Division of Neurology Patient Stories
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Pediatric Stroke: Chase’s Story

Chase suffered a massive stroke when he was 7. Surgery followed by therapy with CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program helped him regain most of his mobility.
Hemiplegic Migraine: Claire’s Story

When Claire was 5, she mysteriously slipped into a coma and no one could figure out why. Doctors at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia discovered the cause: a hemiplegic migraine.
Arterial Ischemic Stroke: Jacob’s Story

Jacob suffered a stroke when he was 2, and his parents were told he might never walk normally again. Now 7, he plays baseball, soccer, basketball and tennis.
Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy, BOTOX Injection: Riley's Story

CHOP's Brachial Plexus Program tailored a care plan for Riley that took her from from a 10-day-old with little movement in her right arm and hand to an active baby who feeds herself and throws a ball to her dog.
Multiple Sclerosis: Allison’s Story

Since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at age 14, Allison has remained determined not to let the disease define her.
Arterial Ischemic Stroke: Avery’s Story

After a stroke at age 17, Avery worked her way back to the basketball court — thanks to neurology, rehabilitation and sports medicine experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Epilepsy and the Ketogenic Diet: Nicholas’ Story

Four years ago, Nicholas was having 30 epileptic seizures a day. With the help of CHOP’s neurology experts and the high-fat ketogenic diet, Nicholas is now a typical second-grader.
Pediatric Stroke: Nate's Story

Nathan was just 2 days old when his local hospital found fluid on his brain. He was transported to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and his family learned he'd suffered a massive stroke in utero.
Pediatric Stroke: Kaelyn's Story

Two days after her birth, Kaelyn had a seizure. She was transferred to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where her parents learned that Kaelyn had a stroke.
Pediatric Stroke: Addie's Story

Addie's mom describes the joy and sadness of raising her 4-year-old daughter. Addie had a stroke as a baby and still has weakness on one side of her body.