Best products from r/stroke
We found 13 comments on r/stroke discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 10 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
- MY STROKE OF INSIGHT
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2. Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits
3. FlintRehab Premium Quality Therapy Putty (4 Pack, 3-oz Each) for Hand Exercise Rehab. Fidgeting, and Stress Relief…
- Therapy putty Includes: four (4) variable resistance containers each with 3-oz of putty
- Industry standard resistances include: Yellow (x-soft), Red (Soft), Green (Medium), Blue (Firm)
- Made with high quality silicone putty. 3Oz/container. $1.16/ounce.
- Putty is non-toxic and unscented. Designed to increase flexibility, improve strength, decrease stiffness, and relieve joint pain.
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4. Keepafit Finger Exerciser & Hand Strengthener (3 Pack(Light+Medium+Heavy))
THERAPEUTIC. Works as a hand therapy ball and stretcher. Excellent for conditioning the extensor muscles of the hands. Great for preventing hand fatigue, arthritis, strain, and early signs of carpal tunnel.3 TENSION Avaiable. Light Tension, color coded pink, ideal for starters or rehab. Medium tensi...
5. TowelSelections Women's Robe, Turkish Cotton Terry Shawl Bathrobe X-Large/XX-Large Charcoal
TERRY SHAWL ROBE - Lily Collection shawl collar, terry cloth bathrobe. This robe is warm, absorbent and comfortable. Great for bath, pool and hot tub. The double stitched seams make this robe durable, and it has two front pockets so you can easily stash items away while you are going about your day....
6. Underworks Arthritis Bra with Hook and Loop Closure - Sleep and Leisure Breastfeeding Bra
- SIZE: Small-34 / Medium-36 / Large-38 / X-large 40 / 2X-42 / 3X-44 / 4X-46
ORDER BASED ON BRA SIZE: With a tape measure, take a snug measurement around the torso just below the bustline and add 3-inches. If the measurement results in an odd number, round up to the nearest even number. - EASY-OFF, EASY-ON STYLING OFFERS INDEPENDENCE! Pride and dignity! - No more help required. The center Velcro Hook and Loop is gentle and keeps the bra in place and makes it easy to remove when needed. And the new hook tab works like a lock preventing any curling up or disengaging of the closure. The hook tab also keeps the closure flat and smooth and adjustment to size is easy with the newly lengthened loop design.
- DEVELOPED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE NOT-SO-NIMBLE FINGERS. Hook and loop closure eliminates struggling with tiny clasps. EASY ACCESS BRA FOR BREASTFEEDING - Single handed operation makes it easy
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7. Buckingham Bra Angel Dressing Aid
- The first of its kind, ergonomically designed and adjustable to fit all sizes
- Telescopic action allows easy storage and discreetness
- Flexible collar to fit all sizes
- Soft rubber heart shaped chin pad for extra hold and comfort
- Easy to keep clean & latex free
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8. Relentless: How a Massive Stroke Changed My Life for the Better
- SUPER XL DOG BED measuring 48 Inches Long by 30 Inches Wide by 8 Inches Thick. Made for dogs weighing up to 100 pounds or more. One of the biggest dog beds on the market.
- HUGE CLASSIC DOG PILLOW stuffed with an orthopedic memory foam blend. Great for digging, circling, and flopping around. Adjusts to fit the contours of your dog.
- REMOVABLE AND MACHINE WASHABLE COVER with a plush sherpa top and piped sides. Pillow is encased in a waterproof liner.
- MADE FOR BIG DOG BREEDS like Rottweiler, Akita, Bloodhound, Labrador Retriever, Boxer, Golden Retriever, Bullmastiff, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Giant Schnauzer, Standard Poodle, Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound, Newfoundland, Weimaraner, and Husky.
- FITS DOG CRATES and Kennels Measuring 48 x 30 Inches.
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I had an "extended" ischemic stroke, starting with left side weakness and ending with left sided paralysis, It sucked but I just think it delayed rather than precluded some aspects of recover, If she's not getting worse then things can definitely get better.
I don't know about everybody else, but it became apparent to me that doctors can do little to treat strokes beyond blood thinners and trying to take preventive measures, there is no cure or antibiotic equivalent for stroke, but that is no excuse for a professional stroke team to be sloppy. Please go full speed ahead as a patient advocate for your mom until you get answers, there should be a case-worker or social worker at the hospital who is obligated to help when you throw up red flags. At the same time, don't be too hard on yourself, it is wonderful that you are available for your mom and I firmly believe that even feeling helpless as we all do, that bringing positive energy, humor and love to her and rehab can only have good results, it may take 4 years but I'm learning the brain is always adapting, changing, re-wiring, often at your expense as strokes are assholes with a low sense of humor but a "thousand cranes" worth of good effort and energy will pay off in the end.
America's best stroke centers- https://www.womenschoiceaward.com/awarded/best-hospitals/stroke-care/ (no idea how good the list is but I would certainly encourage you to get a second opinion from someplace that is doing academic medicine if possible. find a young neurology professor.)
Wild idea but strong cbd (cannabidiol) Oil does not have THC, is not a controlled substance in the US, and may have neuro- protective or recuperative properties if administered quickly enough. (I'll let you Google for studies)
Others are probably tired of hearing this, but I would encourage you to read My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey May 26, 2009 by Harvard Dr. Jill Taylor = https://www.amazon.com/My-Stroke-Insight-Scientists-Personal/dp/0452295548/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1502488014&sr=1-1&keywords=my+stroke+of+insight+taylor
First apply for Unemployment. That’s fastest and easiest. Next apply for State Disability. In my state of California, that lasts for a year. Then after a year has gone by, you can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance: SSDI. That takes about 6 months, and applicants are often denied for various reasons.
Many that are denied hire attorneys that specialize in this area. They work on a contingency basis- they only get paid if you win the appeal, and then get 30% of your settlement.
Another program is SSI. That’s a Social Security benefit based on income. I know very little about it.
There’s an easy to digest book on the entire subject:
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits https://www.amazon.com/dp/1413324843/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rYKVDbNT15CD5
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quality-Therapy-Putty-Exercise/dp/B01BLYNWIU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=theraputty+for+hand&qid=1574548807&sprefix=theraput&sr=8-3
https://patienteducation.osumc.edu/Documents/thra-put.pdf
This should do the trick! Also make sure your scapula is stabilized, that can effect hand coordination more than you might realize.
Also strengthen your forearm.
https://prohealthsys.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MM-SS-Wrist-Hand.pdf
And STRETCH after every strengthening session!! Tightness = weakness
This is just an example, but they make several types of bras with front closures and/or velcro that might help.
Bra Angel. My mother only has the use of one hand due to a stroke and this is a godsend for her independence.
yo need to read https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Massive-Stroke-Changed-Better/dp/1626345201/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=%22RELENTLESS%22&qid=1569189244&s=books&sr=1-8
I use one-hand nail clipper. One-hand nail clipper
From you are describing your grandfather is doing pretty good and it is looking positive for him as he can walk and say some words. It is possible for him to be functioning like before but it is hard to predict how he will recover.
I had a brain hemorrhage: what I learned from this on going experience is that it takes a lot of time to heal; months and years. Some people won't have any side effect from a brain injury, others will die. Your age and your lifestyle will affect how much and how fast you will recover but luck is an important factor also.
A brain injury is not like breaking an arm or losing a leg : those type of injuries are simple, you can see them and they don't affect the brain directly, they heal quickly. A brain injury is invisible and it is hard to predict the outcome.
After having read Ziferius comment, I would suggest watching this ted talk by Jill Bolt Taylor and reading this book : The brain that changes itself. Here a link to an episode of the nature of thing on CBC (Canada) talking about the book which I found interesting.
I wish your grandfather and you good luck on your journey !