Let us know what the results say!
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I still have mild aphasia, but when I came out of hospital I couldnāt speak. Whenever your phone goes, you will naturally answer it, its automatic. Well the few times I was home Iād do that, then panic because I couldnāt actually speak, and thrust the into my hubbys faceā¦or just hang up if couldnāt couldnt find anyone to take it off me 
When speech eventually returned it got easier, then it was just a battle of wills to stop my brain from wanting to shut down before a telecon was over 
Recovery, its slow, can be frustrating, tedious and draining. You are only in the very early stages of recovery. 6 weeks from now will be a better story, 6 months from now, even better again. Thatās when youāll see the most recovery. In the meantime, stay calm and get plenty of rest, because thatās what the brain needs most just now to recover. Even if its just 15mins sitting with your eyes closed to give your brain some respite. Itās working double time at the moment to make repairs as well as its daily functions to keep keep you going, so be kind to it 
And welcome to the forum 
Lorraine
Stroke Improvement Group
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Weād do better over in Finland where they donāt talk over you and give each other time to finish what we are saying 
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Hi folks,
I just got my results back, bloods CT MRIs. Itās good news ( relieved sigh) there was no brain damage detected. Dr said there is risk but no damage to the brain. A little damage to the ocular nerve in my right eye which should resolve in time. ( the double vision) I am seeing a neurologist in early March. Dr couldnt tell why it happened though. Iāve had no previous head trauma, never smoked nor do I drink. Iām a little overweight but not dangerously so. So, what next, tbh I dont know. My Gp and myself will monitor the situation. Iāll keep taking the aspirin and try to rest eat properly and get plenty of fluids. But Ill go bushwalking still and carry on with my painting and crafting as much as I feel able to.
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Hi,
Im sorry to hear about your TIA and welcome to the forum.
I suffered mine in November (Im only 45) and I still struggle with fatigue and memory. I have read a lot of information around recovery time and i guess everyone is different.
Just like you I was freighten and so majy thoyghts through my head: why me, will I have another one, how does this affect me and will i be able to go back to my notmal, return to work provid for my family. My girls are my world and I want to be able to give them the best experiences at start of their lives, make happy memories and help them financially with universities costs.
My work requires a significant level of concentration and brain function. I decided after 2 months of having my TIA to return to work on a phase return. I still have days where fatigue hits me to the point I cant even get up to make a cup of coffee and get bad headaches and brain overloading if I push myself to much.
Only time will tell if this is the right decision but I felt sitting at home and not exercising my brain, was probably not doing me any good.
Im no expertise but just listen to your body allow time to heel and you will know when your ready to take steps.
Lots of support here ā¦best wishes and hope you recover soon. AX
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Congrats! Just got to play the waiting game now on recovery. Plenty of rest, a lot of water, and some daily exercise.
Listen to your body. Youāll know if you overdo it.
It would be great if you could still check in now and again to the forum to let us know about your recovery and maybe help others who had similar issues/TIAs looking advice
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Thatās great news. Sometimes they never find a reason & it is just one of those things. As long as you exercise, eat sensibly, take your meds etc etc then you are doing all you can to minimise anything happening again. Many have a TIA then never ho on to have another.
Live your life as you want to & try not to worry about something that might never happen.
Best wishes
Ann
Have just had coffee with an acquaintance but weāre on the way to be friends! She described an episode she had many many years ago when very stressed which sounded like a TIA. Nothing found though she was on BP meds. Never a problem since. So even though possible to have another TIA or stroke, it is a minority of people who might.
I always think if the same odds applied to me winning the lottery I wouldnāt win!
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Thatās a great way of describing it. I might have to borrow that sometime 
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How long does the double vision last? Also do
any tia people find others doubt it was an actual thing. I can see ok close up but mid range is a problem. I get the feeling those close to me think
it wasnt that serious cos fortunately I didnāt sustain any brain damage and I look fine therefore I shoud be fine by now, ( its been a week)
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@She1 , I was told a TIA, and yes my obvious deficits are even less than yours so I understand that. Anyway my MRI did show an ischaemic stroke, and I know itās barmy but it sort of helped me for the reasons you mentioned.
I suspect one way is to say Iāve had a mild stroke, the definition between the two is very unclear anyway.
Wendy
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Itās difficult to say how long the double vision will last. It is different for everyone. I do exercises for mine (look up brock strings). If you had a TIA hopefully yours will resolve quickly. If it doesnāt then ask for ophthalmology referral. My double vision is close up so in a different visual field to you.
I suspect many people doubt TIAs because they often resolve quickly. You could describe it as a mini stroke. People understand that better. But you shouldnāt have to explain yourself if you tell them you had a TIA and how it has impacted you that should be enough. You could try showing them this leaflet.
https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/type/tia
Best wishes
Ann
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Ann - you are quite right, it shouldnāt be necessary to have to explain yourself. I wonder who these people are who doubt you and wonder what their reason for doubting might be?
It seems like a terrible shame if the doubters are people close to you as they should actually be supporting you surely?
Perhaps if they are ignorant or non-believers, they should be educated and pointing them in the direction of the leaflet you mention or other similar resources might help.
Itās easy for me to say but we shouldnāt allow these sort of comments to upset us.
Stay positive.
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Hi again folks.
Its been just under 3 weeks since I had the TIA. I still have the double vision but my optometrist is presribing prismatic lenses so that ought to help.
My question today is:- Iāve been getting intermittent headaches in the same area ( base of skull, R. hand side) since Iāve been discharged 29/1.
I donāt see the neurolagist til early March. The headaches go away once I take panadol and I am still taking aspirin daily. Are headaches usual after a TIA? They are not as bad as the first headache when I was diagnosed with the TIA.
Qught I goto GP before I see the neurologist.
Am I at risk of a full blown stroke?
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I still get headaches and Iām 5 months after a minor stroke!
And yes you are at risk of a full blown stroke, more than an average person anyway, after a TIA
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I certainly get odd headaches, not necessarily in same place and not bad enough to take something, just enough to worry me slightly.
There are lots of ways to look at this. Your TIA gives you a chance to re think your life a bit.
Yes you may be at risk of a stroke, but the statistics only help professionals to plan resources and consider treatments to reduce that risk. What they donāt do is provide you with the answer to āwill I have a stroke?ā The odds still say the majority of people whoāve had a TIA or stroke will not have another episode if you choose to interpret the stats that way.
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If you are worried about your headaches you should speak to your GPā¦if only for reassurance. The double vision could be causing the headaches.
Hopefully theyāre nothing to worry about but please get checked if you are worried.
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