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peppa_pig
peppa_pig

My dad was admitted to hospital last night after suffering nausea, sweating, loss of balance and not being able to stand. Thankfully we brought him home today and he seems his usual self pretty much. He had an MRI which showed nothing abnormal, he will have a follow up appointment shortly but in the mean time has been put on blood thinners and as a precaution statins. Is this usual? His blood pressure is always up and down but he checks it regularly they haven't put him on blood pressure tablets at all. Just after knowing if the tablets given is usual and what to expect now really? Thank you. Oh and he's 85 and in good health 

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  • LellyM
    LellyM peppa_pig

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    Hi Peppa,

    I had a TIA in January and I have also been put on blood thinners and statins. I was already on BP meds. At the time of the TIA my BP spiked to a ridiculous level (more than 220!!) but now it is back under control.

    I go to the stroke clinic every 3 months and basically that is it. I have had a pile of blood tests and been told to lose weight and eat healthily (surprise!!).

    I hope yr dad is doing better now.

    Lel.

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