The doctors...

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Mom had thalamic stroke. Seeking advice.

Udee7975

Mom is on diabetic 2 meds and high blood pressure. She's not overweight for her height. She's in her 60s. Walks 30 minutes daily. Bac...

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