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Last edited Sun Aug 10, 2025, 07:17 PM - Edit history (1)
I'm sure most of you didn't notice, but I've been out a couple of days.
Spent 2 1/2 days in the Hospital with a medical scare. Still a bit weak, but strong enough to watch the Mariners game.
Basically they thought I had a stroke ( ) but it ended up being a "mini-stroke" sort of like the TIA variety. Anyway, a few torturous minutes in the MRI torture chamber told them there is no significant dain bramage.
So y'all stuck with me for a while yet. 💪
On 8-10:
On my way to full recovery. Even drove to breakfast with fam this morning. No real problems other than a little fatigue.
Thanks for all of your support! Means a lot.

SheltieLover
(73,828 posts)Glad you are ok!
Ponietz
(4,038 posts)Walleye
(42,618 posts)
Scrivener7
(57,278 posts)surfered
(9,370 posts)debm55
(50,921 posts)
Wounded Bear
(63,031 posts)They messed with my prescription list, which I will have to coordinate with my PCP at the VA. Have a phone appt with my pharmacist Monday so will get a chance to discuss things then. I've had some indicators and symptoms for a while now and I have discussed those minor problems with them before.
This all happened at a local hospital and involved the state Medicaid based health system, so I guess I'm in with them now, though my primary will remain the VA. Received a bill from the hospital and their pharmacy that was suprisingly low and 'affordable,' so somebody else is paying for much of it. I know VA will pay for emergency room visits, but that doesn't include the 2 nights in the hospital.
Some paperwork and phone calls in my immediate future.
Old Crank
(6,248 posts)Keep on trucking.
MIButterfly
(1,351 posts)Glad to hear you're doing okay. I hope you're feeling better and will continue feeling better until this is all just a distant memory!
AllaN01Bear
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calimary
(87,905 posts)Belcome wack!
maspaha
(655 posts)May you never have to tour the tube again!
gademocrat7
(11,664 posts)Wishing you a good recovery. Take care.
jfz9580m
(15,958 posts)
chowder66
(11,319 posts)orangecrush
(26,769 posts)Take it easy and feel better!

OldBaldy1701E
(9,105 posts)JMCKUSICK
(3,984 posts)It's so wonderful to hear good news, I'm even happier that's it's happening to a DUer. Chalk another positive for the good guys.
irisblue
(36,040 posts)irisblue
(36,040 posts)sdfernando
(5,912 posts)Please take good care of yourself. You dont want any more TIAs.
Glad your dain is unbroken!
markie
(23,646 posts)
SocialDemocrat61
(5,710 posts)Glad it wasn't serious
Marthe48
(21,896 posts)Feel better!
littlemissmartypants
(29,872 posts)We love you. Take care of yourself. ❤️
Polly Hennessey
(8,165 posts)58Sunliner
(6,110 posts)Welcome back.
LoisB
(11,685 posts)there is no significant brain damage.
Wounded Bear
(63,031 posts)
murielm99
(32,358 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,329 posts)Sending healing vibes and hoping the you continue to do well. Take care.
70sEraVet
(4,918 posts)
Native
(7,255 posts)Wounded Bear
(63,031 posts)The usual recs about diet and activity, etc. I don't smoke or drink, so that's not a problem.
They want follow-ups, but I have to coordinate all this with my VA medical team, too.
Native
(7,255 posts)niyad
(127,455 posts)Wounded Bear
(63,031 posts)
Wounded Bear
(63,031 posts)On 8-10:
On my way to full recovery. Even drove to breakfast with fam this morning. No real problems other than a little fatigue.
Thanks for all of your support! Means a lot.
electric_blue68
(23,998 posts)kind!
Big Good Luck your way!
nolabear
(43,817 posts)Im sorry you had such a scare. TIAs are terrifying but probably protect us from bigger things. Im so happy youre feeling good.