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What could these strange feelings be following my TIA 2 weeks ago

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david_46125
david_46125

Two weeks ago, out of nowhere, I suffered a TIA. My mouth drooped to the right, my tongue went to the right as well and my speech slurred. My wife recognised the symptoms and immediately called 999

The ambulance arrived in 8 minutes, by which time I was almost back to normal. Then it came back again. Long story short, a night in hospital, (the scan showed to previous episodes, but not the one I was in there for, but was told it may be too early to show) sent home the next day with follow up appointments etc etc. Since then, between approximately midday-ish and 3 or 4 pm I feel really strange. Hard to put my finger on it but I feel a bit lightheaded and become aware of my mouth and throat. It's not pain, numbness or tingling, just a feeling. Not the same as when I had the TIA. There is also a slight achy, pain in my left upper arm. It first became really noticeable 5 days after the original TIA and my wife called 111 and we ended up with a paramedic and an ambulance again. I didn't go to hospital but saw an out of hours doctor. The hospital had detected an irregular heartbeat, which I knew about, and thought it could be atrial fibrillation. However, two doctors have now seen the ECG taken by the ambulance crew on the second occasion and both are adamant it's not that. So, could these feelings be the remains of the TIA? I understood that after a TIA you should go back to normal within about 24 hours. Is this going to go away? It has got a little better than it was, but not much and the last few days have been pretty much the same as each other with little or no further improvement.

Would be grateful for any comments anyone may have. Thank you

David

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  • therese20488
    therese20488

    Posted

    Hi David, could it be angina? Not sure if you have diabetes or what other health problems there are, but sometimes people have angina and don't feel it if they are diabetic! A neurologist would probably be the best physician to be referred to I would think, if you haven't already seen one. Good luck.
  • david_46125
    david_46125

    Posted

    Hi Therese,

    I'm type 2 diabetic but I've had a good look at the symptoms of angina and it just didn't seem to fit. I had an angiogram about 4 years ago and the result was excellent. I'm 67 and it showed just 10% blockage on one artery. The specialist said he wouldn't even think about doing anything until it was 70% and that, given my age, it would probably never reach that stage anyway. Also I've discussed this problem with the paramedic, the ambulance man and two doctors and none of them have even queried angina. However I take on board what you're saying and will mention it when I see my doctor on Tuesday. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.

    David

  • therese20488
    therese20488

    Posted

    Sorry David, I'm not much help but it could be a good idea to see a neurologist and have a brain scan if you haven't already, with TIA's you might be a candidate to have a stroke and you would want to be sure to be on medication to prevent that. Good luck.
  • david_46125
    david_46125

    Posted

    Hi Therese, you have been a help in suggesting a neurologist. I'm at fault for not giving the whole picture in the first place. the scan didn't show this episode but it did show two previous. I was going to ask for another to see if this one has now shown. Thanks for your input, it is very much appreciated.

    David

  • tracey82876
    tracey82876

    Posted

    Hi I had a series of Tia " s back in 2007. I was taken to hospital and found out I have a pioneiloma . Which is a small cyst on the pioneal gland under the brain. I had trouble walking and really doing anything for about 8 mths.. I am now 38 and have recovered well . I take amitriptyline and propanonol for the headaches.. I also have lupus and an arrange of other health disorders . But as far as the Tia I am doing well. So just let it take its course , be aware of your body , go slowly. Glad that u have somebody watching over you, that is a great help to you. Take care.
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