Wife had an episode last night that scared us both and ended up in the emergency room. They are still running tests but so far the neurologist says he thinks it was a mini stroke. Just worried we may never know the real issue or what caused it. Anyone have any experience with a mini stroke? She is mid 40s and in good shape.
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What's her blood pressure like? High blood pressure can lead to stroke. I am religious about taking my bp meds.
Thought the wife was having one when she was pregnant with our first child. Was on my way to work when she called me. Hauled butt back home did some quick test before going to the hospital didn't think it was one cause strength in hands/arms was the same bilaterally. She had had Bells Palsy as a teenager. Got to the hospital and the nurse thought we were crazy. I insisted that she get checked out. Other nurse agreed that one side of here face was drooping. Neurologist came in and did a lot of the same test I had. I think they did a scan but it turned out that my initial diagnosis was right. Her Bells Palsy had flared up again.
Prayers up! You did the right thing by taking her to the ER.
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Originally posted by SneakyPhil View PostWhat's her blood pressure like? High blood pressure can lead to stroke. I am religious about taking my bp meds.
Thought the wife was having one when she was pregnant with our first child. Was on my way to work when she called me. Hauled butt back home did some quick test before going to the hospital didn't think it was one cause strength in hands/arms was the same bilaterally. She had had Bells Palsy as a teenager. Got to the hospital and the nurse thought we were crazy. I insisted that she get checked out. Other nurse agreed that one side of here face was drooping. Neurologist came in and did a lot of the same test I had. I think they did a scan but it turned out that my initial diagnosis was right. Her Bells Palsy had flared up again.
Prayers up! You did the right thing by taking her to the ER.
All test and man there have been alot are all normal so far. Thank you for the input.
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Originally posted by RWB View PostWife had an episode last night that scared us both and ended up in the emergency room. They are still running tests but so far the neurologist says he thinks it was a mini stroke. Just worried we may never know the real issue or what caused it. Anyone have any experience with a mini stroke? She is mid 40s and in good shape.
Took my wife to the ER a week ago Saturday and got her home last weekend
Same crap and add co2 saturation
We are seeing specialists now
Scary stuff
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Have had several mini strokes. Blood pressure was main problem but cholesterol was off too which affects bp. Affected my vision a little. Was seeing kaleidoscope crystals at top left of my left eye if that makes any sense. Also would have a loss of memory till the episode stopped. Transient eschemic attack is the medical terminology. Big word for mini stroke. Left me with a short term memory loss. Very scary. Get her to ur family doctor for a good checkup. Don't wait. Not tryin to scare you anymore than need be but the sooner u get it checked out the better. Hope every thing turns out good.
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Mini strokes are called Transient ischemic attack “TIA” usually symptoms dissipate within an hour or two occasionally longer, then self resolve, there was temporary blockage to an artery to the brain either plaque with temporary narrowing of artery or clot that self resolved , TIA’s thereself are usually not dangerous and symptoms resolve rapidly, but often is a sign of more serious issues, don’t want to scare you here sir but fairly often if not addressed can lead to a stroke . Have they put her on blood thinners ? Usually keeping BP lower and blood thinners such as warfarin or Coumadin can keep it at bayLast edited by vanmedic; 03-13-2019, 05:40 PM.
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Originally posted by vanmedic View PostMini strokes are called Transient ischemic attack “TIA” usually symptoms dissipate within an hour or two occasionally longer, then self resolve, there was temporary blockage to an artery to the brain either plaque with temporary narrowing of artery or clot that self resolved , TIA’s thereself are usually not dangerous and symptoms resolve rapidly, but often is a sign of more serious issues, don’t want to scare you here sir but fairly often if not addressed can lead to a stroke . Have they put her on blood thinners ?
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Originally posted by vanmedic View PostMini strokes are called Transient ischemic attack “TIA” usually symptoms dissipate within an hour or two occasionally longer, then self resolve, there was temporary blockage to an artery to the brain either plaque with temporary narrowing of artery or clot that self resolved , TIA’s thereself are usually not dangerous and symptoms resolve rapidly, but often is a sign of more serious issues, don’t want to scare you here sir but fairly often if not addressed can lead to a stroke . Have they put her on blood thinners ? Usually keeping BP lower and blood thinners such as warfarin or Coumadin can keep it at bay
Thank you more helpful than the docs so far :-) biggest thing is not really knowing. We are just ruling stuff out at this point.
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Originally posted by Lonestar_HOYT View PostGood post! My dad had a TIA years ago, like 20+ years ago. Think they put him on thinners and no problems since. Now he was in his late 50s or very early 60s when his occurred. Prayers sent for your bride!
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Originally posted by RWB View PostThank you more helpful than the docs so far :-) biggest thing is not really knowing. We are just ruling stuff out at this point.
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My why had a hemorrhagic stroke and then during recovery had a few mini strokes “TIAs”. The consensus from her doctors was that her brain was spasming from the legit stroke she suffered prior to and was causing these TIA episodes. They put her on some crazy meds in the hospital to kick the spasms but I took over a year to wean off the meds after she was in the clear. She has not had one since.
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