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My sister's 8 wks pregnant and she's just had a stroke ...

49 replies

roisin · 31/03/2004 20:31

Apparently it's not that uncommon. Does anyone have any experience of this? What about the baby?

Still waiting to hear more news. Not a huge stroke, but not a tiny one either. Her speech has been affected, and some muscle weakness, particularly in her arm.

She's only 31.

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Janstar · 31/03/2004 20:38

Sorry roisin, no experience, just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear it and hope she has a quick recovery.

kiwisbird · 31/03/2004 20:42

I'm so sorry, not knowing much about it, bust wishing so much for everything to be ok
Love J xx

neetsmassi · 31/03/2004 20:42

No experience either but would just like to say hope everything turns out ok. LOL

popsycal · 31/03/2004 20:43

hope all is ok roisin

forestfly · 31/03/2004 20:44

Roisin so sorry, i can't help either but i'm sure somone will soon. I'm glad it wasn't a big one, take care xx

bunny2 · 31/03/2004 20:44

I read abou this recently, I'll see if I still have the magazine.

marthamoo · 31/03/2004 20:45

Roisin, no experience/advice either, I'm afraid - just wanted to say I hope your sister makes a speedy recovery.

Angeliz · 31/03/2004 20:48

No advice here either i'm afraid but i hope it all turns out o.k++++++++

Jimjams · 31/03/2004 20:58

A friend of a friend had one. She had a very big one- and it was touch and go for a while- it was her second pregnancy. However she made a full recovery and even went on to have twins. (with a third pregnancy- the 2nd pregnancy didn't survive).

Hope she gets better soon. Must be very scary.

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roisin · 31/03/2004 20:59

Thanks for all your messages. I love mumsnet

My parents have gone in to see her this evening, so I'm waiting for them to phone with the news.

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suedonim · 31/03/2004 21:11

I don't know anyone who's had a stroke while pg but I do know of some younger stroke patients. Apparently, the lookout for young people is good because it tends to be a one-off event, unlike in an older person when it can be due to furred-up arteries, high BP etc. Thinking of your sis and hoping the news is good, Roisin.

bunny2 · 31/03/2004 21:11

Found it. It was in Woman magazine. A 32 yo woman was 20 wks pg when she had a stroke. It is rare to have one so young, she is recovering now - shall I send you the article? Email me your address and I'll post it tomorrow.
Also try this site

bunny2 · 31/03/2004 21:12

the URL in the mag is www.stroke.org.uk. Must be wrong.

aloha · 31/03/2004 21:12

Roisin, how awful. This sounds dreadfully upsetting. I don't know much about strokes but there's a support/info group at www.stroke.org.uk.

WideWebWitch · 31/03/2004 21:12

No experience but how awful, you must be beside yourself, I hope she's OK.

bunny2 · 31/03/2004 21:13

no, its fine. type it in manually, I cant do the link for some reason

Hulababy · 31/03/2004 21:13

No experience either but wanted to wish you and them lots of luck, and hope everything is okay.

tamum · 31/03/2004 21:14

I'm so sorry to hear this roisin, I hope she makes a full and rapid recovery.

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roisin · 31/03/2004 21:22

Thanks bunny2 - and everyone else for your messages - I'll email you my address now. Would be very grateful to read that article. Thanks.

Dh was on the phone when my mum rang and now her phone is engaged. My sister is improving - speech affected but understandable, right arm very bad.

But she didn't say anything on the message about prognosis for her or the baby.

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WedgiesMum · 31/03/2004 21:26

roisin - just read this. Thinking of you and her and the rest of your family.Keep us informed??

WMxx

Kayleigh · 31/03/2004 21:28

roisin, no advice either but so sorry to hear this. I hope your sister makes a full recovery.

jampot · 31/03/2004 21:47

Roisin - I hope your sis makes a full recovery and baby is well too. Thinking of you all xxx

Posey · 31/03/2004 22:01

Lots of love from here too.
Wishing your sister a full and speedy recovery xxx

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roisin · 31/03/2004 22:11

I've spoken to my mum now, but not much more to report. She's making good progress - is walking; physio starts tomorrow on her arm, which is worst affected at present. They're not giving her any drugs (that might affect the baby).

She's had CT and MRI scans, but these apparently haven't given them anything to go on. My mum didn't know whether there's any risk of her having another one or what the prognosis is for her or the baby.

My brother is a surgeon (so speaks the language) and he's visiting her on Friday. So we may find out more then.

Thanks again everybody for your posts.

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