Mamagotcha's journal

Written by wild_irises, via wordweaverlynn, on the urging of elisem:

My life is infinitely richer and more joyful because elisem is in it.

Because tnh recognized the symptoms of stroke earlier this week, elisem is not only still in my life, but effectively unharmed. There's a very short window for administering stroke treatment, which is TPA (tissue plasminogen activator) for ischemic strokes, so everything depends on recognizing what's happening and getting to a hospital immediately.

The American Heart Association's symptom page is here. Elise's brief story of what happened to her is here.

In case you don't feel like clicking links, here are the basics. Watch for sudden

- numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
- confusion, trouble in speaking or understanding
- trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- severe headache with no known cause.

If these occur, call emergency services (911 in the U.S., 999 in the U.K.) immediately.

I am so glad you are in my life... please take care of yourself, for me and for the rest of us who love you!