Multiple small infarcts in brain

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Hi, I had a stroke march 22 and have waited 2 yrs to get an MRI and finally had one, results pretty depressing they say I have multiple small infarcts in brain and chronic SVD, Seems I’m just waiting for a massive disabling stroke plus dementia. GP says there’s nothing they can do as I’m already on blood thinners.

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Sorry to hear that. There are things you can do to reduce your risk. Diet and lifestyle can increase the risk of stroke. Try not to worry too much, that could ruin your as much as a large stroke.
Janet

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Really sorry to hear that. You can only do all you can to live a healthy lifestyle & reduce the risk as much as possible. Nothing is inevitable so live your life the best you can & try not to worry.

Best wishes

Ann

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Lots of things you can do with natural ingredients ; garlic to reduce risk of clot formation. Turmeric (curcumin) with antiplatelet effects. Cayenne pepper = blood thinner. As is Vitamin E. Ginkgo Bilboa is another one Blueberries and other berries the same. Albacore tuna too helps thin the blood. Even olive oil. Don’t think of the few things you can do… think of the many things you can do!!! Above all, Keep positive, there really is so much to learn and live for !!

ciao, Roland

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Hi, thanks pando, I’d dispute a lot to live for. I think people who have children may think that but as I don’t and think the world is going to hell in a racing car I would much prefer an option of assisted dying. I think all of us as we get older can face the prospect of dementia or worse, less mobilty etc less able to do things we’ve always enjoyed are we just being kept alive for the sake of it.

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I hear you. Methinks spend some outdoor time and listen to the birds… let the world go to hell, but you can say some prayers and perhaps go to heaven with your assisted dying (been there). You’ll figure it out, otherwise you wouldn’t even reply to me. You’ve a lot to live for. Go get !!!

good luck, Roland

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Where was your strokes? I’ve had 3. Sometimes it’s common at first in some places

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