TIA

[ghi]

Good to hear you are ok.
I came across this terms  "type A,B personality"  today, my English is not very good, so i googled it to see what's about and come across this interesting,explanation;
"Type A and Type B personality theory describes two contrasting personality types. In this theory, personalities that are more competitive, outgoing, ambitious, impatient and/or aggressive are labeled Type A, while more relaxed personalities are labeled Type B.
The two cardiologists who developed this theory came to believe that Type A personalities had a greater chance of developing coronary heart disease." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_A_and_Type_B_personality_theory

I believe in plant based diet.
I linked a video here when Dr. Ellsworth Wareham was 98 years old ;  103 yo in oct 3rd, still going strong, watch his interviews , this guy was heart surgeon for over 50 years until was 95 yo, sure knows why got into vegan diet. 

[oboe]

Sorry to hear this - I imagine that's a pretty scary episode.  Take care of yourself Oldman, you're irreplaceable!

[Delirium]

I have worked on a stroke unit since 2011 and I would say that the most important thing to do in this cases when someone is having a TIA for the first time is to minimize the risk of a future stroke, a TIA is a very strong warning sign, without treatment around 20% is having a stroke within 6 months.

We are for ex looking for atrial fibrillation, often the episodes are very short and most people doesnt notice them at all so we are monitoring the heart rhythm for at least 24 hours but it could be up to 72 hours, We also check them for carotid artery stenosis. Both of these conditions increases the risk of having a stroke  significantly so finding them in time is vital. With proper treatment the risk of a stroke can be reduced to less than 2%.

This.

I have seen a lot of people die from ignoring TIAs when it should be a red flag to be more aggressive in preventing further episodes including future CVAs.

[ROC]

You take care Sir.  We are getting older, and are bodies are reminding us of this daily.

[DaddyAce]

OM I know you're a sharp guy and expect you'll figure out how to reduce your future risk.  Take good care young man!

[icepac]

Thanks for relating what you remember and thanks for recovering.

It's so rare anybody remembers anything.

[nooby52]

Take care Oldman. Easyscor, glad to see you're still with us, too, after what happened to you.  to both

[Ramesis]

You take care Sir.  We are getting older, and are bodies are reminding us of this daily.

How true, how true ROC
In early 2007 I had 2 strokes in within 1 week.
Turns out that when I forgot how to pull back the bed and then walked to the fridge for some unknown reason and later
I was told it was a TIA.
Later that night I got up to use the bathroom and as I was standing over the commode, the first stroke hit.
I managed to call my wife but then I couldn't speak or move.
My wife took me to the hospital where the 2nd stroke hit 2 days later and a heart attack a day after that.
Spent a week or so at a local hospital and then transfered to U.A.B in B'ham where I spent another couple of weeks.
After U.A.B., I spent 2 weeks in in in pat rehab and then another 3 weeks in out pat rehab.
The good news is, after so much time in the hospitals and rehab had quit smoking without realizing it 
Needless to say, I don't recommend TIAs and strokes as methods for quitting smoking but it goes to show that every cloud has a silver lining
 

GL OM... I know what ur going through

[Mister Fork]

How true, how true ROC
In early 2007 I had 2 strokes in within 1 week.
Turns out that when I forgot how to pull back the bed and then walked to the fridge for some unknown reason and later
I was told it was a TIA.
Later that night I got up to use the bathroom and as I was standing over the commode, the first stroke hit.
I managed to call my wife but then I couldn't speak or move.
My wife took me to the hospital where the 2nd stroke hit 2 days later and a heart attack a day after that.
Spent a week or so at a local hospital and then transfered to U.A.B in B'ham where I spent another couple of weeks.
After U.A.B., I spent 2 weeks in in in pat rehab and then another 3 weeks in out pat rehab.
The good news is, after so much time in the hospitals and rehab had quit smoking without realizing it 
Needless to say, I don't recommend TIAs and strokes as methods for quitting smoking but it goes to show that every cloud has a silver lining
 

GL OM... I know what ur going through

Jebus.  And I thought getting a new hip was a big deal. Glad you're better too Ramesis.

Yep, new hip needed by the Forkster. Doc thinks it was my military service - I wasn't always in optimal shape for some of my 'activities' - and I didn't really get into good shape until my mid-20's. Paying for it now.

[ROC]

I remember you going through that Ramesis.  It's odd, knowing some of you so long, watching us all go through life and being there, at least pixelly (made that up).
I remember when you came back for one of your firsts flights after your recovery, winging with us in a scenario.

[Ramesis]

I remember you going through that Ramesis.  It's odd, knowing some of you so long, watching us all go through life and being there, at least pixelly (made that up).
I remember when you came back for one of your firsts flights after your recovery, winging with us in a scenario.

Oh well ROC... stuff happens
I didn't mean to steal OM's thunder... I just wanted to let him and others know what can
happen when you ignore the  symtoms of stroke
 

[Ramesis]

Jebus.  And I thought getting a new hip was a big deal. Glad you're better too Ramesis.

Yep, new hip needed by the Forkster. Doc thinks it was my military service - I wasn't always in optimal shape for some of my 'activities' - and I didn't really get into good shape until my mid-20's. Paying for it now.

Good luck on the new hip 

[Oldman731]

I didn't mean to steal OM's thunder...

No thunder to be stolen!  I'm pleased that the thread has brought out the discussion it has - very informative, for me at least.  And thanks to all for the good wishes; it appears that many of us will continue to need them!

- oldman (and Icepac, that TV girl was a virtual duplicate of my own experience)

[bustr]

I'm glad you have made it and are ok. And you too Esayscor.

You can get the exact same symptoms taking a blood thinner and have allowed your blood INR percentage, blood pressure, and cholesterol to get too high at the same time. Your cognition will go to crap and too your depth perception and vision. My doctor fortunately caught it in time because the end result is death by stroke or just bleeding out. I was having issues with short term memory, vision and stringing full sentences together. Seems food and drink really will kill you, especially those good kinds we love to indulge during the Holidays.

[1ijac]

All the best to you guys who have stated some health issues.  I have some myself and I'm glad to hear of the positive outcomes.

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