Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Asked 8 months ago

Did ed geins mom have a stroke?

For a project, I'm doing some research on Ed Gein, and I remember reading that his mother played a significant role. I vaguely recall something about her having a stroke. Did Ed Gein's mother actually suffer a stroke?

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Neela Vasudevan Neela Vasudevan Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, she actually had a stroke that left her paralyzed on one side, and then a second one eventually killed her. I totally get how stressful dealing with a family member's stroke is, as my grandmother also went through it. It takes a massive emotional toll on the entire household.

Sanjay Mehta Sanjay Mehta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Historically, yes, Augusta Gein suffered from strokes which severely limited her mobility before she passed away. High blood pressure is usually the culprit behind this. We must focus on low-salt, cholesterol-free vegetarian diets to keep our arteries clean and avoid such sudden medical crises.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, from what history tells us, she had a stroke which made her bedridden, and she passed away shortly after. It must have been a very dark and difficult phase for the family. Praying for everyone who is currently taking care of paralyzed parents at home.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Yeah, she did. Augusta Gein had a stroke in the mid-1940s which paralyzed her, and she died of another stroke soon after. This is exactly why managing hypertension with proper medication is non-negotiable. Don't rely on random lifestyle fixes if your blood pressure is consistently hitting the roof.

Kunal Kapoor Kunal Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

She definitely did, and it is a known historical fact. When my own dad had a minor TIA stroke scare last year, I absolutely panicked and thought it was the end. But with timely hospital care and therapy, people can recover beautifully, so please don't lose hope if you are facing this.

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Nisha Chawla Nisha Chawla Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, history says she suffered a stroke back in 1944. Dealing with hormonal and vascular health is so tricky; even with PCOS, I constantly worry about my blood pressure and long-term stroke risks. It is always better to monitor our health markers regularly and not take minor symptoms lightly.

Preeti Johar Preeti Johar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, she did suffer from strokes. I know reading about these old cases can make us worry about our own elders, but don't stress. Just make sure your parents do regular checkups and take their BP meds on time, and they will be absolutely fine.

Rohan Sawant Rohan Sawant Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually, yes yaar, she had a stroke which completely paralyzed her before her death. It's crazy how a stroke can suddenly change everything in a family. We really need to take care of our parents' BP and cholesterol levels closely, no jokes.

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