Yvonne Francis, Age 27
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“I never knew at 27 years old I was at risk of having a stroke. I didn’t even know what occurred during a stroke.
So on March 8 2008 when I got the most unbelievable headache it never crossed my mind that I was having a stroke.
Within five minutes of getting the headache, my symptoms worsened. My body turned weak, I was extremely light headed and had difficulty standing due to a loss of balance. I suffered numbness on the right hand side of my body. My biggest concern was loss of vision in both eyes.
I remember saying to my friend, “This is not normal, this is not normal.” I stupidly self-diagnosed myself as having sunstroke and decided against seeking medical treatment.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 August 2008 )
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Ian, Age 54
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Ian experienced years of headaches leading up to his stroke
Ian led a very active life and at just 54 had a stroke that stopped his career in its tracks. A year later stroke number two paralysed the left half of his body. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 24 July 2009 )
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Michael Watson, Age 42
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Michael Watson ignored signs of stroke and suffered a major stroke at the age of 42.
Before his stroke Michael Watson from Victoria couldn’t play the guitar, let alone attempt singing. This remarkable stroke survivor has heartfelt warmth in his smile and eyes that sparkle when he talks. Walking into his fresh fish shop in Sandringham, you would never expect to find such a warm and determined person. What is more surprising is to listen to one of Michael’s songs and to learn that teaching himself music was his own therapy to recovering from stroke. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 May 2008 )
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