Drinking And Smoking After a Stroke - Effects ? Posted: 05-26-07 20:11pm
my mom went into the hospital last week
and they removed 2 clots. a couple days
ago she had another surgery and during
that she had a little stroke. they did not
know if she would be paralyzed (sp) but
thankfully she is not. her speach is
effected a little. she is an alcoholic and
my aunt and i fought because she did not
want me to say anything. she is out of the
hospital now and went to my aunts house. i
know she is letting her drink and smoke
cigs. i am so upset because she had the
stroke a few days ago and she is not
healed. does anyone know the side effects
from drinking or smoking after a stroke? i
know it cant be good. i have been fighting
with my aunt for many years about my mom
and her drinking. she knows she is an
alcoholic but does not do a thing. i am so
scared. she has to follow up with the dr
in about a week. please help me.
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