My 33 yr old brother had a brain stem stroke?

My brother is 33 and had a stroke in the brain stem leaving him un-able to move. With physical therapy he's able to move his head and face, fingers and toes. Does anyone know of anything that may help him with his recovery. I appreciate any suggestions and thank you greatly.

My stroke was on the left side so I had compete paralysis on the right side. I know it can be very discouraging, but it will help your brother to have faith thats he can get better.

I had a stroke on 11.28.07, like a mentioned, I couldn't move anything on the right side of my body. With a lot of rehab (physical, occupational, speech and psychological) I started seeing progress-- albeit minor progress, every day.

I could speak well enough for my wife to understand me within a few days; I walked with help from a cane within a couple of weeks; and I could touch each finger to my thumb by Christmas day. Every day, however, was a struggle, but today I am back to work, I can run a 10-minute mile and I am typing this no slower than I typed before hand. My speech is still jacked-up a bit, but that doesn't stop me from singing at church. And I'm still exercising and trying to get better although I have come to grips with the fact that I will probably won't every be 100% of what I was before the stroke.

The doctors said my recovery went so well because of my youth (I'm 42). Personally, I contribute it to my will to get better-- my two-year old son wanted to play and I still had something to say.

I know it is hard because no one will tell you what to expect-- How much will I recover? how soon will it start? and how long will it take? but, honestly, they don't know. All your brother can do is have faith that he will get better, work hard to do so, look for little bits of progress everyday and know that it is possible-- 'cause I did it!

i had stroke 10 years ago . i am still in a wheelchair. after i had theropy in a local hospital i was told that could offer no more help. i continued my outpatiet theropy for another month. they gave me note book of exercises and wished me well. i have stayed the same for 10 years. no one is doing much for us stroke victomes, that i know. i am hoping for stem cell reserch as my last hope.

Follow the advice of his physicians and therapists,
seek out self-help books at your local library and bookstore,
and ask for a list of any recovery groups who may be able to help.

Sounds like the young man has a very positive atittude and will continue to do well. The best modality is a good support group and encouragement. He also has his age in his favor. Bravissimo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!