I Had a Mini-stroke a few days ago! - Page 4

sugar rose · 10-03-19, 01:56 AM

Karen, I'm glad you're OK! How frightening! But lucky that your husband was with you and knew what was going on. Take care!

topfitmama · 10-03-19, 04:09 AM

I'm glad your husband was with you, Karen! Thank you for sharing your story, alerting us to symptoms and what to do about them, and reminding us that we need to be there for each other.
Take care!

Gibbee · 10-03-19, 06:02 AM

Karen: So very glad to hear you are OK!

Rhonda · 10-03-19, 06:11 AM

Karen, so glad your OK. Thanks for sharing your story and yes it can happen to anyone.

I have a friend who had a stroke in her 40s and is in her 60s now and it was a significant one but she is OK now. Still has some problems with memory.

margaux · 10-03-19, 06:59 AM

So sorry, Karen. Glad you have recovered well. Especially thanks for the information. It doesn't always happen to others....could be us. Can never take our health for granted. Best wishes for continued good health!

Pat58 · 10-03-19, 07:30 AM

Karen how frightening! Thank goodness you knew something was off and your husband recognized the symptoms. I'm relieved for you that you feel better now.

Continued good health to you.

Sollamyn · 10-03-19, 07:34 AM

I hope you're feeling better soon, Karen!

My mom had a mini-stroke a few years ago while she was driving!

My dad was with her and he managed to get the car stopped and pulled over. Anyway--I ended up driving them to the hospital because they just happened to be very close to my house when it happened (oh, and I was doing my workout when they came by so I was dressed in workout clothes all day at the hospital

). My mom is 90 now and I can't say with certainty, because my mom tends to keep serious matters to herself, but I don't believe she has had any more mini-strokes since then. Or--she is still with us, so if she has had any, she is still functioning normally (for a 90-year-old!).

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Donna

BigBadBetty · 10-03-19, 07:54 AM

I am glad you are OK! And a great reminder to not ignore your body's signs that something is wrong.

Taking care of yourself doesn't prevent all bad things from happening to you. However, I think it can help with your outcome from those things.

Kathy G · 10-03-19, 08:13 AM

Wow, so scary Karen! I'm so glad your husband was there and recognized the symptoms! (((big hug))) I wish you a speedy recovery.

Exercise Diva · 10-03-19, 08:26 AM

So glad you're okay Karen. My mother-in-law has had several mini strokes (now 96) over the last several years, and I worry for my husband. His grandfather on her side died from a massive stroke so I wonder if it could be hereditary. Your story is a good reminder that it can happen to anyone - I need to be careful with myself as well.

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10-03-19, 01:56 AM
sugar rose Join Date: Apr 2014	Karen, I'm glad you're OK! How frightening! But lucky that your husband was with you and knew what was going on. Take care! __________________ "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." William Shakespeare, Hamlet

10-03-19, 04:09 AM
topfitmama Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Germany	I'm glad your husband was with you, Karen! Thank you for sharing your story, alerting us to symptoms and what to do about them, and reminding us that we need to be there for each other. Take care!

10-03-19, 06:02 AM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Karen: So very glad to hear you are OK! __________________ "A healthier future is every tiny step we take, or every little rep, that ultimately leads us to our goal." Arnold Schwarzenegger STS Graduate MET-Rx 180 Graduate

10-03-19, 06:11 AM
Rhonda Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MI	Karen, so glad your OK. Thanks for sharing your story and yes it can happen to anyone. I have a friend who had a stroke in her 40s and is in her 60s now and it was a significant one but she is OK now. Still has some problems with memory.

10-03-19, 06:59 AM
margaux Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ohio	So sorry, Karen. Glad you have recovered well. Especially thanks for the information. It doesn't always happen to others....could be us. Can never take our health for granted. Best wishes for continued good health!

10-03-19, 07:30 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Karen how frightening! Thank goodness you knew something was off and your husband recognized the symptoms. I'm relieved for you that you feel better now. Continued good health to you.

10-03-19, 07:34 AM
Sollamyn Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S. Illinois	I hope you're feeling better soon, Karen! My mom had a mini-stroke a few years ago while she was driving! My dad was with her and he managed to get the car stopped and pulled over. Anyway--I ended up driving them to the hospital because they just happened to be very close to my house when it happened (oh, and I was doing my workout when they came by so I was dressed in workout clothes all day at the hospital ). My mom is 90 now and I can't say with certainty, because my mom tends to keep serious matters to herself, but I don't believe she has had any more mini-strokes since then. Or--she is still with us, so if she has had any, she is still functioning normally (for a 90-year-old!). Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Donna __________________ Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. unknown

10-03-19, 07:54 AM
BigBadBetty Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, WI, USA	I am glad you are OK! And a great reminder to not ignore your body's signs that something is wrong. Taking care of yourself doesn't prevent all bad things from happening to you. However, I think it can help with your outcome from those things.

10-03-19, 08:13 AM
Kathy G VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA	Wow, so scary Karen! I'm so glad your husband was there and recognized the symptoms! (((big hug))) I wish you a speedy recovery. __________________ Completed Races: (4) 50 milers (2) 42 milers (1) 50k (10) Marathons (2) 20 milers (3) 25k’s (16) Half Marathons (1) 20k (6) 10 milers (1) 15k

10-03-19, 08:26 AM
Exercise Diva Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston	So glad you're okay Karen. My mother-in-law has had several mini strokes (now 96) over the last several years, and I worry for my husband. His grandfather on her side died from a massive stroke so I wonder if it could be hereditary. Your story is a good reminder that it can happen to anyone - I need to be careful with myself as well.