sad news--wife had stroke

Sadly, my wife of many years, who was already in poor health, just had a massive stroke. I sit with her in the hospital, but she does not wake up or respond, 8 days in now. Need hope...not knowing is so difficult. Thank you.

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SethGreene531 · M

Some case histories and personal accounts of survival
As well as hope for future recovery -- TED Talk

Covid survivor who suffered stroke while in a coma learns to read and write again

https://www.facebook.com/ITVWales/videos/951932135611289/?t=1

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFhPwOMzjek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NplLk3hjgyk

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Resources/breakdown of massive stroke process and recovery outcome:

https://www.flintrehab.com/coma-after-stroke/

Previously, experts thought that individuals in long-term comas could not recover. However, recent research suggests that late recovery is possible thanks to the remarkable plasticity of the human brain.

If a patient recovers from a coma, they may regain consciousness slowly, moving through the stages of coma including a vegetative state and minimally conscious state. The eyes may regain movement first before other voluntary responses slowly appear.

There is no doubt that waiting for a loved one to wake up from a coma can be distressing. The uncertainty can create anxiety and stress, making it important for loved ones to seek their own support during this time.

The good news is that there are steps you can take to maximize chances of recovery for your loved one in a stroke-induced coma. We will discuss those steps next.

MORE
https://clinicalconnection.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/innovations-in-stroke-care-and-rehabilitation

https://www.saebo.com/blog/9-ways-help-elderly-recover-stroke/

https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/stroke-recovery

You and your wife continue to be remembered in prayer. That the Master Surgeon presides.
And through the resilience and adaptation of the human body; a relentless medical team, whose skill and innovation is lead by a higher power, she will prevail.

God Bless.

Docdon23 · M

@SethGreene531 Thank you for all of this. I will look it over when i can. Been sitting with her in hospital for 8 days now. She has not woken up at all...but we wait...

SethGreene531 · M

@Docdon23 You're quite welcome. I hope it brings you some reassurance and comfort.
Do not give up, continue researching.
At her bedside is where you're needed most right now. Hang in there, don't lose faith.