tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824099580589102582.post1430190646122619664..comments2023-06-11T01:38:53.995-07:00Comments on Up Stroke: Assembling the "A Team"Marcelle Greenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677437160199036164noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824099580589102582.post-57472781875213848692011-09-20T20:20:14.132-07:002011-09-20T20:20:14.132-07:00Being an assertive advocate is super important. I ...Being an assertive advocate is super important. I would probably be dead or at least much worse off if I would have laid down for the program. Finding a neurologist that knows anything about my condition has been the most challenging so far...I still need a good one. My condition is rare though. Although I had a stroke mixed in with my "mystery diagnosis"/cavernous angioma. Stroke seemsElizabeth, John, Jack, and Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10177382087963521875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824099580589102582.post-49457795894875814102011-09-20T06:33:54.191-07:002011-09-20T06:33:54.191-07:00I recently asked for a specific PT because I was s...I recently asked for a specific PT because I was so unhappy with the care the other PTs were giving me. I learned to ask for DNM (Do Not Move me to another therapist) when I make appointments. Rehab staff are used to elderly people who are too afraid to speak up.Rebecca Duttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004104301521792927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824099580589102582.post-86640800374749457352011-09-19T20:25:02.035-07:002011-09-19T20:25:02.035-07:00My Ateam consisted of my OT and my wife, a PT, doc...My Ateam consisted of my OT and my wife, a PT, doctors were worthless.oc1deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02302555382262295577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824099580589102582.post-1545179148053560702011-09-19T16:40:07.804-07:002011-09-19T16:40:07.804-07:00Great advice, Marcelle! I've had a lot of expe...Great advice, Marcelle! I've had a lot of experience with health care providers whose attitude has worsened my sickness, not cured it. I think cement-pouring is the perfect career for them!rilla jaggiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259015787424108654noreply@blogger.com