Recovery After Stroke
Recovery After Stroke
Stroke etanercept injection 18 months on: Andrew’s update after the PESTO trial
Stroke etanercept injection 18 months on: Andrew’s update after the PESTO trial
Stroke etanercept injection 18 months on: Andrew’s update after the PESTO trial
Monday 29th December 2025
Andrew Stops shares his stroke recovery journey 18 months after an etanercept injection, offering hope and insights for others on a similar path.
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Episode Overview
- Recovery can continue long after initial expectations.
- Etanercept's effectiveness varies; it's not universally successful.
- Managing expectations is crucial in recovery journeys.
- Emotional support is vital for long-term healing.
- Scientific studies may not capture individual experiences.
"Recovery isn't a three-month window; your brain can keep adapting for a long time."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this compelling episode of Recovery After Stroke, Andrew Stops shares his remarkable journey of recovery following a stroke and an etanercept injection 18 months after the PESTO trial. Andrew challenges the common belief that recovery halts after three months, proving that perseverance and the right treatments can lead to continued improvement. Andrew's story is one of resilience and hope, detailing his experiences with the controversial etanercept treatment.
Despite mixed results from the PESTO trial, which found etanercept no more effective than a placebo, Andrew experienced significant improvements in his cognitive fatigue and motor skills. He candidly discusses the emotional rollercoaster of recovery and the guilt he felt when the trial results contradicted his personal success. The episode delves into the complexities of stroke recovery, highlighting the importance of not putting all hopes on a single treatment.
Andrew's ongoing journey emphasises that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint, and encourages listeners to explore all avenues for healing while managing expectations. With a blend of scientific insights and personal anecdotes, this episode offers a nuanced perspective on the challenges and triumphs of life after stroke. So, how do you maintain hope when facing conflicting information? Join Andrew as he shares his journey, offering insights that may inspire others to find their own path to recovery.