Shocking....

[ummmm]

Just had a call from Ginger. One of our friends has had a stroke. She's 33.....how sad is that?

Don't know the details but Ginger said not to tell anyone. I asked how he found out, her daughter told his niece, who told his Mum, who told his Dad, who told Martin, who told me not to say anything

[BBBE99]

"Don't tell anyone" after it going through about five other people?
Anyway, that is shocking but I'm sure she'll get better. She is only 33

[Bbbananas]

Oh dear - not good. Although unusual at such a young age, unfortunately it's not unheard of. Although her relative youth is on her side ummm - she should have a chance of a very good, if not complete, recovery.

Very scary though....

[jackthehat]

............just as well you didn't...............phew !!!!

[mccfluff]

i'm sorry its awful news i can't help laughing at the "don;t tell anyone bit though"

i hope she recovers fully and soon!

[ummmm]

BBBE - It's an Irish thing I think.

I hope so. She gave up smoking about 4 years ago....but then piled on the weight. I suppose either could have something to do with it.

[ummmm]

lol Jack...I know. I presume she's doing ok or the phones would have been going like mad...

It was the 'don't tell anyone' bit which made me post.

[dothawkes31]

At 33 the stroke will likely be the result of something else that will probably now get noticed and treated.

[ummmm]

Hopefully....

[Riss]

I don't know anyone on here but I saw on tv that by playing with a PlayStation/Wii can aid recovery,something to do with concentration and the brain.

[sara3]

ummmm, my ex had a stroke at 33. research has really come on now and with immediate treatment she will probably make a very good recovery.

[ummmm]

I've just read that somewhere else Sara. Is he ok now?

[sara3]

honestly, he's not great. he had a massive stroke but it was 12 years ago, and the hospital failed to diagnose it for 2 weeks.

his dad (alcoholic) has had a series of strokes more recently and has made a miraculous recovery every time. it's true what they say in the adverts, quick treatment makes all the difference.

I wish your friend well, it's a more positive outlook than with my ex.

[Mamyalynne]

ummmm sorry to hear that, but at that age she should recover well, my niece had quite a major stroke aged 9 years old and is doing really well now.