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[Ms Jacks]

Hi All

Had the scary experience of a TIA ( mini stroke says the hospital) earlier this week. I was sat quietly watching TV when my right sided vision went for 15 minutes, when that resolved I had a poor memory recall and was dazed for another 20. As a retired nurse I am not one to crumble easily. Poor hubbie scared stiff.
Saw A&E and many tests plus more next week, currently not allowed to drive or really be alone.

Anyone else experienced similar??

Thx Ms Jacks

[Limpy]

I haven't but you may get help here
https://www.stroke.org.uk/

[Taz2]

My (almost) ex husband had one earlier this year while at work. He lost all use of his left side and managed to drag himself into the office to ask for help telling them he thought he was having a stroke. By the time the ambulance arrived, within twenty minutes, all the symptoms had gone and he would have been more than happy to just carry on at work and dismiss the ambulance. They took him in though suspecting a TIA which it was. They referred him for more tests within a few days. He had a scan which seemed to point to a clot in the artery which runs up the side of the neck (this had now gone). They could find no reason for the clot as his blood pressure and cholesterol were normal and his blood wasn't "sticky". Even so he is now on statins purely because they couldn't work out what had caused it. He couldn't drive for a month but was in work the next day having managed to get a lift arranged for there and back. He was shaken up I think by the experience but suffered no after effects at all. He lives alone so that worried me but didn't seem to worry him at all!

Sorry you have had this happen to you Ms Jacks. I hope you get some answers soon.

Taz x 

[Ms Jacks]

Hi Taz, Limpy

Thanks so much for your responses.

I have an appt on Weds at TIA clinic local hospital so I am hoping for greater clarification and information.

I feel so exhausted just now and wondering what is next- diverticulitis inpatient January, ME diagnosis July, now this ...

Catch you soon

Ms Jacks

[Tinkerbell]

My father had TIA in 2004, couldn't drive for a month, but hasn't had another one or a full stroke which was something we were worried about. My father in law also had one last summer and has been fine since.

It is good you are been seen at the TIA clinic, hope you get some answers and any treatment plan is sorted quickly.

[Penguin]

The Stroke Association are an excellent source of both information and support - they even came and did a home visit when my mum had one back in 2014.
She was told that the risk of another one declines the more time passes. The key is to ideally find out the cause and get on preventative medicine if necessary. For my mum that was a drug to regulate her heart rhythm (pre existing valve issues that hadn't requires treatment until then) and one of the novel blood thinners. She was fine despite being in her 80s. Make sure those around you know what to look out for.

[Ms Jacks]

Hi All

A quick update from me.

Have additonal symptoms this last weekend s ended up admitted to hospital- extensive tests diagnosed no 'stroke' but infact all linked to Migraine. I can't tell you my relief.

Thx for all help / support

Ms Jacks x

[Dotty]

Good to hear your update. Take care xx

[Limpy]

Good to hear your news Ms Jacks. Look after you and yours

[ElkWarning]

Hi All

A quick update from me.

Have additonal symptoms this last weekend s ended up admitted to hospital- extensive tests diagnosed no 'stroke' but infact all linked to Migraine. I can't tell you my relief.

Thx for all help / support

Ms Jacks x

My son has TIA, part of his epilepsy, as is migraine. Have they started you on anything from that stable of drugs.

[Ms Jacks]

Hi Postmeno3

Thanks for your reply.

In Jan 23 I had a hosp admission with acute diverticulitis - a very debilitating experience both physically and emotionally. It has taken forever to gradually get well once more.

Over the months crashing fatique, brain fog, sensory overload, painful joints,poor balance and much more. Endless blood tests, scans, examinations a diagnosis of ME was given in June. Tbh its a relief to know its something and a response to a nasty infection back in Jan.

I am now c/o ME clinic in Derby and life changed to a slower more structured pace that I can manage.

All the best

Ms Jacks 

[Ms Jacks]

Hi Postmeno3!

I totally agree re cumulative episodes and the link to ME

Life for me for the last nine years ( although amazing and happy now) has been incredibly tough.

In 2014 in adorable eldest boy took his life aged 23 with no history of MH issues.
My youngest a girl now 25 is just one year out of an addiction to many drugs and the life that goes with it
i divorced my now ex in 2014
My middle child a son 26 has needed endless support after coming out of a long term relationship- thankfully in practical ways as he is very successful in his life
I resigned from a very stressful NHS nursing role as a safeguarding nurse with under 18's

The stress was very high and thankfully is no more
Life in the slow lane suits me just fine
Ms Jacks

[Ms Jacks]

Hi Postmeno3!

Its been a journey to say the least, sadly my DS eldest dying was the saddest. I left my stressful NHS within months of him dying and no regrets.

The pace is more ideal these  days, married to simply the best hubbie and friend

Life has it ups and downs but we ride those waves x

[Mary G]

Ms Jacks, I'm glad that it turned out to be a migraine rather than a stroke but sorry to hear that you are a fellow migraine sufferer.

Migraines are weird beasts and have very strange symptoms which are often thought to be strokes.  It's really good that you have been properly diagnosed but it doesn't mean you will have further migraines, they can be a one off.  Someone I know was rushed to A&E because she suddenly couldn't speak.  There were no other symptoms and they suspected a stroke but it was a migraine brought on by the birth control pill.

Sorry to hear of the loss of your son, it must be very difficult to deal with such a tragic loss.

[ElkWarning]

Hi All

A quick update from me.

Have additonal symptoms this last weekend s ended up admitted to hospital- extensive tests diagnosed no 'stroke' but infact all linked to Migraine. I can't tell you my relief.

Thx for all help / support

Ms Jacks x

My son has TIA, part of his epilepsy, as is migraine. Have they started you on anything from that stable of drugs.