Maybe seizure

[WingOver]

Last year, I had a TiA to my speech center. Sunday night, it happened again. This time, I didn’t take the ambulance ride to the hospital because I knew they would keep me. And I just didn’t want to go.

Instead, my spouse videotaped the episode and I saw the neurologist the next day.

He thinks it might be a seizure

I guess I should just be grateful it has gone away and I can talk again.

But I am really down and discouraged and afraid.

[Trying1268]

This is a serious medical issue. Please ensure that you get proper medical help.

mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

Please take care of yourself. Be well.

[WingOver]

Thank you ... I know you are right, and I appreciate the link.

[BrianER]

I might have some advice on what else it could be. Are you aware during these episodes

[WingOver in reply to BrianER]

yes, aware but slow getting the words out snd it seems to be more of a bilateral motor seizure than a one side of the face stroke. upper lip paralyzed and numb, i know what i want to say but can’t get the words out.

[JkBauer]

Good Morning WingOver,I am sorry to hear about the seizure that you may have had. I hope that they have figured things out now. Life can really throw us some curveballs sometimes. I know that anxiety and fear can creep in and take over. But, we can beat that anxiety and fear. Communicating with family and friends is a great first step. The second is getting outside and get some fresh air and go for a walk. Clear your head. What is really true and real? Am I overreacting and just assuming? What can I do to take action on what is real and true? Who can help me and what kind of plan can me and my family and friends put together???? We are NOT made to walk in the storms of life alone. God Bless you!

[WingOver in reply to JkBauer]

Thank you, JkBauer, your kind words have helped me. Diverting my attention to the outside does help me a lot. I have heard what yoi suggest and it is a good idea— challenge those negative thoughts to see if they ate real. I will try to remember to do that.

Thank you....

[Hidden]

Hi WingOverMy mom used to have what she called “mini strokes” . We were concerned but her doctor said there was not anything we could do.

That this was part of her aging process. She was not affected in any way physically but she did begin to mentally decline and lived to 84. So all in all she had a good life.

[WingOver in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, that does make me feel better, a reminder that I am not so unique and we can live with some things a long time!

[WingOver]

An update, had MRI and EEG. EEG is normal, which is really good as far as epilepsy, but since the event wasn’t happening at the time, they don’t really know. MRI shows some things that are not terrible, but again, a TIA would not show up after the fact. So the doctors are treating it as my second TIA, but I now UNDERSTAND... the key with getting to the hospital right away is exactly so they can do their tests WHILE it is happening. So if it happens again, I will head to the hospital right away!