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Newbie Stroke Survivor Introductions

Are you a stroke suvivor? How long ago did you have your stroke? Tell us about yourself, even if you are just a newbie to the organization. Also learn about the message board and posting here. (NOTE: Please ask your questions in the other forums.)

• Today, 06:37 PM
• In: introducing sylvie
• By: sylvie 

Stroke Survivor Support

Serious talk and questions about your stroke. Tell us how you are feeling and what makes you feel that way. How is your stroke affecting your life and causing you to be down? (NOTE: Only survivors may start a topic here. Family and caregiver forums are below.)

• Today, 07:34 PM
• In: Spasticity Right Hand
• By: Ethyl17 

Young Stroke Survivor Support

This forum is reserved for young stroke survivors, under aged 46, to provide support and to discuss issues relevant to survivors their age.

Subforums:

1. Introduce Yourself
2. Young Adult Stroke Support
3. Neck Manipulation
4. Post-stroke Weight Gain
5. Relationships

• Yesterday, 11:32 PM
• In: Found this on my homepage
• By: AmbassadorLenny 

Brainstem Stroke Talk

Discussions about issues that brainstem stroke survivors face.

Subforums:

1. Introductions
2. Brainstem Stroke Support
3. Tips and Suggestions
4. Brainstem Stroke Caregivers and Family

• Today, 09:52 AM
• In: being tired
• By: Markw 

The Stroke and Diabetes Connection

Discussions about how you are managing diabetes. What struggles do you face? What tips can you share?

• Today, 02:39 PM
• In: Diabetes border line
• By: AmbassadorLenny 

Lighter Side of Strokes

This forum is for discussing the lighter side of stroke. Compare life's postive or minor situations about living with your stroke. Also use this forum to share your proudest moments as a survivor.

• Today, 04:35 PM
• In: What caused your stroke?
• By: thejule1 

Therapies or Treatments

Tell others about any therapies or treatments that you have either used, know or have questions about and would like to discuss. (Caregiver and family questions welcome here, too.)

• Today, 12:30 PM
• In: anyone ever tried chinese a...
• By: Amphy 

Medication

Tells us what medication you are on. Ask questions about certain drugs here. We will try to get you answers! (Caregivers and family, ask your questions about drugs here, too.)

• Today, 12:37 PM
• In: Coumadin & cymbalta
• By: Amphy 

Research Discussion

Discussion of research studies, study programs and advances in stroke treatment not yet available to the public.

• 21 August 2010 - 11:18 PM
• In: Painkiller use linked to st...
• By: AmbassadorLenny 

Stem Cell Therapy

Ask questions and make comments about this therapy of the future, to potentially treat your stroke deficits.

Subforums:

1. Articles and other documents
2. Discussions
3. News

• 03 April 2010 - 11:48 AM
• In: Stem cell formation migrati...
• By: AmbassadorLenny 

Language Disorders

Discuss language disorders in this forum including all speech difficulties and the inability to read or write. Survivors and family members can both share good and bad experiences here plus ask questions about speech therapies and coping strategies.

• 27 July 2010 - 08:18 PM
• In: Sniff’ device helps paralys...
• By: Ksmith 

Advertising

Discussions about products from sponsors who are collaborating with The Stroke Network.

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Members Meeting Members

Use this forum to explore and plan city, state or regional gatherings with other StrokeNet members.

Subforums:

1. United States
2. International

• 11 August 2010 - 06:10 PM
• In: California
• By: Dani121909 

Blog Community Forum

Top blogs will be posted here by the Blog Community Moderator. Also find a tutorial and ideas for starting a blog here. 'Blog talk' for community members is also welcome and find topics about our site's book club posted here.

• 08 April 2010 - 09:44 PM
• In: mum's dying swan episode
• By: AmbassadorLenny 

Community Discussions

Meaningful discussions from stroke survivors and stroke caregivers about broad stroke-related topics. Things like acceptance issues, SSDI, celebrity stroke survivors, stroke issues and stroke stories in the media, etc. (NOTE: For insurance and health care system topics, please use the 'Health Care Issues and Concerns' forum below.)

• Today, 01:50 PM
• In: Handicap accessibilities de...
• By: fking 

Kitchen Tips

Share your kitchen tips/helps with others.

Subforums:

1. Healthy Living Recipes

• 06 August 2010 - 07:09 PM
• In: Potato peeler
• By: fking 

Weight Loss

Struggling with weight issues post stroke? Get the support you need to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Share frustrations, what works or find a diet buddy.

• Today, 01:14 PM
• In: WEIGHT LOSS
• By: fking 

Classic Postings and Advice

Important Reading for Survivors and Caregivers. No posting; read only forum!

• 23 June 2010 - 09:30 AM
• In: Being honest with myself.
• By: LSL 

Medical Equipment and Disability Aids

Tell other members what type of equipment and disability aids you are using or looking for including where you purchased (if you did) and for what price? Forum includes topics on making homes more accessible.

• 28 August 2010 - 10:23 PM
• In: Walk-Aide
• By: AmbassadorLenny 

Disability Hobbies and Sports

Use this forum to post about hobbies and sports that can be done one-handed or from a wheelchair. If you've found a way to adapt a pre-stroke hobby or sport to your post-stroke life, share it here. If you are looking for ways to adapt a hobby or sport to fit your disability post it here. Maybe someone can help.

• 30 August 2010 - 10:15 PM
• In: Yoga
• By: AmbassadorLenny 

Inspirational Thoughts and Humor

This forum includes poetry, inspirational thoughts, life affirmation topics, and humorous posts.

• Today, 04:30 PM
• In: The Queen and Dolly Go To H...
• By: mikev 

Birthdays, Holiday Greetings and Stroke Anniversaries

Wish your cyberbuddies best wishes in this forum. Check the calendar for birthday notices. Use this forum to also mark the anniversary of your stroke.

• Today, 05:04 PM
• In: "BIRTHDAY GREETINGS"
• By: AmbassadorLenny 

Off-Topic Discussions

Anything goes in this forum, except stroke related topics: hobbies, sports, current events, etc., etc. If it doesn't fit in the other forums, it probably belongs here. Post local 'meet-ups' here.

• Today, 10:47 AM
• In: Earl and Fiona
• By: AmbassadorLenny 

Relationships

This caregiver/survivor forum can include topics about sex, about how your spouse is treating you since the stroke, or you can talk to someone from the opposite sex to get a perspective on your situation. This forum also includes topics about changing relationships with friends or extended family due to the stroke.

Please, be respective about these sensitive topics.

• 12 August 2010 - 04:13 PM
• In: Personality changes
• By: mikev 

Newbie Stroke Caregiver Introductions

Are you a stroke caregiver? How long ago did a stroke touch your life? Introduce yourself, even if you are just a newbie to the organization. Also learn about the message board and posting here. (NOTE: Please ask your questions in other forums.)

• Today, 08:14 PM
• In: Mother had stroke
• By: homemom 

Stroke Caregiver and Family Support

Are you down and out? Do you need to vent? Or do you want to share something positive? Whether you are an actual stroke caregiver, a family member, friend or loved one, tell us what you are feeling and what stroke related issues you need support for or just want to share.

• Today, 07:16 PM
• In: Need Help with a Perspectiv...
• By: Ethyl17 

Stroke Caregiver and Family Questions

Questions and issues of new stroke caregivers or family members to the veteran stroke caregivers. What questions do you have about emotionally or physically caring for your loved one? (NOTE: If you have a question about a specific drug, type of therapy or a speech issue look for their forums up above.)

• Today, 04:21 PM
• In: No more driving for Dad
• By: Amphy 

Share with other Caregivers

Pass on your lessons learned to other stroke caregivers. What tips do you have for other stroke caregivers? Tell us about good moments.

• 27 August 2010 - 04:20 PM
• In: Definition: Caregiver
• By: Amphy 

Ailments

What kind of ailments has your loved one had and how have you cared for them? Tell us what you tried and what does and doesn't work.

• Today, 08:24 PM
• In: Left Side Neglect II
• By: mikev 

Call for Prayers

Caregivers and survivors who need prayers for a loved one, their whole family or themselves may post their requests here.

• 30 August 2010 - 07:02 PM
• In: PRAYERS FOR OUR KIMMIE
• By: hostlinda 

Health Care Issues and Concerns

Tell or ask stroke caregivers and survivors about the health care and insurance system issues that you have or are dealing with. Maybe your situation can help someone else. (NOTE: Find or post SSDI topics in the Community Discussions forum.)

• Yesterday, 04:08 PM
• In: Insurance and or Medicare
• By: fking 

Burn Out

How do you cope with your situation, overwhelming decision making, burn out and depression? Tell us your situation, new or veteran stroke caregiver.

• 28 August 2010 - 09:40 PM
• In: BURNOUT -- The stuff they n...
• By: mikev 

Lost a Loved One to Stroke

How do you cope with the pain caused when a stroke takes the life of someone you love? This forum is for those that have lost a loved one to stroke.

It is also for family members debating the tremendously tough decision on whether or not to take their loved one off of sustaining care or keep them alive. Sometimes you must make the selfless decision to let your loved ones "go."

• 17 August 2010 - 10:45 PM
• In: NEVER GIVE UP! Well what i...
• By: aboukas 

Announcements

Organization announcements are posted in this forum by our staff.

• 31 August 2010 - 09:05 PM
• In: ANNOUNCEMENT
• By: hostsue 

Feedback

Post your feedback to the CEO about the management of our organization in this forum. Post organization questions and comments. (NOTE: If you have 'how-to' or 'why' type questions, see the 'FAQ' and 'Help' buttons at the top of the board or write a ticket at the 'help desk' button.)

• 24 August 2010 - 02:45 PM
• In: New format frustration
• By: merichsen 

Polls & Surveys By or About Strokenet

From time to time, the organization will post polls and surveys that are of interest to our members. This forum is just for answering polls and surveys that are created by our staff.

• 30 August 2010 - 02:03 PM
• In: Do or did you have emotiona...
• By: Ken1950 

A plea for help!

An article about the rising operating expenses of StrokeNet.

• 02 October 2007 - 03:34 PM
• In: Download and Read
• By: Guest_Jean Walter_*

Daily Newsfeed

On-line news articles about stroke.

• Yesterday, 12:48 PM
• In: UCF Tries Novel Approach fo...
• By: AmbassadorLenny