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Know
the warning signs
Strokes
come on suddenly. They often attack one
side of the body, you may:
Feel
weak, numb, or unable to move a certain part of your body.
Have
blurred or fuzzy vision
Have
a very painful headache
Have
trouble talking or understanding others
Feel
dizzy or lose your balance
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Support Group Goals: |
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To
educate and
To
support survivors and their families
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Progress
is always possible. Stroke survivors should continue to stay hopeful
and courageous.
Know
you can be treated. Many people recover from stroke. You need
to know the warning signs; go to a hospital immediately. Certain
drugs are only effective the first threes hours after symptoms
begin.
If you or
someone in your family is recovering from a stroke, you may feel
like you are the only one trying to understand the immense changes
in your life. Be assured that others have similar feelings, and
now there is a safe place to share those feelings. Stroke support
groups offer survivors and family members a way to understand
those changes and enrich their lives after stroke.
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For
more information call,
Phyllis Ligon, facilitator 434-454-7606
Wendy Fuller 434-517-3094
Suzanne E. Wallace 434-572-8909
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