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Hi there,
I would be very grateful for some advice please.
I had my first “episode “ six days ago. I am otherwisea a fit and healthy 69 year old.
My only symptom was sudden confusion which lasted about 6hours. No one sided or facial weakness.
The NHS were fantastic . Ambulance within 10 mins and blue lighted to hospital.
I had an immediate CT scan and was given a large dose of Aspirin. I was sent home after 5 hi hours. The following day I was seen promptly by a Dr in the TIA dept. - prescribed Clopiderol. I was extremely lucky and managed to get an MRI scan due to a cancellation.
I am now waiting for a neck scan. I am the main carer for a 93 year old mother with dementia, and my husband who has liver Cirrhosis. (He nearly died 3 weeks ago following a gastric bleed -varices)
Forgive my long winded introduction.
Mega stresses all round.
Questions:
- Will the scans definitely prove or disprove a TIA? or is the diagnosis a subjective one?
-If it’s negative will I be allowed to drive straight away? - I’ve had a really painful burning skin sensation in the right side of my upper chest for a couple of months and OA in my neck. Could this be connected in some way ?
I’m obviously frightened, but hate this waiting game. I need a definitive yes or no. My bloods were all normal.[quote=“MSGAdmin, post:1, topic:27216, full:true”]
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