I've had a TIA/ mini stroke, any changes I should be making?

[CAPP0]

CAPP0 said:

I may be able to shed light on the neck scan - I've had that done, it's to check for something which I can't remember the name of (it's a word which is commonly used for something else ) but is cholesterol build-up in your carotid arteries which

FN2TypeR said:

Neck scan will be an ultrasound on the cartoid arteries, them being blocked or made narrow by something (plaque, probably).

That's the one!

[anonymous-user]

MYOB said:

I didn't realise you had a heart attack last year though. Sorry to hear of this latest episode and hopefully they will find the issue quickly.

Me too, it never rains it pours sometimes it seems. There are loads of people that have recovered from these events. Best thing is just this thread for release it will help.

[anonymous-user]

CAPP0 said:

CAPP0 said:

I may be able to shed light on the neck scan - I've had that done, it's to check for something which I can't remember the name of (it's a word which is commonly used for something else ) but is cholesterol build-up in your carotid arteries which

FN2TypeR said:

Neck scan will be an ultrasound on the cartoid arteries, them being blocked or made narrow by something (plaque, probably).

That's the one!

It doesn't necessarily have to be caused by plaque.......mine is internal inflammation of the arteries caused by the autoimmune system............. a form of vasculitis.............I find watching the scans fascinating .I've had dozens of them...good luck Fermy.

[lrdisco]

All the best. I really hope it works out for both of you.

I am sat here at my desk crapping myself. I have been taking my own BP at home and its massively high.
I have been drinking on the 100+ units a week range for the lockdown. I know its killing me. My cheeks and forehead are tingling now due I think to the excess drink.

I weigh over 22 stone and no matter how many excuses I make I know that I am morbidly obese.

Things have to change. Drinking has now stopped. Diet will be changing immediately. Always exercised but that needs to be upped immediately.

I feel like crying that I have done this to myself and may not see my children grow up or meet my future grand children.

[FiF]

FN2TypeR said:

Neck scan will be an ultrasound on the cartoid arteries, them being blocked or made narrow by something (plaque, probably).

If you need the thing cleaning out then you'll end up with a fine ol' neck scar from the surgery I'm afraid! Alas the alternative is worse!

All the best, and get that bevvy knocked on the head!

Yep, as mentioned in my earlier post, MRI and neck scan, consultant called, come and see me tomorrow, consultant would have done it the next day if he could, but in within short order, sorted, wicked neck scar, kicked out evening next day.

Scar pretty much invisible now. All the chicks love a scar though.

If it comes to that discuss all the options with your consultant, eg one option is to have it done under local so that a watch can be kept on your compos mentis and function during the op. Don't want you to have a stroke on the table. I was knocked out as my neck is very muscular apparently, and as you have to keep very still as they navigate round various nerves it's difficult to keep that still for the length of time it takes. Came round after the anaesthesia like never before, not at all sleepy just *wide awake* and raring to go. 24h in HDU, and off you jolly well trot.

[Hoofy]

lrdisco said:

All the best. I really hope it works out for both of you.

I am sat here at my desk crapping myself. I have been taking my own BP at home and its massively high.
I have been drinking on the 100+ units a week range for the lockdown. I know its killing me. My cheeks and forehead are tingling now due I think to the excess drink.

I weigh over 22 stone and no matter how many excuses I make I know that I am morbidly obese.

Things have to change. Drinking has now stopped. Diet will be changing immediately. Always exercised but that needs to be upped immediately.

I feel like crying that I have done this to myself and may not see my children grow up or meet my future grand children.

The easiest thing to do now is to halve your current food portions and drink more water. Walk for 30 minutes a day if you can. Forget trying Couch 2 5k or smart arse diets to lose 50lbs in 3 days.

[FN2TypeR]

FiF said:

Scar pretty much invisible now. All the chicks love a scar though.

I had surgery to release a trapped ulnar nerve on my right elbow two years ago and the scar is a thick red line, looks a bit unsightly tbh. It wasn't a butcher job either, the nurse who did the wound check a few weeks later said it was exemplary work.....

miffed

Edited by FN2TypeR on Tuesday 2nd June 16:26

[HustleRussell]

lrdisco said:

All the best. I really hope it works out for both of you.

I am sat here at my desk crapping myself. I have been taking my own BP at home and its massively high.
I have been drinking on the 100+ units a week range for the lockdown. I know its killing me. My cheeks and forehead are tingling now due I think to the excess drink.

I weigh over 22 stone and no matter how many excuses I make I know that I am morbidly obese.

Things have to change. Drinking has now stopped. Diet will be changing immediately. Always exercised but that needs to be upped immediately.

I feel like crying that I have done this to myself and may not see my children grow up or meet my future grand children.

Don't beat yourself up, you can redeem yourself. Your overall health will quickly improve.

You don't need to eat food which makes you miserable. Strict exercise regime coupled with strict diet equals pretty much guaranteed failure.

Don't injure yourself with over-exertion.

Watch that you don't lose all motivation at the first slip-up (on the drink) and relapse back to 100 units / week. Tomorrow's a new day.

[talksthetorque]

Hi Firmit. I’ve just found this thread and hope you are ok
I was thinking about getting my motorcycle seat refoamed and possibly re-covered and thought I’d look you up for advice as I know you’re local to me, seem on here like a lovely bloke and do magical things with leather items. I was utterly shocked to read through this thread and hope you are doing ok and at least on the way forward with a diagnosis. The NHS is a wonderful thing and you’re in the right hands.
TL:DR
I had a sore arse and I thought of you.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

talksthetorque said:

TL:DR
I had a sore arse and I thought of you. I thought I'd better get that job done before you "croak"

Sorry!

[Seventy]

Good luck, Fermit.

Stay positive and try to banish at least some of the anxiety.

[Fermit and Sexy Sarah]

talksthetorque said:

Hi Firmit. I’ve just found this thread and hope you are ok
I was thinking about getting my motorcycle seat refoamed and possibly re-covered and thought I’d look you up for advice as I know you’re local to me, seem on here like a lovely bloke and do magical things with leather items. I was utterly shocked to read through this thread and hope you are doing ok and at least on the way forward with a diagnosis. The NHS is a wonderful thing and you’re in the right hands.
TL:DR
I had a sore arse and I thought of you.

Hi TTT. Apologies, I've only just seen your post. It's not one for us, we simply restore pigment My recommendation would be to contact Auto-Trim in Leicester (just off A46, so easy to get to) on 0116 2169920.

[talksthetorque]

Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:

Hi TTT. Apologies, I've only just seen your post. It's not one for us, we simply restore pigment My recommendation would be to contact Auto-Trim in Leicester (just off A46, so easy to get to) on 0116 2169920.

Thanks and definitely no need to apologise - How you doing?

[Fermit and Sexy Sarah]

talksthetorque said:

Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:

Hi TTT. Apologies, I've only just seen your post. It's not one for us, we simply restore pigment My recommendation would be to contact Auto-Trim in Leicester (just off A46, so easy to get to) on 0116 2169920.

Thanks and definitely no need to apologise - How you doing?

I'm OK, cheers. Just fretting, not knowing what is going wrong with me! More tests booked for Monday, time will tell.....

[Mr Tidy]

Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:

I'm OK, cheers. Just fretting, not knowing what is going wrong with me! More tests booked for Monday, time will tell.....

It's good to see you are still on here, and I hope all goes well on Monday!

[kurt535]

MYOB said:

Monkeylegend said:

Fermit said his doctor stated it was a tia/mini stroke

A GP cannot give such a concrete diagnosis without scans etc. GPs rely on symptoms to guess what is wrong.

Have to raise a wry smile; Ive had numerous doctors tell me from their bunkers that a pt im standing in front of has had a stroke they diagnosed from talking to them.....best one was when the lady put her teeth back in......

[rxe]

Assume you are properly measuring your blood pressure now? There are loads of exotic reasons for this to happen, but blood pressure is the first concern. Happened to a mate a few months ago - he said he had a sensation like a river flowing in his head, thought it was weird, being ex-military just decided to go home and sleep, got carted off the train when he collapsed. 4 weeks in intensive care, we thought he was a goner, but he's back 100%. He's fit, doesn't smoke, drinks a bit, not to excess and his BP when last measured at a checkup was normal. When he was admitted it was something like 220/170.

To answer the original question:

- measure the BP religiously
- cut down on the booze (60 is a lot, aim for 30 :-) )
- bin the vape.

TIAs are viewed as a warning because a lot of people don't get treated, only after they've had "the big one" does a relative say "oh yes, they've had those funny turns...."

[Badda]

kurt535 said:

MYOB said:

Monkeylegend said:

Fermit said his doctor stated it was a tia/mini stroke

A GP cannot give such a concrete diagnosis without scans etc. GPs rely on symptoms to guess what is wrong.

Have to raise a wry smile; Ive had numerous doctors tell me from their bunkers that a pt im standing in front of has had a stroke they diagnosed from talking to them.....best one was when the lady put her teeth back in......

Also, lots of GP work is diagnosing clinically.

[Badda]

rxe said:

Assume you are properly measuring your blood pressure now? There are loads of exotic reasons for this to happen, but blood pressure is the first concern. Happened to a mate a few months ago - he said he had a sensation like a river flowing in his head, thought it was weird, being ex-military just decided to go home and sleep, got carted off the train when he collapsed. 4 weeks in intensive care, we thought he was a goner, but he's back 100%. He's fit, doesn't smoke, drinks a bit, not to excess and his BP when last measured at a checkup was normal. When he was admitted it was something like 220/170.

To answer the original question:

- measure the BP religiously
- cut down on the booze (60 is a lot, aim for 30 :-) )
- bin the vape.

TIAs are viewed as a warning because a lot of people don't get treated, only after they've had "the big one" does a relative say "oh yes, they've had those funny turns...."

The bp quite possibly rose that high as a compensation result of reduced cerebral perfusion due to a clot/bleed rather than it randomly flying up to 220SSys. You’re dead right that it’s wise to monitor bp regularly however.
I only point this out so that there’s no assumption that normal bp means no stroke.

Edited by Badda on Sunday 7th June 04:26

[Ozone]

Wow, things have escalated for you since I last checked! Hope you feel better soon and get some good news from the tests.

Stay positive.

All the best.