Hi, I had a TIA on Saturday, I’m a 53 yr old postman and I never even considered this may happen to me, I was directed to this site by a doctor at the hospital so I will be using it quite a lot for advice etc
John
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Hi John and welcome to this forum. We are a merry band of stroke survivors and their families and carers. Wevhave suffered many different types of stroke and are all on very different roads to recovery. There is always someone here to offer information and advice, so feel free to jump on and ask away.
Hope your recovery goes well and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards Sue.
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Hi John @RustyJames & welcome to the community. Ask away any questions you have. There’s usually someone who can answer.
I think most of us never thought it’d happen to us. I was 49 when I had my stroke & at my fittest & when the drs told me I’d had a stroke I didn’t believe them 
I hope you are doing ok & that you are getting the necessary follow ups etc.
Best wishes
Ann
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Hi,thanks for the warm welcome, it’s mind boggling trying to figure my meds, went from thyroid meds in the morning to 5 others at different times, plus I’m wearing a heart monitor for a fortnight which is uncomfortable to sleep in,leaving me grumpy all day, I am having a heart ultrasound (?) in a few weeks apparently
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I use a dosette box for my meds. It makes it a little easier.
Good to hear they’re doing some tests. They’re pretty standard ones. The heart monitor is a difficult one to sleep with but at least it’ll help rule out any issues or get you the right treatment if you need it.
Best wishes
Ann
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My daughter whizzed here on Sunday and took over my care ,so I have daily pill box, a meal plan and some reading material so that I sit down!
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I agree, I will find it fascinating, just like when I my ears rinsed 
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Thank you, I have had a good read
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The heart monitor is a pain but it showed up that my stroke had been caused by a ‘premier league’ (the cardio’s words not mine) hole in the heart, which was subsequently closed with the largest clamp they had. How did I get to 52 and not know I had that heart defect? Good luck with the recovery - it’s a slow journey but you will look back and eventually see how far you have come.
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That’s encouraging to hear, mine comes off on Monday and I have anECG on Tuesday,should get blood results soon too, I’m glad you are on your way
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Hi John @RustyJames, welcome to the group.
I also had my stroke at 53, fit as a fiddle but life has this knack at chucking these things at you. Six years on I am in a good place and the support and encouragement I received from this group was so, so helpful in my recovery. Anything you need to ask, sharing your ups and downs, sharing your progress, whatever, we have all been there in some form or another between us.
Best wishes and good luck with your recovery.
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Thanks for that, had a chat Occupational Health about returning to work and at the exact same time my postman brought me a letter to say I was being referred to cardiology, I had the results from heart monitor which said I didn’t have any signs of atrial fibrillation,if I knew how attach a picture of the letter, I would
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I don’t understand all of that but it is good that they are referring you on for further investigation/ treatment. Have they said that this could be a stroke cause or is it a secondary finding as a result of your stroke?
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As yet I’ve spoken to no one, so I gather it was found during my ECG recently
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Hopefully you get some answers quickly.
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I hope so too, I’m just starting my second month off work OH say I’m not yet fit enough to do my job
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If you don’t need to don’t rush back to work. I found going back much harder than I thought. A phased return is also a good idea if that’s a possibility too.
However tough it was though it does have its benefits beyond being able to pay the bills. I enjoy being useful again & it is very good for my mental health.
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