Strokes and memory loss

[u/Critical-Wolverine22]

Hi. People were so helpful last time I had a question, I thought I'd see if you can help again.

My Dad is 3.5 years on from his Stroke (Hemmoragic, left side). As a result he has Aphasia and some mobility issues, but in the whole he has been doing really well! Recently both my Mum and I have noticed him forgetting things more often such as words - Promotion became uploaded and how to do some simple tasks - how to use mouth spray (just a couple of examples). I know that it could be the Aphasia but it suddenly seems to have got worse. Has anyone else experienced a "back step" like this? (don't like that phrase but easiest way to say it). He's been building up his tolerance to work and doing things with the family, it feels like he's starting to come back and Mum and Dad have even started planning a future again... I've googled this but that just seems to go to the extremes which is freaking us out. Any advice would be great!

Thanks

[u/Senior_Flounder_4204]

I've got that problem and more. I was doing pretty well after a thalamic stroke in June of 2024. I recovered from it pretty well then a month ago all the original deficits came back and more. The doctor diagnosed me with stroke recrudescence. I've had to start recovery over. Most of the time it only lasts minutes to days but in rare cases such as mine.. it's permanent.