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What to Expect During the Days, Weeks, and Months After a Stroke

Lauren Smith, MASanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on November 5, 2025
Featuring Ajay Berdia, MD, Laura Beck, MS, PTReviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD | November 5, 2025

Stroke recovery may look different for every patient. Depending on where in the brain the stroke occurs, you can have different symptoms that last a long time. These symptoms may change the way you think, act, move, and speak. While everyone's process is a little different, here’s what to expect during stroke recovery.

References

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. (n.d.). The post-acute continuum for stroke care.

American Stroke Association. (2021). Making rehabilitation decisions.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Sanjai Sinha, MD
Reviewed by:
Sanjai Sinha, MD
Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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