Thread: A not so funny thing that happened last weekend.

On Saturday I arose, did the morning rituals which include taking meds and feeding the varmints, among other things I won’t go into. I fed the cat, then knelt down to put my min pin on a cable so she can do her business. When I tried to get back up my right leg wouldn’t cooperate. I didn’t think too much about it. Later we went through the same procedure, and my leg still wasn’t cooperating. I went outside to look at possible antenna locations. While outside I became so dizzy I could barely stand up.

On Sunday and Monday that calf felt as if it had been twisted, the muscles hurt so bad I couldn’t walk. My home health nurse came by that afternoon and she was concerned enough that she informed my Dr.

Yesterday was my three month check up. The Dr questioned me about what had happened. His opinion is that if had a small TIA stroke. He says if it happens again I’ll have to have a MRI done of my brain.

The reall kicker? It happened on my 55th birthday!

I am sorry. I was surprised by the comment from your doctor. A quick search (I didn't know what a TIA stroke was) brought up this:
"A TIA can be a sign that a full-blown stroke is on the way."
Maybe they could get you in for an MRI before the next one?
Take care of yourself and shoot for a much better 56th birthday.
Paul

Wow. I dont know anything about strokes but id be worried. Take care of yourself. 8ve been havi g some issues for a few months i cant figure out. Dr apt in a week or so. Crossing my fingers they can figure something out
Its a bitch getting old aint it.

Its scary when you get that kind of word from your Dr. It takes you off your game because you didn't see it coming. When this happens to me, I tend not to ask too many questions fearing what I'll hear in response. But you have to ask questions and get explanations. I'd schedule something with him or another Dr for another opinion to ensure that you're comfortable with the treatment plan moving forward. There are meds that help to control the risks of stroke. If you would benefit from being on them, you want to know. And if its not something he feels you need to worry about right now, you want to know why he feels that way.

The pain in your leg doesn't correlate with a TIA, although problems with it "cooperating" does. If you're still having pain, a blood clot should be ruled out, as it can be that cause to a TIA or a stroke.

Take care,

Richard

Originally Posted by evnpar

The pain in your leg doesn't correlate with a TIA, although problems with it "cooperating" does. If you're still having pain, a blood clot should be ruled out, as it can be that cause to a TIA or a stroke.

Take care,

Richard

I agree. Pain is not usually a symptom of a TIA. Loss of muscle strength, control of the leg or numbness or tingling are.

Keep on the MD's!
Had a TIA and am partially blind in one eye. INR ( clotting time) testing is a good thing.. Meds' can help and it probably saved the rest of my sight, perhaps my mobility.

~Richard

Not great news eh. Take care now.

No fun.

Your condition is not a so funny thing. Neither is turning 55, nor any year after. Seems that everything starts breaking down after 45. Our invincible youth begins to alarmingly evaporate before our very eyes.

I recently turned 59. One month later I broke my foot. Not the more benign 5th metatarsal break, but a Lisfranc fracture. 58 years and not a single broken bone, then, in a fraction of a second, one of the worst foot fractures sustainable. All because of a mindless moment playing with the dog. Fortunately it wasn't a displaced fracture and I was able to avoid surgery. But painful degenerative arthritis is common after a Lisfranc fracture, so possible surgery down the road... Oh boy, something else to look forward to.

But two months of no weight on one foot, rolling around precariously on a knee scooter... Finally able to walk again, what a relief. I'll never take for granted the simple things like just being able to wear TWO shoes and walking on my own two feet again.

I feel lucky that my injuries weren't worse. I could easily have hit my head when I fell.

I wish you well. Getting older is a blessing and a curse. Appreciate everything you have and take nothing for granted, because life changes in an instant.

I've always said the human body comes with a warranty. Treat it right and you be good to go until age 50. After that it's a matter of genes and how badly you abused it in the past.

I turned 70 last January and in February had a mild heart attack. Getting old isn't a gradual deal. With each additional year it seems the deterioration is more logarithmic.

My dad used to say "Getting old is no fun" and he is right.

You need to watch those mini strokes cause they are a bad sign. I'd be getting checked out if it was me.