I think I may have had a mini stroke

riptides · Jul 13, 2009

deere755 said:
I am going to the DR. in about an hour. I called and made the earliest appointment I could get this morning. I will post on what I found out.

Good! best of luck, thoughts and prayers your way....

deere755 · Jul 13, 2009

I had a TIA or mini stroke. He doesn't believe there is any damage but he has ordered a couple of MRI's and a scan of my arteries in my neck. He has changed some of my meds and has me taking an asprin a day. Thanks for all the comments and prayers it means alot. I really did not take it too serious until today. I guess it really did not sink in what had happened and just how serious it can be. He said hopefully with all we are doing I won't have another.

JDGREEN4ME · Jul 14, 2009

deere755 said:
I had a TIA or mini stroke. He doesn't believe there is any damage but he has ordered a couple of MRI's and a scan of my arteries in my neck. He has changed some of my meds and has me taking an asprin a day. Thanks for all the comments and prayers it means alot. I really did not take it too serious until today. I guess it really did not sink in what had happened and just how serious it can be. He said hopefully with all we are doing I won't have another.

I am so happy you followed up on this incident...please take care!

MossRoad · Jul 14, 2009

deere755 said:
I am going to the DR. in about an hour. I called and made the earliest appointment I could get this morning. I will post on what I found out.

Good. I take back all those things I was thinking of saying about you.

Best of luck.

MossRoad · Jul 14, 2009

deere755 said:
...he has ordered a couple of MRI's and a scan of my arteries in my neck. He has changed some of my meds and has me taking an asprin a day.

I had MRI's and scans on my arteries, etc... after experiencing some neck arm and chest numbness earlier this year. They found nothing in my head.

So, they sent me for a stress test. I passed.

They think it was mostly stress related due to my job. My job and employer are great. My chances of remaining employed, however, is questionable (industry wide issues, nothing I can control).

So, now I am on the baby aspirin, too and follow up visit is scheduled for later this summer. Only instructions were to change my diet, swap my bad and good cholesterol numbers, exercise more, etc... and enjoy life. I can do that!

Good luck with your tests.

deere755 · Aug 4, 2009

I went to the DR. today to find out the results of my tests. I have 50 to 60% shrinking of my carodid arterie on the left side and some shrinking arteries in the brain. He is sending me to a Vascular surgen to get his opinion on whether I need to have surgery or just medication for this. He says most likely just meds but he wants and expert to make that decision. It seems they have been taking their time on this. It was July 11th when I had my TIA.

radman1 · Aug 4, 2009

50-60% narrowing in the internal carotid (neck) artery is moderate. Criteria used to be surgery if greater than 70% narrowing. At greater than 70% stenosis, the risk of surgery was less than the risk of possible stroke when treated medically. Some studies suggest surgery at greater than 50% narrowing if the surgeon is very good and has a low complication rate. (They will all say they are very good!) Surgery has about a 2% serious complication rate - stroke is the most common.

MossRoad · Aug 4, 2009

deere755 said:
I went to the DR. today to find out the results of my tests. I have 50 to 60% shrinking of my carodid arterie on the left side and some shrinking arteries in the brain. He is sending me to a Vascular surgen to get his opinion on whether I need to have surgery or just medication for this. He says most likely just meds but he wants and expert to make that decision. It seems they have been taking their time on this. It was July 11th when I had my TIA.

Glad you got some answers. Keep on the Docs with follow-ups. Again, best of luck to you.

ToadHill · Aug 5, 2009

We wish you the best, do what the Dr. suggests this is nothing to fool with.

Sackett2 · Aug 5, 2009

After loosing my brother (age 46) to a preventable ulcer; I am glad you did a follow-up, and thankful for all the others on this forum that showed you the error of your ways.
Now how do you explain it to your wife that you will listen to a bunch of tractor guys on the internet, but don't listen to her concerning a health issue?

jimmyj · Aug 9, 2009

I just read this thread and it is good you are aware of your conditions. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

This is a sober reminder to us to get our regular physical checks and not be "silly boys" who skip going to the doctor.

Nothing worse than losing a friend or loved one before their time.

Best wishes

Jim

deere755 · Aug 18, 2009

I have to have surgery Sept. 3rd. They are going to clean my atery in my neck. I will be laid up thru most of harvest. Keep me in your prays if you don't mind.

rgood · Aug 18, 2009

Done

Steve_Miller · Aug 25, 2009

At least your getting the chance to have surgery, if you never followed up you may not have been posting here anymore. These are the times us men have to swallow our pride and let someone who knows better diagnose our problems.

Steve

MossRoad · Aug 27, 2009

Steve_Miller said:
At least your getting the chance to have surgery, if you never followed up you may not have been posting here anymore. These are the times us men have to swallow our pride and let someone who knows better diagnose our problems.

Steve

Yah! And always get a couple opinions from Dr.s you trust. I do that with plumbers and electricians, too. Your body is just a complicated HVAC system for your CPU.

Ron D. · Aug 27, 2009

About 20 yrs ago, my dad had the same issue one weekend, when he was talking, the words were mumbled and didn't make sense. We got him to the doctor that same day and he was quickly scheduled for operation. They scraped one of his neck arteries, as the other had already closed. He never had any additional problems up until his passing at 86 yrs old. The side that had closed developed other arteries/vessels to supply blood where it was needed.

I've been taking statin meds for cholestrol for many years. They do a great job at keeping things within acceptable limits. If I ever have any problems, I hope I get a warning like you and my dad got.

Best of luck with the surgery, you will be in my prayers. I'll bet you'll be back in the saddle much quicker than than you think.

Ron

deere755 · Aug 28, 2009

Well I had to have a stress test this week and they found some problems there. Now I have to see a Heart Dr. before my surgery. I didn't even know I was sick. This is the 1st time since all this started that I have been a little scared. I am only 43 and I have alot I still want to do. Keep me in your prayers please.

MossRoad · Aug 28, 2009

deere755 said:
Well I had to have a stress test this week and they found some problems there. Now I have to see a Heart Dr. before my surgery. I didn't even know I was sick. This is the 1st time since all this started that I have been a little scared. I am only 43 and I have alot I still want to do. Keep me in your prayers please.

If it is any consolation, just think of it as a tune up for your body.

Many people have these conditions and get repaired just fine. Many members here on TBN can attest to that.

We'll keep you in our thoughts!

KB9UDE · Aug 28, 2009

deere755 said:
Well I had to have a stress test this week and they found some problems there. Now I have to see a Heart Dr. before my surgery. I didn't even know I was sick. This is the 1st time since all this started that I have been a little scared. I am only 43 and I have alot I still want to do. Keep me in your prayers please.

We are praying for you. I hope for the best in your health.

John

rox · Aug 29, 2009

Deer,
I'm pulling for you and hoping everything works out for the best. Hang in there and do what ya gotta do. I'm so glad the TBN members pushed back on you in response to your first post. I think I would ahve done the same thing you did but not any longer would I do that.