Life over 50 just keeps on giving 😉

So having hit 50 5 years ago I have since been diagnosed with diverticular disease, had a STEMI HA and discovered I have a pfo. Last week I saw a neurologist who is pretty sure that what my GP thinks are TIAs - caused by pfo are actually hemiplegic migraines. I have an appointment for urgent MRI this week so should get more answers, but its looking like we start medication bingo again.

Rant over 😀

[Zena166]

Hi Gill. Rant away this age thing sucks! Glad you’re getting an MRI fairly quickly. Starting new medication is always a pain. Hopefully it will adjust quickly. Stay strong. Zena x

[Hidden in reply to Zena166]

Thank you Zena - it's just crazy how quickly life has gone downhill. When I had my HA even the paramedics laughed when I told them it was my first ambulance trip and my first A&E visit. I must have saved all my ill health up. One interesting thing is my local hospital is a large teaching/research base so I am giving them loads of bits and pieces to look at and poke around at 😀

[Fredders]

I totally agree. Having no never been an inpatient I turned 50 and have had polyps removed from my womb, two AVR ops and was diagnosed with cancer which turned out to be a rogue spleen and resulted in a splenectomy! Getting old sucks! ☹️

Wendy

[RoyM in reply to Fredders]

I personally am just happy to wake up on the right side of the grass...at least I can fight another day. Age IS rubbish apart from a bus pass and a bowel testing kit not a lot going for this age thing...well apart from grandchildren, friends, holidays, and life...I try to enjoy it all....because we all know it will end in tears sooner or later.

[Hidden in reply to RoyM]

Am very jealous RoyM - can't do holidays any more, and no children or grandchildren to take the edge of things - you are blessed

[RoyM in reply to Hidden]

I agree gillmac I am blessed. I hope you find the strength to fight all the stuff life seems to be throwing at you...It can't be easy. Take care. Roy