Webinar: Dealing with Post-Stroke Fatigue

A large number of stroke survivors have to learn to cope with Neuro fatigue following their stroke.

Living with this fatigue and its unpredictable nature can be very frustrating and for some it can be very disabling. As it is invisible, it can also make it hard for family members, friends and colleagues to understand. Post-stroke fatigue is not like typical tiredness and does not disappear after a ‘good night’s sleep’.

This fatigue is not like typical tiredness and does not disappear with a ‘good night’s sleep’.

A panel of 3 stroke survivors will tell us about their experiences coping with fatigue. They will explain what can or could trigger their fatigue and how they personally deal with it day to day.

It is not currently understood why stroke causes fatigue and there are no specific treatments or medications for post-stroke fatigue, however self-management is key and as you will see in this webinar, this is very different for individuals.

Meet our Speakers

Maggie Doar

Maggie experienced a significant intracerebral haemorrhage in December 2020, followed by emergency surgery.

After spending four months in hospital during COVID, she faced a long recovery with dense left-side weakness. Thanks to years of neuro-physio and occupational therapy, she now walks with a stick and uses an AFO.

Fatigue remains a daily challenge, but through NHS support and online fatigue management courses, Maggie has learnt to manage it as part of life after stroke.

Ian Heslop

Ian had a non-aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (NASAH) in 2019, adding to health challenges from 13 years of rheumatoid arthritis.

Initially, he thought he’d escaped long-term effects, but soon realised he was experiencing intolerance to noise, light, busy environments, and constant “fuzziness” — later diagnosed as neuro fatigue.

Six years on, fatigue remains his biggest challenge, and he continues to seek ways to reduce its impact.

Belinda Medlock

Belinda had a stroke 10 years ago at age 47, caused by a clot of unknown origin. Though her physical symptoms improved, she soon realised her executive functioning and ability to process sensory information were affected.

Neuro fatigue has been one of her biggest challenges. Over time, she’s learnt to recognise her triggers, pace herself, and manage her fatigue through rest, awareness, and acceptance.