Confused about Strokes

[superstar79]

Hi. I am aware of what a stroke is and I have worked with individuals that have had strokes. This was many years ago when I was able to work!

My question is…. Can a person have mini strokes for years and be unaware that they are happening? I had a TBI over 10 years ago and it left me permanently disabled. My days are about trying to do what I can and controlling pain.

Many symptoms that I have had have all been put down to the TBI. However, recently I have been sent to a stroke specialist and they have seen changes in my MRIs that they think are due to numerous mini strokes. Currently undergoing tests and will not have the results until September.

Has this happened to anyone else? If it has what was the outcome, treatment wise?

Thank you

[moo196]

just to let you know that I recommend the Headway section of health unlocked. Much busier than this one.

[Minkies in reply to moo196]

I don't know where the Headway section is.

[moo196 in reply to Minkies]

use the magnifying glass search facility at the top of the screen

[Minkies]

I had a head MRI in August due ti balance issues which were thought to be due to hip and knee replacements. Turns out I have multiple mini-strokes and have been put on Atorvastatin 40mg and waiting to have an Ultrasound on my nec as it appears I have a venous problem.

[Wittycjt in reply to Minkies]

I think I did but docs thought they were just migraines until I had full blown strokes due to a disease they tested me for when I-had the initial full blown stroke the disease they found I had was APS

[Minkies in reply to Wittycjt]

Hi there. I am 74 yeas old and never have had headaches! I just kept tripping/falling which I put down to not picking my feet up.