Stroke Recovery Timeline: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced. The stops oxygen and nutrients from flowing to the brain. When this happens, brain cells begin to die within minutes. Receiving treatment quickly is key in minimizing brain damage and improving recovery outcomes. But… Continue reading Stroke Recovery Timeline: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Bell’s Palsy and Stroke: Similarities and Differences

Bell’s palsy and stroke are two conditions that can cause one side of your face to droop. While both are alarming, they have distinct differences, risk factors, and treatment options. It can be easy to confuse the two! The aim here is to help you understand these conditions, how to tell them apart, and what… Continue reading Bell’s Palsy and Stroke: Similarities and Differences

Racism’s Impact on Black Women: Alarming Stroke Risk Unveiled

A recent 22-year study by Boston University’s Black Women’s Health Study (BHWS) involving 48,375 participants has revealed a disconcerting connection between reported experiences of racism and a 38% higher likelihood of strokes in Black women. The research challenges traditional notions of stroke risk factors. They emphasize the importance of considering social determinants like racism alongside… Continue reading Racism’s Impact on Black Women: Alarming Stroke Risk Unveiled

Someone Like Me

We are pleased to present a guest post by PatientsLikeMe member Jasmine (Jazz1982), who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in her mid-twenties.  Don’t miss this beautiful essay about the commonalities between all patients who have lost functionality – regardless of how different their conditions might seem. I recently met someone that happened to be just like… Continue reading Someone Like Me

Epilepsy Awareness Month: What do you know about Epilepsy?

Launched earlier this year, the PatientsLikeMe Epilepsy community now has more than 3,000 patients.  In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month, here’s a snapshot of what patients like you are sharing and learning about in this community. Did you know… How are our members treating their condition? What are their major symptoms? What are they talking… Continue reading Epilepsy Awareness Month: What do you know about Epilepsy?