Stroke Forward - Surviving a Stroke and Coming Back Stronger with Marcia Moran

Stroke survivor, Marcia Moran, is my guest today.  I have wanted to do an episode about this subject for a while, especially after I read her book, Stroke Forward.

We talk about what a stroke is
The warning signs of a stroke
Even healthy people can have a stroke
The importance of getting to the hospital as soon as possible and why BEFAST is so important. 
How to be your own healthcare advocate

From her website, Stroke Forward...

The morning my stroke occurred caught me off guard. I woke up and knew something was "off." I tried to text a friend to tell her that I wouldn't make coffee that morning. The text was gibberish. "Oh well," I thought. "I will text her later." I rolled over. Excruciating pain struck! Despite my throbbing headache, I drifted off to sleep. That was a mistake.

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Later that day, I awoke to right-sided paralysis. I had a choice to make. Try to make it down the hall so my husband could find me… or give up right there. I fell to the floor and started dragging my way toward the door, using my left hand and the carpet pile to leverage me. 

I am Marcia Moran. This is my story...



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