So, NOW that Dr. Barbaro had found the reason for my stroke. He explained to me the AVM was the probable reason for this monster pain I had been having on the right side of my lower arm for the last 8 years. He explained that the site of the stroke was situated in my […]
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My Journey – Part 9
Now this is where it gets kinda strange. I had spent the better part of 8 or 9 years walking down this pain-filled stroke road. It had been kind of a BEAR. So I felt that whatever this procedure held for me, at this point I was ready for it, so, on we go! I […]
My Journey Part 2
That is all that I can remember about having this stroke. I had either passed out or my brain shut-down and had gone into survival mode; I really can’t remember, even to this day. The next thing I CAN remember is waking up and I discovered that I was in Santa Rosa Memorial hospital, (80 […]
My Journey – Part 1
Hi everyone. My name is Jeffrey Brown, but most people just call me Jeff, it’s easier, only one syllable, makes it simpler to say. I started this Blog mainly because not many people realize how much “brain trauma” affects a persons life even after the initial onset. It literally changes you physically, as well as […]