Stroke Support Group
A stroke is an acute neurologic injury where the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, either by a clot in the artery or if the artery bursts. The brain perfused by that artery no longer receiving oxygen carried by the blood and dying with cessation of function from that part of the brain.
My fiance had a stroke almost a year ago which affected the right side of his body. He is able to talk, but his tongue does not raise. As a result, thin liquids and mastication is difficult. Making certain noises is difficult. The speech therapist mentioned placing a prosthetic device that will augment the soft palate so that the tongue will be able to meet the palate to make speaking and eating easier. Has anyone ever had this device implanted? Thanks!
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How about one of those bendy straws for liquids? You can bend it down so that the liquid goes down his throat and all he has to do is swallow. Wouldn't exactly work for soup but for beverages I'd imagine that's a good fix.
TootsAgain
My father is getting VITALSTIM on an out-patient basis. It is similar to a TENS unit with much lower 'voltage' so to speak and he has upgraded from honey thick liquids to nectar thick in a short time...Perhaps this is offered in your area??
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