Recovery After Stroke
Recovery After Stroke
Neck Trauma And Stroke – Suzanne Eykholt
Neck Trauma And Stroke – Suzanne Eykholt
Neck Trauma And Stroke – Suzanne Eykholt
Monday 22nd May 2023
Suzanne Eykholt discusses her journey from a motor vehicle collision to stroke recovery on 'Recovery After Stroke', sharing resilience and newfound joy.
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Episode Overview
- Suzanne Eykholt shares her unexpected journey from a carotid artery dissection to experiencing a stroke
- She reflects on the challenges of the emergency response, surgery, and the cognitive and emotional impact of the stroke
- Suzanne opens up about the struggle to regain independence and manages the relentless fatigue
- Her resilience and newfound appreciation for life's simple joys are highlighted in her open and insightful conversation
- Listeners are encouraged to leave a five-star review and share what the show means to them, contributing to the podcast's reach and supporting fellow stroke survivors
I think towards other people, I feel like I think sometimes after traumatic experiences, people can harden.
Imagine driving along, minding your own business, when suddenly your life takes a drastic turn. That’s what happened to Suzanne Eykholt, who found herself in a motor vehicle collision that led to a carotid artery dissection. Initially dismissed as just a sprained neck, Suzanne’s condition quickly escalated into a stroke.
In this episode of 'Recovery After Stroke', host Bill Gasiamis sits down with Suzanne to unpack her harrowing yet inspiring journey from the accident scene to the long road of recovery. Suzanne opens up about the shock of her diagnosis, the immediate medical response, and the emotional rollercoaster that followed. She candidly discusses the cognitive challenges she faced, the battle to regain her independence, and the relentless fatigue that became her new normal.
What shines through is Suzanne’s resilience and her newfound appreciation for life's simple pleasures. Her story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to endure and adapt. This episode offers not just a personal narrative but also valuable insights for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Suzanne’s experience provides a beacon of hope, showing that even in the darkest times, there can be light and renewal.