> Constipation might have been responsible for the stroke. [[Progesterone]] is already being used medically, 'experimentally,' for [[brain]] protection and repair, [[pregnenolone]] has some of the similar effects, probably not as powerfully, but it's safe in any quantity. Carbon dioxide increase can often restore circulaton to areas that have a vascular spasm; a little [[baking soda]] in water sometimes helps that. [[Sugar]] sometimes helps with constipation. They should be doing something for the constipation; [[inflammation]] is often involved, and [[aspirin]] and [[cascara]] ([[emodin]]) are helpful if the main blockage can be overcome with enemas. Inflamed tissues are hyperosmotic, so enemas with the standard 0.9% saline cause tissue swelling; double or triple osmolar saline is usually helpful. > [STROKE [[BRAIN]] RECOVERY] Both [[progesterone]] and [[pregnenolone]] are o.k. at the same time. They protect the [[brain]]. [[Vitamin K]] (1 or 2) is probably better to use before [[aspirin]], since it helps to prevent both more clotting and also bleeding. A day after the [[vitamin K]] the [[aspirin]] would be safer, and it helps to protect [[brain]] cells. Niacinamide, vitamin B1 and biotin are other [[brain]] protective things, even is small amounts. Hospitals often treat strokes with too much oxygen, to reduce [[brain]] pressure, but that reduces circulation to the [[brain]]; 5% carbon dioxide with oxygen helps to reduce [[brain]] swelling while maintaining circulation.