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This video is an interview with Phat, a stroke survivor, hosted by Maddi and Tawnie. [00:00].
Here are some of the key topics discussed:
Phat's Stroke Experience
He had a hemorrhagic stroke in 2021 at the age of 36 [00:16].
The cause of his stroke is still unknown, which is common for about 40% of stroke survivors (cryptogenic strokes) [01:19].
He lives in Arizona and was at home when the stroke occurred [00:43].
He didn't have any pre-existing conditions [01:11].
Rehabilitation and Recovery
Phat has undergone various therapies including PT (Physical Therapy), OT (Occupational Therapy), speech therapy, and vision therapy [02:42].
His vision was significantly affected, leading to double vision, for which he wears prism lenses [03:07].
He does not have paralysis, but his left side is weaker and slower, with some fine dexterity issues and tremors [05:15].
He experiences neuro fatigue, making it hard to focus or think clearly after a certain point in the day [06:42].
He continues to do exercises and therapy on his own daily, including using a tennis ball for his foot and brushing his teeth with his affected side [10:06].
Returning to Work
Phat returned to his previous job after two years of not working [07:20].
He started with four hours a day, five days a week, and was fortunate that his employer held his job for him [07:26].
He initially felt he wasn't fully ready to return but learned and grew a lot from the experience [09:19].
He also volunteered initially to stay active and follow a schedule [11:31].
Sensory Changes and Other Effects
He has a lack of feeling on his affected side and tries to walk on different surfaces to stimulate sensation [12:37].
He had drop foot but never wore a brace [13:03].
He experiences pain and tightening on his affected side, especially in his foot [13:44].
He noted that his left ear (affected side) produces more earwax [16:23].
He gets heat rashes and feels he can't regulate his body temperature as well, overheating easily [18:04].
Community and Support
Phat created his page "Hope for Stroke Survivors" to share his journey and connect with other survivors [00:23].
He expresses gratitude for the stroke survivor community, which has been a significant part of his healing [22:54].