Success after stroke relies a lot on community. That's the case with today's guest Hub Miller. It's a story of knowing the FAST/BEFAST warning signs of stroke because people talk about it. And it's a story of going through the worst moments of your life only to find yourself surrounded by loving family members and friends ready to share their strength with you.
You can listen to Hub's story here.
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Who is Hub Miller?
Hub graduated from Mississippi State University with an MS in Agronomy in 2005. Since then, he's built a career in agricultural science, helping farmers produce bigger and more reliable crops.
Throughout the years, he's worked for an assortment of high tech agriculture companies, including, Dow Agrosciences, Corteva Agriscience, and Miller Entomological Service. In January of 2023, Hub took a new role as Vice President of Teleos Ag Solutions
In the Spring of 2021, Hub experienced a massive stroke brought on by high blood pressure. With the support of his family and friend, he's staged an amazing comeback.
You can connect with Hub via LinkedIn.
BE FAST
Speed is essential to reducing long-term disability after stroke. That's why it is so important to spot the signs. The BE FAST acronym can help you spot most stroke.
A person may be experiencing a stroke if they have:
B – a sudden loss of or change in balance
E – a sudden change in or loss of eyesight or vision
F – single side face droop
A – in ability to hold both arms up
S – loss of or change in speech, vocabulary, or ability to process language
T – Any of this means it is time to call an ambulance
BE FAST = Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time to call an ambulance.
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If you know people who speak Spanish, Dr. Remle Crowe helped develop an equivalent acronym in Spanish -- AHORA.
Let’s look at a translation.
| Letter | Abbreviation for | Spanish Description | In English |
| A | Andar | Tiene dificultad para andar? Tiene problemas con el equilibrio? | Do they have difficulty walking? Do they have problems with balance? |
| H | Hablar | Tiene dificultad para hablar o entender? Usa palabras que no tienen sentido? | Do they have difficulty speaking or understanding language? Do they use words that don’t make sense? |
| O | Ojos | Tiene algün cambio de vista? Tiene visiön doble? Tiene dificultad para ver con ambos ojos? | Do they have some change in vision? Do they have double vision? Do they have difficulty seeing with both eyes? |
| R | Rostro | Tiene la mitad del rostro caido? Tiene un repentino dolor de cabeza como nunca se ha sentido? | Do they have one-sided facial droop? Do they suddenly have the worst headache of their life? |
| A | Ambos Brazos | Tiene dificultad para levantar un brazo o una pierna? Tiene debilidad en un brazo o una pierna? | Do they have difficulty lifting an arm or a leg? Do they have weakness in an rm or a leg? |
High Blood Pressure
One of the main causes of stroke is high blood pressure. It's a topic we discuss a lot. It caused Hub's stroke, and it caused my stroke.
The American Heart Association recommends a blood pressure of 120/80. Inexpensive blood pressure monitors are available online. Check yours and speak with your doctor if you are not in the target range.
I talked about how high blood pressure causes stroke with Neuro-interventionist and surgeon Dr. Nirav H. Shaw in this episode: https://strokecast.com/bloodpressure
If you don't have a home blood pressure meter, you should probably fix that. You can find them at your local pharmacy, Costco, large grocery store, and on Amazon at this link.*
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Hack of the Week
Hub recommends yoga. Yoga has strong meditative qualities, and he has found it helpful in his recovery.
Yoga and meditation are themes that come up from lots of guests. Breathing, movement, stretches, and focusing the mind can help quite the noise of the outside world and service our bodies as the brain relearns how to operate our limbs.
Around the country and around the world, we are seeing more opportunities for disabled yoga or chair yoga. Practitioners are modifying positions and techniques so folks with physical limitations can still safely reap the benefits of this ancient tradition. Look around your community for disability-friendly yoga if the idea appeals to you.
And speaking of community, Hub has also found a lot of value in local stroke support groups. These groups give folks an opportunity to connect in person or online and share experiences, stories, and local resources to provide a much needed connection.
Links
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Where do we go from here?
- Connect with Hub on LinkedIn here
- Share this episode with someone you know by giving them the link http://Strokecast.com/Hub
- Complete the Strokecast listener survey at http://Strokecast.com/Survey
- Don't get best…get better
More thoughts from Hub
Hub Miller had a stroke while working from home, and he knew what to do. Eighteen months later he is back to driving and back at work. In this conversation he tells us about it and the importance of community support. 
Hub Miller had a stroke while working from home, and he knew what to do. Eighteen months later he is back to driving and back at work. In this conversation he tells us about it and the importance of community support. Learn more at http://Strokecast.com/Hub 
Hub Miller had a stroke while working from home, and he knew what to do. Eighteen months later he is back to driving and back at work. In this conversation he tells us about it and the importance of community support. Learn more at http://Strokecast.com/Hub 
Hub Miller had a stroke while working from home, and he knew what to do. Eighteen months later he is back to driving and back at work. In this conversation he tells us about it and the importance of community support. Learn more at http://Strokecast.com/Hub 
Hub Miller had a stroke while working from home, and he knew what to do. Eighteen months later he is back to driving and back at work. In this conversation he tells us about it and the importance of community support. Learn more at http://Strokecast.com/Hub 
Hub Miller had a stroke while working from home, and he knew what to do. Eighteen months later he is back to driving and back at work. In this conversation he tells us about it and the importance of community support. Learn more at http://Strokecast.com/Hub 
Hub Miller had a stroke while working from home, and he knew what to do. Eighteen months later he is back to driving and back at work. In this conversation he tells us about it and the importance of community support. Learn more at http://Strokecast.com/Hub 
Hub Miller had a stroke while working from home, and he knew what to do. Eighteen months later he is back to driving and back at work. In this conversation he tells us about it and the importance of community support. Learn more at http://Strokecast.com/Hub 
Hub Miller had a stroke while working from home, and he knew what to do. Eighteen months later he is back to driving and back at work. In this conversation he tells us about it and the importance of community support. Learn more at http://Strokecast.com/Hub 
Hub Miller had a stroke while working from home, and he knew what to do. Eighteen months later he is back to driving and back at work. In this conversation he tells us about it and the importance of community support. Learn more at http://Strokecast.com/Hub
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