Vance Blosser Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 Becky was improving very well and had an excellent weekend. She had a follow up with her kidney specialist and they were satisfied enough that her next appointment was set for 4 months. However, on the way home she developed some numbness in her elbow which spread to her hand. I took her to the ER and told them I was suspicious of a stroke and this was shortly confirmed. Due to the fact that I got her there fairly quickly she was well within the window where a clot buster drug could help protect her brain and she was placed in the Intensive Care Unit. Yesterday she could speak but had aphasia (inability to select the correct word) although the words she got out were clear and distinct. This morning she is improved, she has regained a lot of function in her left arm. Her remaining limbs and face were mostly unaffected. I have been told she will go to a care facility on discharge for rehab before she can return home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooden Nickel Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 I am so glad you got it treated early. Here's hoping she gets to return home soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Blosser Posted December 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussN Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Vance: So sorry to learn of Becky's continuing medical issues. She is incredibly fortunate to be with you! RussN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilge Keel Dave Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 How is Becky doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Blosser Posted January 13 Author Report Share Posted January 13 Sorry for the late reply, my browser had an issue and was NOT showing new pages. Becky was sent home on 12-31 and is doing pretty well. She speaks normally, just forgets a word now and then. She gets around pretty much on her own. She is having a week full of follow up appointments this week, and more in the weeks to come. She has some weakness on the left side but is able to use all limbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooden Nickel Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 Having her back home is a great way to start the year. I am so glad. If she already can use all her limbs and can speak normally, I am sure she will have a pretty complete recovery. Thank you for letting us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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