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by Jesusburger, May 09, 2009 10:14PM
My mother frequently gets the symptoms of TIAs. Actually, I believe she has a TIA every month, and she seems to be getting worse. Every month it never fails to come back as I watch my mother lose balance, slur her words, and act complete gone. The whole week of that TIA is a struggle, and as soon as she seems to be "recovering" she happens to experience more TIA symptoms. What can I expect? I'm only left with the inevitable conclusion that my mother is going to have a huge stroke that might paralyze her for life. I hope every works out for all you posting comments. Thanks for listening.
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by sue_in_oz, May 10, 2009 05:09PM
Hi

Sorry to hear about your mum:(

I didn't have any TIA's before my stroke, so can't really help with that.  However my one suugestion is to find out what is causing the TIA's & see if anything can be done to prevent them.  Because you are right, a TIA is a stroke waiting to happen.

All the best

Sue

by betsypear1, Jul 22, 2009 12:28PM
You didn't say if your mother is under a doctor's care or not. I'm not an expert, but it would be important that she's actively doing something to help prevent future strokes or TIAs, such as taking blood thinners or other preventative means. Good luck.
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