It’s now been 5 weeks since I was diagnosed with having 3 TIA’S that apparently happened in the past. I was put on Statins and Clopidogrel. 2 weeks later Stroke doctor told me that as well as the TIA’S I also had a full stroke.
1 week after starting medication I stopped statins as I was in so much pain .I Already suffer with Chronic pain.
The Clopidogrel medication for me is awful, i feel so tired and im suffering with breathless ness and headaches I hate it and im thinking of asking to stop it and just take my chance? After all, the medication doesnt guarantee you will not have another stroke .
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How long ago was the stroke? TIAs would have healed.
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@Italian2025 hi & welcome to the community. Sorry to hear ofyour TIAs & stroke.
In relation to clopidogrel I would speak to the drs before foing anything. There are alternatives you could try. Some people just take aspirin for example. The pharmacist, stroke team or GP will advise the best way forward for you.
Hope things start to ease for you soon.
Best wishes
Ann
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No one knows and i had no idea that i had them. I was suffering bone crushing headaches and doctors arranged a brain scan where it showed 3 TIA’S and a right sided stroke al in the past! I think i had one last week too as i suffered a headache that was like a small bang and i could not move my left leg.
I’m seeing the Neurologist on the 16th July.
Thank you for your response
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Where are you based. TIAs would not be visible on brain MRI.
I suspect they would have been small strokes if they seen evidence of them
Frustrating
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Ciao Italian2025 - welcome to the community.
What I would say to you is, and it seems to me that you already do this, “Listen to your body!”
I wish you a successful and informative session with the Neurologist on 16th July. Hopefully after that you will be better placed to decide how you wish to progress.
This is 100% true - in stroke survival as in life, there are no guarantees!
My rule when taking medication is first and foremost know what it is and what it is for. Then know what the side effects are and the Do’s and Dont’s e.g. when to take medication, what not to do after taking medication e.g. do not drive as it might make you drowsy etc. etc. etc.
If I was you, I would speak with the prescribing doctor as soon as possible and explain that the medication does not agree with you and seek alternatives.
Wishing you all the best.
Namaste|
Hi @Italian2025
Welcome to the Online Community, I’m sorry to hear about your TIAs/stroke.
You’ve mentioned about feeling tired and headaches which we do have some information on our website about. You can click on the issues you’re having to learn more about them which might help.
I would echo what others have said about medication, speak with a health professional before making any decisions.
I hope you’ll find this community helpful for your recovery, if you need anything whilst you’re using the Online Community, please don’t hesitate to tag me using the @ symbol and my username.
Anna
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