Stroke at a young age - Stroke Message Board

Rachael · 11-17-2000, 06:58 PM

One of my friends has just had a serious stroke and he's only 21. He's now paralysed down one side. He was such a sparky boy, and it's devastating for him and everyone who knows him. Does anyone else know anyone who's had a stroke at such a young age? Is he likely to have more now?

Any comments and views welcome.

Rachael

Peter Brown · 11-17-2000, 09:31 PM

Rachael, stroke can affect anyone of any age not just old people as was my perception (I was 44 at the time of my stroke). I have a work mate who has a son who had a haemoragic stroke at the age of 12. It is something that we have to learn to live with, improvement depends on many things and can take from months to years and even limited in some cases.

I hope your friend recovers well.

Pooky · 11-18-2000, 05:44 PM

I had a very bad stroke when I was only 22. I didn't/couldn't move the left side of my body for four months. If you need to know the risk factors for strokes, go here: [url="http://click.hotbot.com/director.asp?id=1&target=http://webmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_6462853&query=%2Brisk+%2Byou ng+%2Bstroke+%2Bfactors&rsource=LCOSW1"]http://click.hotbot.com/director.asp?id=1&target=http://webmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_6462853&query=%2Brisk+%2Byou ng+%2Bstroke+%2Bfactors&rsource=LCOSW1[/url]

Rachael · 11-22-2000, 07:30 AM

Thank you both for your words.

Very much appreciated.

Rachael

cheliqua · 12-21-2000, 02:58 PM

I too had a stroke, when I was an infant. I'm now 27 and have had 2 TIA's. We recently discovered that I have a blood clotting disorder, Factor V Leiden, which is responsible for them. I have weakness on my right side and some things are difficult. Tell your friend to keep his chin up!!

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