MelKaye3's Journal, 27 December 2023

Sorry to hear this MelK. I guess you're on a baby aspirin protocol now? Speedy healing and may you never experience another one. Scary stuff. 

I'm so sorry 😔 What happened to bring it on? Try to take it slow 🦥 as possible things will be a bit difficult for a bit but you will get your groove back. Journal your journey my Mom had some differences that she didn't notice that we were able to help with and some memories were damaged so this was something we did to help her feel not only more in control but to catch these changes. I'll give you a couple of examples she accidentally de-aged me 5 years ( she had some memories of the time but in her mind I was five years younger 🤷), some of her habits changed she never used a straw at a restaurant (always uses a straw now), forgot a lot of names/recipes/some faces etc. not that this will be your experience but it may still help you. I really wish you the best of recoveries so sorry that Christmas was such a hard time.  

oh no. I hope you're better. glad you're still around 

Ann - I've actually been on a baby aspirin for years due to some weird labs they thought indicated a clotting disorder but I was never sent to hematology and no more was said. Going to the doctor today for more labs and then probably an upgrade to Plavix. Leah - thanks for the info. I don't know what to expect and I am SO nervous about going back to work. Thankfully it was just a TIA but I'm reading about people who have memory issues, personality changes, increased anxiety, etc after TIA. I am unsure what to expect. I'm hoping my doctor can give me more perspective. 

Praying for your healing ❤️‍🩹 What a horrific experience for you to go through. May you never go through this again 🙏🙏 

Well the biggest thing about the changes is that she perceived no difference between the two. In addition when she forgot the persons name etc she hadn't forgotten the person just little bits so that was something but it was really frustrating for her. Some memories and things came back and some honestly never did. She was able to get back into the regular swing of things very quickly but it was the weirdness of the things that were different for her that bothered her if that makes sense. The feeling of things not being quite right like when you have a 🤏 small amount of vertigo going on and world keeps slipping. I wouldn't say her personality changed but it was a challenging experience which I think 🤔 would make anyone act a little differently for a while when figuring out what's what. It only sounds "normal" to me. 

That sounds so scarey, wishing you well and prayers it never happens again💕💕 

Leah - the vertigo is the worst. I feel like I'm falling down or tipping over every time I get up to walk somewhere. I am sure I look drunk. It surprises me to have this sort of deficit when it was "just" a TIA. I had always thought everything goes away immediately after TIA but the PT and OT said it may not. That scares me.  

Hope you get better soon.  

Oh wow! That is scary! Glad you are on the mend!❤️❤️ 

So sorry to hear this prayers for you to fully recover. Vertigo sucks as well praying that away! 

Hoping you feel well soon! 

Scary experience. Glad you are out of the hospital and doing better. 

Prayers 🙏🙏, I hope you are ok 

So sorry you had to go thru that. And on Christmas. Scary indeed. Prayers for your wellness. 

So sorry you had to go through that and on Christmas Eve! Saying a prayer for you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers 😊🥰 keep us posted. God Bless you and your family 🙏🏼😇🙏🏼🎄🎁🎄❤️ 

i am so sorry. it seems that sooo many have been suffering all sorts of emergent medical issues, including myself. had a cancer scare Christmas eve. I am glad you're on the mend,TIA is dangerous, can linger. be safe. 

Mel, i had a terrible vertigo experience 5 weeks ago and am still experiencing it. They thought perhaps i had had a stroke also but ct scans and mri ruled that out. I still have the spinning/swimmy feeling going on. Things that are helping: when getting up from prone position sit up for 60 seconds. Then stand for 60 seconds. Then walk. They are also sending me to a vestibular physical therapist to learn how to get it as manageable as possible. My mom had a multiple TIA’s when she was in her 50’s and did seem to fully recover over time so hopefully that is your experience as well. Sending you wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Make sure you are getting plenty of fish oil and other brain protective supplements. Talk to your neurologist about this ok. My doc doubled my fish oil to 4 caps a day for 30 days then back to 2 and doubled up on my b-12 and some other things to help with recovery. Hope this helps. 

You poor dear. I'm sending you the biggest hug I've got. 💙 

Sorry to hear about that! Hope you're doing better and have a healthy new year! 💐