paulg

Good Morning i have just had the swine flu jab last weds,i was strongly advised to have it,and i know some people are not wanting the vaccine. I will say i did hav a bit of reaction to the jab my arm became very sore and could not move much plus i was a bit feverish, but this has now passed, i was ok with the seasonal jab. paulg

:redface:Even though i had a stroke i have the same problems working, and i also been told that i should not work! tiredness and bad fatique is always thier, i have changed my job at the company and reduced hours but even now is a problem, will have to look at early retirement maybe but as we all know this at the moment is not worth much:frown: Still i have learnt to take lots of small breaks which does help. tc paul

sam Hi i too had the same request for my sick note, and i could not even walk and my wife had to take me down although the doctor did sighn me of for 3 months of which i had to see after that period. tc paul

:thumbsup:thanks for your replies. i had a phone call again today saying that they need to speak to my wife with any care needs too, they also think i could attend some group meetings to help with my short term memory. i been told that i must cut down on hours of work, and will see if any benifits may be for me, my consultant at the hospital has said she would right any letters to support me in any claims, although i dont expext much:frown: I have also told headway about this site and they our aware of the site anyway. tc all paulg

Hi All just had headway on phone seems they can help me. because i am a paid up ni contibutions they should be able to get social allowance for i am to wait for thier phsycholigist to ring me to see how that could help with my short term memory which has got worse in last 6 months due to a further TIA . tc all paulg

:-DThanks for your replies, a chap from headway is to ring me today, i hope he can help me with my short term memory, as at work today it was causing me problems, and head aches, so i let you know how i get on-- ps it is Headway of southampton. tc paul:crazy:

:frown5: After attending last week a cognitive memory assessment, of which i have some short time memory probs i was told that i had had another TIA in the past 2-6 months. , have been advised to reduce my working hours ,as i was getting too tired causing this TIA. I have been reffered to the org Headway, to see if thay can help me , of which they have contacted me. Has anyone else here have any dealings with headway.tc paul

Hi i also have this problem from time to time if i walk far or use my left side a lot my right side complains, i also have had calcium problems which cause severe tiredness, and i take calcachew tabs for that and is often known as HPTH a blood test will confirm this. paulg

:razz:Hi Andi ,i have just been booked in to surgery for jab but i am always asked which arm. paul

Well this has happened to me! i am presently seeing a pshycoligist for this condition which became much worse for back last year ,when i had a bad relapse from stoke complications and other illnesses which got me.I am trying now to take life much easier,and cut down on my work hours and i am finding it very diffilclt to cope with tiredness.tc all paul

Hi caroline,i have left side weakness since my stroke,and take a lot of medication to contol it , i use to get serios musle spasams ( which did put in hospital for 7 weeks ), but now learn to live with it and know your limitations. tc paul

yes i saw that program too ,brought back me also bad memories tc paul

Hi Trish i myself have been through this minefield,i have in the past have got a social council worker to fill mine in,and i am being assessed at this time i get low rate personal care but social worker thinks i should get middle rate ,i will let you know,as my stroke side has not improved. tc paul

Hi ,i know what he is going through,since my stroke 3 yrs ago and a major relapse june last year (through trying to do to much)it is very hard to keep up ,i have had a lot of support from the stroke unit at my local hospital which is still ongoing,i am lucky that my employer lets me work 2-3 mornings a week and work the rest frpm home,but even now i tire very fast.its something that you have to find what works best for him,and of course with world credit crunch as well you feel that you need to work. one thing for sure he is not alone.paul

Hi thier i had the use of a TENS Machine (Transcutaneous electrical nerve Stimulation ) on my left stroke side mainly for the shoulder and found it very good , the nhs lent me one four 6 weeks but you can buy them over the counter tc paul

Since my main stroke dec 2005 Fatigue has been a very major factor in my life since causing big upheavels at work and home, the more you try to fight it the worse you seem to get. I am currently still under hospital guidence for this problem,and i was told today that i should not work full time again while having this fatigue,i tried too hard this year and ended up in hosptal for 7 weeks so i have to learn to relax. tc all paul

Its the same with me i had my main stroke 3 yrs ago and short term memory is awfull i now make notes when i do things and what i have to go!

Hi donna i know in detail what you are goung through !. I have been seeing a psycholigist for some 12 weeks now since my last stay in hospital may june this year,these people are rare to see ,and i have gained some recovery from deppression of the effects of stroke.It just so happens i saw her today ,and she commente on the btg and thought it was a very good site for help,you need to push for this type of help ,and i have found it worthwhile!.i do take a antidepresant drug called mirtazepine 45g its expensive but does work.take care paul an sue

good luck with scan ,hope you not have to wait too long. paul and sue

Hello i totally understand what you are going through!i have been recently been told i have moderate depression,after a recent long stay in hospital with stroke complications and pneumonia,(had my 3rd stroke in boxing day 2005).Talking about it is a good way of self help ,i also see a psychologist who has been a great help plus some medication, but most of all you are not alone,getting professional help is difficult ,but is worthwhile.take care paulg

hi, since my stroke ,i have been put on a blood thinning drug of 400gram a day dipyridamole (persantin) plus i have had anti clotting drug heprin,like janet i also take a nearve drug amitriptyline.paul

sorry i have not replied sooner i am trying to see my way around the site.after seeing my occupatianal therapist i can now work at home (only 30mins a day thats the deal, i work for a company thats been very supportive with me (i have worked for them 35yrs)i must say one thing 18months ago i went to a nhs work rehab unit (thier is only 3 in uk as far as i know)and met people with brain bleeds or head injuries,and we all seem to have very similar disabilties,and all of us adapt,although i tried to adapt too fast. some guidence please what is the green room? and i cant seem to find myself on board under newbie. take care all paulg

thank you for your warm welcome.after 3 yrs i have now got some help from the psycology medcine at my hospital to hel me deal with stroke and the physical and mental problems it causes,up to now i have been seeing the doctor for 6 weeks and is of great help,but it seems that thier is a very short suooly of these people.paulg

hello i am a newbie,but not to strokes. i have had 2 tias and a med stroke. i had my first Tia 2002 which effected my right eye causing partial blindness.my main stroke was on boxing day 2005 and had no swalling control or left side movement.i had 8 weeks in hospital,and after a lot of treatment 14months i went back to work ,with a claw hand (left) and a limp . i then tried to do too much like we do! and ended up with severe spasticity and pneumonia,with another 7 weeks in hospital.i am now trying to recover. i was recommended this site as i am also a different strokes member too.