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and Saturday morning my sister to say mom had had a stroke and was on her way to Truro hospital. Mom had lost the use of her left arm and leg and her face had dropped. Better news later on Saturday to say movement had returned a small amount and her face had gone back. But she cannot swallow and is on a drip. Yesterday she was out of bed but wanted a drink - bless her.
Will be phoning my sister in an hour to see how things are this morning. We decided only one of us would phone the hospital today as they are moving the ward mom is in and will have enough to do without both os us phoning. I do not know what to do - might look at some flights later today and see if any cheap ones are on offer - meanwhile I shall be keeping myself busy.

My sister was told that there was not a bleed on the brain but a clot of blood - do not know which is the better - anyone know ?

Mary xx

So sorry to hear this Mary.
I know what it's like to be in Spain and elderly parent back home,so have empathy with you.Its hard especially since you just got back,good job you have sister nearer.
Hope you can find cheap flight as I know you'll want to be there.
Love Brenda x

Mary so sorry to hear about your mum, x

Sorry to hear this Mary, such a worry for you. My Dad had a stroke which sounds like your Mum's when he was 87 he recovered most of his facilities very well. I hope it is the same for your Mum.

Mary so very sorry to hear this, I hope your Mum recovers quickly and gets that drink she wants.

Fingers crossed for you in finding a cheap flight. x

Mary
So sorry to hear of Mum's problems and when you are far away it makes it hard for you all.
Early intervention can bring really good results often, so I hope your mother is soon feeling alot better.

Gwyn

Yes Mary, hope she's well soon. Early recovery of movement and muscle is very encouraging that no major damage has occurred. I think the diffrence between "bleeding" and "clot" is that bleeding is called a haemorrage (cerebral in this case) whereas a clot is formed in some other part of the body, often the lung. It get caught in the narrow blood vessels in the brain and shuts off oxygen to the tissue. From what you say it's hopeful the clot moved on before any serious damage occurred. Prayers for your Mum.

Thank you all for your replies - I really appreciate it. But I have had a call from my sister this afternoon to say the hospital phoned to say mom seen by consultant and she did not have a stroke - she has a water infection. They are waiting for transport to take her back to the Care Home. My sister and I are shocked - how can a water infection give you symptons of a stroke ? Slurred speech, face dropped, unable to swallow (although she can now do this) - anyway my sister will go and see her when she gets back to the home.

Thanks again for all your responses.

Mary xx

Mary, if elderly people get a serious infection, or undergo other physical challenges such as surgery, it can really upset their body chemistry for a while, and this will affect brain function. I am guessing this is what happened to your mother.
So pleased it all resolved.
Jan

Mary,,,,,,,,, a WI in the elderly can cause confusion and muzzy speech, often mistaken for stroke symptoms....as she seemed to improve with saline she may have been dehydrated aswell,,,,,,some anti bios and more fluid intake should see great improvment......the home should make sure elderly people drink lots...

Mary
sorry to here about your Mum hope she gets better soon and makes speedy recovery
Dutchxx

That's better news Mary,though its not nice to have Water infection it can soon be treated and cleared up pretty quickly. X x

Hope your Mum will soon feel better now she has a proper diagnosis Mary. What a worry for you after just returning home.

I think a lot of elderly people get poorly because they aren't checked on their fluid intake, let's hope her care home will make sure she stays hydrated in future so there are no more scares, it must have been frightening for her as well as you and your sister.

Lizx