KimCrowe38

After my stroke in December of 03, I constantly worried I'd have another. Yet, I have not and it's been nearly 8 years. I think a lot has to do with the alleged cause of the stroke, which in my case was a head injury in a car accident. Still though, doctors tell you it can happen again simply because it's happened once before. I wish people in general would realize this is something that can happen to anyone at any given time. Perhaps then they would stop trying to place blame and look for reasons why it can't happen to them.

I am 7 years post stroke and was 41 years old when it happened. Like most everyone it was TOTALLY unexpected. I have heard the rumors about how a second stroke is imminent, especially with women, but I absolutely will not buy into it. Regardless of how or why it allegedly happened at such a young age, it does NOT have to happen again and there are many things we can do to curtail the possibility. Keep your head up if you are young and stroked, because I am living proof that you CAN remain healthy and possibly even get more healthy afterwards. A stroke at a young age is NOT a death sentence.