Pretty sure I had a stroke or TIA today

[Pebble mouse]

This morning, shortly after getting out of bed, my right arm suddenly went numb and stayed numb for about two hours. This is very similar to what happened last year when I had my first TIA, which also involved numbness in my right arm.

I didn't call an ambulance or go to the hospital this time. I feel completely fine now, but this could have been another TIA or possibly a silent stroke.

I really don't want to go to the hospital if it's not necessary, so I'm looking for some honest feedback. Am I taking a stupid and potentially dangerous risk by staying home, given my history (I've had 3 TIAs)? Should I go to the ED even though the symptoms have completely resolved? I'm not sure why I'm hesitating. Perhaps I am just sick of hospitals. Perhaps it's an act of self-harm. I'm not really sure.

Just putting this out there.

 

[Angie]

I, too, am sick of hospitals and doctors.

But @Pebble mouse if you did have a TIA or mini stroke, you need to be evaluated to see if intervention of some kind is necessary in order to prevent damage.

Please keep us posted.

 

[Pebble mouse]

I will go to the hospital tomorrow. That is the best I can do. It's 10pm here, and I've already taken my Clozapine, so I will be asleep soon. Tomorrow definitely.

 

[seabird]

@Pebble mouse
I hope you've chosen to go the ER and yet I understand the avoidance. By now it's early morning there. Maybe, I don't know, if you still feel you don't want to go, then make use the sense of us on Sf wanting you to take care of yourself and get to the doctor.

 

[Pebble mouse]

I'm at the ED now. Will probably get an MRI. I should have come yesterday.

 

[SillyOldBear]

I'm at the ED now. Will probably get an MRI. I should have come yesterday.

Keep us posted. We care about you.

 

[Pebble mouse]

I just got home, and I got the all clear. It was another TIA. Thanks, everyone. 👍😊

 

[Gonz]

I also do my best to avoid hospitals, so I very much get where you’re coming from. That said, don’t fuck around with this. A few hours in the ER to get evaluated is nothing compared to hospitalization and months/years of rehab, plus the possibility of permanent disability, that comes from missing potential advance warning of a more serious one.

I know you already went, and that was the right choice, just want to reiterate if it ever happens again.

 

[Pebble mouse]

That said, don’t fuck around with this. A few hours in the ER to get evaluated is nothing compared to hospitalization and months/years of rehab, plus the possibility of permanent disability, that comes from missing potential advance warning of a more serious one.

Thanks @Gonz. You are exactly right. If I have future problems, I will get it seen to straight away. Thanks for your advice.

 

[seabird]

I just got home, and I got the all clear. It was another TIA. Thanks, everyone. 👍😊

Glad you went, and that you're home, and very glad for the all clear.

(h)

 

[KM76710]

Glad that you are back home and yes, taking care early is important.