STROKES AND TIA

[umya]

Hi everyone, my mother is 80 and had what they think was a TIA 10 days ago, ct's mri's and various other tests failed to show any bleeds.  She was ready to be discharged but suffered a stroke this morning.  she has paralysis on her right side.  the ct has again shown nothing.  she has been on blood "thinners" for some time as she is atrial difib.  Any thoughts as to why nothing is showing up in the pictures?  Any thoughts on recovery or the chance of this occurring again would be greatly appreciated along with your prayers.  --J

[TamelaAnn]

2 days ago I was hospitalized   I'm a bad diabetic my bs was 500+. Left side was drawn and couldn't use local Hosp thought I was having Tia  and did ct scan then transported me  after numerous test doc says all signed said yes but test didn't show it. So blamed all on diabetes has anyone had this?

[umya]

many thanks to you.

[Akbari]

hi, the cerebrovascular accident is not shown on cts at the first hours. usually drs do it after some hours, specially in bleeding cases. and you should know that symptoms after a stroke are severe at the beginning and first months but they get better after some months by therapy and medications. this is more visible in hemorrhagic cases because the bleeding will be absorbed. the golden time for therapy and improvement after stroke is the first 6 months so follow the treatment exactly especially at this time. the other important point is your mother age which is high and it makes the neuroplasticity process slower and more difficult than lower ages. but don't worry about her improvement most patients show good results specially in walking. the chance of its repetition will decrease by a suitable diet and exercise program and controlling blood pressure.
regards