This list of questions is a good starting point for discussion with your doctor. However, it is not a comprehensive list.

• What life-style changes (such as diet, exercise, etc.) should I make to prevent a stroke?
  
• What medications can I take to make to prevent a stroke? 
  
• What kind of services are available to people who have had a stroke?
  
• What kind of services are available to those taking care of people who have had a stroke?
  
• What are the treatment options, and what are their benefits, risks, and side effects?
  
• What follow-up care will I need?
  
• If I have pain, how will it be managed?
  
• Am I a good candidate for a clinical trial?
  
• What will the recovery period be like?