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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 3:08:08 GMT
DH had some sort of "episode" while driving home from work. Immediately, I thought it was a TIA.
When he arrived home, I insisted that we go to the E.R. He agreed.
Doctor and nurses all agree that it was most likely a TIA based on the detailed narrative we gave of the episode but because none of the testing pointed directly to it being a TIA, they released him, and didn't even reference a TIA. (his discharge paperwork called it a headache made reference to altered mental status not related to alcohol)
ER doctor felt fine sending him home, because he had someone "responsible" at home. I almost LOL'd.
He'll follow up with the neurologist within a few days.
We may never have answers as to what happened or why, but we're fairly confident through blood work, a few xrays and a CT scan that there's no impending doom. Hopefully the insurance company doesn't think he went to the ER with a headache. |
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Post by akathy on May 8, 2015 3:11:39 GMT
Well congratulations Ms. Responsible! Hope your DH is feeling better.
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Post by freecharlie on May 8, 2015 3:13:23 GMT
TIA?
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 3:15:50 GMT
Transient Ischemic Attack - aka a mini stroke |
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Post by scrapmaven on May 8, 2015 3:21:19 GMT
It's funny to read your chart and see what they're saying about you. Hopefully, the neurologist will give your dh some more concrete answers. I'm sorry you had such a scare. Though I'm pleased to be able to say that I share a message board w/a woman who is so responsible.
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Post by cherrie on May 8, 2015 3:36:27 GMT
I had a random TIA a few years ago. All the tests were normal on my brain scan but I was severely dehydrated. That was a really weird thing...trying to get words out of my mouth and they were slurring.
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Post by scrapsuzy on May 8, 2015 6:12:31 GMT
Several years ago they thought my dad had a couple of TIAs. He ended up seeing a neuro-ophthalmologist (trained as both a neurologist and an ophthalmologist) who diagnosed them as atypical migraines. It was scary at first, but then he learned the triggers and hasn't had one since!
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Post by maryland on May 8, 2015 12:33:04 GMT
Sounds like you and your husband are both responsible adults! Some women and men would blow it off, but it's good that you all didn't. I didn't know what a TIA was either.
I hope your husband has a quick recovery!
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Post by Merge on May 8, 2015 13:26:34 GMT
LOL! I frequently still wonder who left me in charge. Glad your husband is doing OK.
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Post by eastcoastpea on May 10, 2015 11:50:10 GMT
I hope your husband's doctor visit goes well. I hope you'll update us.
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Post by sweetpeasmom on May 10, 2015 13:13:14 GMT
Scary! Glad they determined he was ok.
We thought my mom had a TIA back in January. They determined it was Bell's Palsy. She still has some lasting effects in her face from it.
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Post by gillyp on May 10, 2015 13:58:33 GMT
I think you should change your user name to GaJenny RA.  Hopefully your DH won't have another episode and all is well. |
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Post by tiffanytwisted on May 10, 2015 16:22:54 GMT
Rock on, sister!
Glad your husband's OK!
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Hopefully your DH won't have another episode and all is well. 