Re: Post-stroke patient question
Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:06 am
Ann,
With any head injury case, including stroke, you have to be extremely
cautious. I've only treated one post-stroke Px, and she was in pretty good
shape (though impatient to have her motor skills back). The point is that
she was conscious, cognizant, and eager for treatment; she could also take
her own remedies.
With someone who's unconscious and incapable of giving permission for
treatment, you have to be absolutely certain the family is on board. Even
if they are, you still may have to be very "discreet" in administering
remedies. I've found putting the remedy in a spring water bottle and using
it to moisten the Px's lips (with a Q-tip) or wipe her forehead (with a
moistened handkerchief). You could even give a quickie sponge bath using
the remedy (just remember to wear impermeable gloves!).
Peace,
Cinnabar
P.S. I just saw your posting about your mother being the patient. I'm so
sorry. By all means in that case try, or find a good homeopath to help
you -- it can't hurt and can only help her! (My post-stroke Px made a
complete recovery.)
With any head injury case, including stroke, you have to be extremely
cautious. I've only treated one post-stroke Px, and she was in pretty good
shape (though impatient to have her motor skills back). The point is that
she was conscious, cognizant, and eager for treatment; she could also take
her own remedies.
With someone who's unconscious and incapable of giving permission for
treatment, you have to be absolutely certain the family is on board. Even
if they are, you still may have to be very "discreet" in administering
remedies. I've found putting the remedy in a spring water bottle and using
it to moisten the Px's lips (with a Q-tip) or wipe her forehead (with a
moistened handkerchief). You could even give a quickie sponge bath using
the remedy (just remember to wear impermeable gloves!).
Peace,
Cinnabar
P.S. I just saw your posting about your mother being the patient. I'm so
sorry. By all means in that case try, or find a good homeopath to help
you -- it can't hurt and can only help her! (My post-stroke Px made a
complete recovery.)