100% blockage in both carotid arteries?

[broderick782003]

My grandmother was told her left and right carotid arteries were blocked 100% about 2 years ago.  They had previously went in and cleaned one of them and replaced one, but within 6 months they were both at 100%.  Is there another option for her, or is she, like the dr. said, a walking time bomb.  We asked the dr.'s if they were going to keep an eye on the small arteries in the back of the neck to make sure they werent blocking up. and he said there really was no point.  My grandmother has started acting weird here in the last couple of days.  She isnt eating or drinking and has been sleeping 16-18 hours a day.  Is this a sign that the other arteries are blocked also?

[tameka709]

Hi,
My dad is 57 years old and though he eats healthy, walks regularly, and watches his cholesterol, he has found out that he has a 100% blocked right inner carotid artery. The doctor says he has never seen this before and that it probably started in his childhood. Is there anyone who can give insight. He is scared and wants to look for a support group of people with similar problems. What can be done?

MeShondra Collins
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[cumberlandquiltchick]

My husband has had both of his closed 100% for about 6 years now. We went to the Mayo in Jacksonville,FL, he's been to the best, there's nothing that can be done. HOWEVER, he's fine. I mean, you just live every day and keep going....
He also has PAD in his legs real bad. they said he probably has heart blockages too, but nothing can be done because they don't ever want to give him anesthesia. Just enjoy every day. Miracles do happen and God gives us as much time as he wants us to have.... the human body is AMAZING! People don't believe me when I tell them he's been like this for so many years!

[PaulMD]

Hi.

I'm sorry to learn about her condition.  From the latest symptoms, it is best that she be seen by her doctors as soon as possible.  Increased sleeping time may mean that she's suffering from stroke like conditions that can be a direct consequence of the carotid blockage (since this is the major blood supply to the brain).  She might need invasive procedures such as embolectomy, or carotid endarterectomy to clear out the obstruction.

I hope that once you are able to bring her to her doctors, everything will turn out OK.

Wishing your grand mother all the best.  Take care and God bless.