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Possible mini stroke

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barbara41134
barbara41134

This morning I woke with the right side of my lower lip numbing, then swelling a little and pulling to the right side.  The feelings started to progress up the right side of my face.  I took 2 baby aspirin and headed of to urgent care.  The doctor said he suspected it was a mini stroke but no way of telling at the point in time.  Sent me home with suggestion to take baby aspirins for about a week.  I plan on following up somehow with my cardiologist.

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  • Joe1959
    Joe1959 barbara41134

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    How old are you, and what meds are you taking? And arm or leg symptoms? If yes, I would suggest a carotid ultrasound as soon as possible.  Pay for it out of pocket if you have to as you may want to know if you have a stenosis or ruptured plaque as I had.  Also start an anti-inflammatory, bowel friendly super clean diet, and max dose of fish oil. No alcohol, fried food, cereal grains etc.
    • barbara41134
      barbara41134 Joe1959

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      Thanks for the heads up, Joe.  I am 75.  I take Lisinopril and carvedilol.  Urgent care doc told me to take 2 baby aspirin a day for a week.  He is scheduling a carotid ultrasound.  I thought it strange he didn't listen to carotids when I was there.  So far I have no after effects...swelling and numbing went down and no effects on arm. ... "Stenosis"?  

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