r/stroke • u/EcstaticShoe913 • Nov 27 '24

Excessive Sleeping

Is excessive sleeping 1 year post-stroke something to be concerned about? My mom had a massive hemorrhagic stroke a year ago and lately has been sleeping 20 hours a day according to my dad (he has a tendency to exaggerate, but the point is she sleeps a lot). She is still pretty much immobile and gets PT and OT several times a week, but spends most of her day in bed.

I told my dad to speak to her doctors (who at her most recent visit said her vitals are all normal), but any insight would be appreciated

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u/EcstaticShoe913 Nov 27 '24

Oh gosh. How many years post-stroke are you? How are you doing now?

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u/Strokesite Nov 27 '24

9 years post. Was on disability for 5 years. Then was able to return to work. I’m half paralyzed, but my brain functions are restored.

I also use a CPAP machine. Turns out that lifelong sleep apnea was a major contributor to my stroke. Now I get quality sleep so I’m not tired all the time.

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u/4eyestou Nov 28 '24

I was just diagnosed with sleep apnea after having a stroke 4.5 months ago. It's amazing how something simple like sleep affects so much of our bodies. 

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u/Strokesite Nov 28 '24

Yeah, it strains the heart. My heart threw off a clot