TIA

[Oldman731]

Stands for "transient ischemic attack."  No, it has nothing to do with M3s.  It's sort of a mini-stroke, without the damage.

A most peculiar feeling.  I was typing on my work computer when, suddenly, I could no longer spell correctly.  A word like "care" came out "carecarelescare."  Attempts to rephrase were unsuccessful - I couldn't think of an alternative.

So I got up to tell the guy whose work I was editing that I wouldn't be able to help.  But the words came out funny.  If I meant to say "Hey, I can't help," what came out was "Argh, my feet green."  Finally I gave up, went back to my office.  I thought perhaps that I was having a stroke, but I was able to raise my arms and smile, and couldn't remember the other two or three tests.

After perhaps 30 minutes it went away.  Finally went to the hospital, which kept me for a night and day and diagnosed the above.  I'm fine, except I'm in a special class now (hey, I heard that!), and, most regrettably, I can't fly for two years.

I do not recommend this experience.

- oldman

[Zoney]

Take care of yourself man, make sure what you are doing is helping you get better.

I have exactly this same condition but it is a different name, mine is called "Stoned".

[Easyscor]

2001 for me and slightly different. Couldn't speak and vision was an in and out blur. I was still able to make a hand written note on what was happening and drove myself to the hospital! NOT a good idea, I nearly ran into people and got lost before finding it by luck alone.
I never want to go through that again. Take the meds they prescribe (regular aspirin for me).

[Hajo]

Take care of yourselves gentlemen.  Your health is what is most important.

[Puma44]

Wow!  Sorry to hear of that gents.  Take care and be well soon.

[SIK1]

Glad your ok Oldman. Take care of yourself, and follow the docs orders.

When you say you can't fly for two years do you mean for real or in AH? If the latter you will surely be missed.

 
Sik

[Kanth]

yep oldman that sounds pretty scary. please take care of yourself. Glad you went to the hospital, always the right thing to do. 

[NatCigg]

glad to hear you and your doctor are better informed.  I have been close to a few medical abnormalities lately.  One guy had a pulmonary embolism that stopped him cold.  another was a heart attack that was noticed by a drunken like stupor.  in both instances it was the fast action of those nearby, first responders, and those at the hospital that saved their life.  Thankfully the situations did not turn out another way.  If nobody was around both would have been tragic.  In another situation a lady is in the health system tracking a blood abnormality and is being referred to specialists to better understand her condition.

The knowledge if the medical community is impressive and growing.

how these bodies of ours go on for years is even more impressive.  The complexity, fragility, and downright determination of life is amazing.

 

[Tumor]

Hey Oldman

  My Grandad (91, already had/has Dementia) started having those about 6 years ago.  He had one about every 6mo give or take.  First time he went to Hosp by ambulance.  After that, we took him to the hospital 2 or 3 times, then didn't any more.  They advised us to go through the stroke tests and observe him for about 30min, then bring him in if he didn't come out of it.  We did that until he had one that put him on the floor, like out cold.  I was sure that one was a full on stroke but sure enough, TIA (and another ambulance).  We've never been advised of ~anything~ preventative he could do or we could do for him, and he's not ever been given any medication for it.  The last one was on Christmas Day 2015, so it seems to have stopped at least for now.

  I can't offer anything other than a sincere "be very careful".  I haven't a clue if having just one can be an indicator of future problems, but from what I've observed, they do vary in intensity and symptoms.

[Zimme83]

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%.

[zack1234]

Type on 200 

[Mister Fork]

Holy sheit Oldman. Glad you’re ok. Any idea what brings on a TIA?

[morfiend]

Sorry to hear this OM!  Take care and get well soon,this place wouldnt be the same without you!!!


   

[Serenity]

Glad you made it out the other end!

[RSLQK186]

Holy sheit Oldman. Glad you’re ok. Any idea what brings on a TIA?

To answer your question I submit:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/transient-ischemic-attack/symptoms-causes/dxc-20314622

I was driving when I got a sudden terrible headache. Slurred speech was noticed by my son. I pulled into a rural convenience store and he bought water so I could chew and swallow aspirin.

He drove the next 20 miles to our rural hospital. They hydrated me and EMTs took me the big town hospital in case I needed a clot buster. By then I was feeling much better. Dye injection/MRI and microscopic noodle camera found nothing. The ghost was gone.

I have several precursors mentioned in the link above, but dehydration and the venal constriction that comes with it was the tipping point although I didn't see it in the list of causes. Guess it falls under nutrition.