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numbness on my left side of the body
about three years ago,I had a funny feeling that occured on the left side of my body.
My face felt numb,and it looked like I had a stroke.I went to the er they did some test..They ruled out ms at one point.My doctor did some blood work everything seemed ok..Took some more test on my nerves,couldn't find anything, Two weeks ago same feeling came back.Face on down tingly and numbness,,
Its scares me,, I dread the idea of having to go through some more testing.
Anyone that could help me with this ?
Catt
My face felt numb,and it looked like I had a stroke.I went to the er they did some test..They ruled out ms at one point.My doctor did some blood work everything seemed ok..Took some more test on my nerves,couldn't find anything, Two weeks ago same feeling came back.Face on down tingly and numbness,,
Its scares me,, I dread the idea of having to go through some more testing.
Anyone that could help me with this ?
Catt
Hi. I'm sorry this is happening and I'm sorry you're scared. I completely understand. I believe the doctor is right, see a neurologist, and make sure you take a list of your medications with you and past records and/or tests/labs etc., every information of your past labs and tests will help the doctor to serve you best. You may want to call your primary doctor and ask if it'll be ok to take baby aspirin until you get in to see the Neurologist, this may help a little by thinning the blood.........BUT make sure you check with your primary doctor first.
Good Luck
Good Luck
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi
Thanks for writing.
I am sorry to say, but what you are suffering from cannot be ignored. What you had was initially a TIA or transient ischemic attack, where there is a partial or temporary loss of blood to the brain.
“TIAs are often warning signs that a person is at risk for a more serious and debilitating stroke. About one-third of those who have a TIA will have an acute stroke some time in the future. Many strokes can be prevented by heeding the warning signs of TIAs and treating underlying risk factors. The most important treatable factors linked to TIAs and stroke are high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, heart disease, carotid artery disease, diabetes, and heavy use of alcohol. Medical help is available to reduce and eliminate these factors. Lifestyle changes such as eating a balanced diet, maintaining healthy weight, exercising, and enrolling in smoking and alcohol cessation programs can also reduce these factors.”
Refer: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tia/tia.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transient_ischemic_attack
Please consult your doctor and a neurologist at the earliest. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else.
Thanks for writing.
I am sorry to say, but what you are suffering from cannot be ignored. What you had was initially a TIA or transient ischemic attack, where there is a partial or temporary loss of blood to the brain.
“TIAs are often warning signs that a person is at risk for a more serious and debilitating stroke. About one-third of those who have a TIA will have an acute stroke some time in the future. Many strokes can be prevented by heeding the warning signs of TIAs and treating underlying risk factors. The most important treatable factors linked to TIAs and stroke are high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, heart disease, carotid artery disease, diabetes, and heavy use of alcohol. Medical help is available to reduce and eliminate these factors. Lifestyle changes such as eating a balanced diet, maintaining healthy weight, exercising, and enrolling in smoking and alcohol cessation programs can also reduce these factors.”
Refer: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tia/tia.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transient_ischemic_attack
Please consult your doctor and a neurologist at the earliest. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else.
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