Support groups

[Brodo256]

I was just wondering how much support is out there for the younger stroke victims maybe in the format of groups or chatrooms or something.

[stillkickin242]

Hi Brodo256,
  I also had a stroke and have been looking for groups/message boards for young people who have had strokes. I haven't found too much, but there are a few groups on facebook.  It seems like all the resources are for parents of young kids/babies who have had strokes or much older people who have had strokes.  
  When did you have your stroke?  How have you been doing since?

[tmamma]

I to have been looking for a option. I'm 29 and had a stroke on June 17th.

[gallo50]

My 35 year old daughter had a stroke on August 26, 2008.  I have also been looking for a message board or a group for support for her.  Everything I am finding is for older people and I must say, young people's issues are so different.  If any of you find something please come back and post it. I would be curious to know why you each had your stroke at a young age?  My daughter's was from birth control pills and I think this is more common that most people realize.   I hope all of you are doing well with your recovery and with life in general.

[sue_in_oz]

Why was my response to this thread removed?  I have not had any communication with any mods regarding my post & yet it is gone.  I know I referred to other web sites  but numerous other posts do similar.  I was trying to help the OP get the support they are seeking.

KR

Sue

[RoRo40]

I am wondering the same thing. I am 40 years young and suffered a stroke Oct 1, 2008.  Also, I feel I was malpracticed by my primary physician and was told this in no uncertain terms from my new doctor.  Does anyone have any information on what recourse I can take, if any?  I know it would be hard to prove, but my God, she released me from the hospital while I was in the midst of having the stroke. I ended up back at the hospital much worse than before and was given tPA.  Thank God I am recovering.  It's been an uphill battle, but I have great support and a wonderful new team of physicians! :)

[Vaulti]

As everyone else, I am also looking for some sort of support group out there. I only just turned 20 about two months ago and it's kind of rough finding people my ago to relate to.