is it possible to fake stroke symptoms during the recovery period? my brother thinks i m taking too long to recover. i actually had 2 strokes within a days time as the first one was misdiagnosed and i was sent home without any treatment and subsequently had a second one. im somwhere about three yrs along at this point. and i know i m better mechanically but my head hasnt caught up to normal yet in my opinion, and at therapy the keep referring to my new normal , thats gotten a little unnerving as i still feel very odd and the memory is not right at this point, at least not as good as it used to be. im starting to get concerned that this is as good as its going to get
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that recovery period after a stroke may go up to a year. Sometimes, recovery may not be complete, and the patient may have residual symptoms like limb weakness, gait difficulty, memory problems or muscle spasms. I would recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of taking some supplements to increase memory (Ginseng, Ginkgo Balboa, omega 3 fatty acids, etc.). A brain MRI would help examine better your brain and the number of strokes. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards,