# I apparently had a stroke **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 20, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800 "2018-04-20T17:27:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/1 "2018-04-20T17:27:22Z")
I just went in for my annual MRA to check on the small aneurysms in my head and they discovered a very tiny silent stroke had occurred in the past few weeks. By tiny, I mean it occurred way out on a very tiny twig on the giant tree that is your brain. I was startled by the news, of course, but apparently this is a very common thing and most people don’t ever know they’ve had one unless they, like me, happen to have an MRA/MRI done. So now I’ve got to have a full-blown MRI (with contrast) for my carotid arteries, an echocardiogram and wear a Zio patch (the new version of a Holter monitor) to find out where the clot may have come from. My next month is going to be busy, as I’ve also got my annual GP checkup, an eye exam, and a dental cleaning. I guess I won’t know how concerned I should be until all the tests are done. Crap. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/2 "2018-04-20T17:43:04Z")
Well, you need to straighten up your act, mister. I don’t want to hear about this ever happening again! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/3 "2018-04-20T19:54:34Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Well, you need to straighten up your act, mister. I don’t want to hear about this ever happening again! Sir, yes sir! ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctor_jackson/32/32_2.png) [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/4 "2018-04-20T20:10:40Z")
Perhaps you should stick to strokes of genius. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/5 "2018-04-20T21:04:50Z")
Almost forgot: I also need to get laser treatment to clear up the fogged lens casules in my eyes. Fucking hell. ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/6 "2018-04-20T21:17:44Z")
Well, this all pretty much sucks. I’ll be expecting reports and they had better be damn good news, mister. Seriously, sorry you are dealing with all of this and all at once. Take care and keep us posted. ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/7 "2018-04-20T21:31:15Z")
Fingers crossed for a good outcome. Try not to worry, it doesn’t help. 🙂 I know it’s easier said than done. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/8 "2018-04-20T21:48:13Z")
I’m glad you learned about this early. There’s time to make changes and start medicine before any more clots pass. Were you taking a daily low dose asprin? My cardiologist put me on it in 2016. Best of luck and sending positive thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/9 "2018-04-20T22:21:23Z")
Yeah, I’m taking the aspirin, and my BP is normal, as is my glucose and cholesterol, thanks to the miracles of modern drugs. The neuro was surprised that my BP was 118/60. ---
**Author:** ![Reeses\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reeses_monkey/32/2885_2.png) [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/10 "2018-04-20T22:40:08Z")
By the time they’re done with you, you’ll be the $6 Million in Debt Man! ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/11 "2018-04-20T22:51:14Z")
I’m glad you’re keeping on top of this health stuff, even though as you point out, it sucks. Please keep us posted and do bitch as needed. Sending good thoughts your way. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/12 "2018-04-20T23:15:41Z")
You musta just gone out of warranty… 😉 Glad it was a no-biggie! ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/13 "2018-04-20T23:18:14Z")
Wow. Please take care sir. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/14 "2018-04-20T23:25:11Z")
Sorry to hear this. It sounds like you’ve got a good care team and they’re very proactive. Hopefully, you’re past the worst. ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/15 "2018-04-21T01:02:15Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Almost forgot: I also need to get laser treatment to clear up the fogged lens casules in my eyes. Fucking hell. I hope it’s good news from here on out! The YAG laser on the IOL’s is nothing. Seriously. It takes about 5 minutes. They put in a numbing drop, then it’s “Rest your chin. Look straight ahead. Don’t blink.” And done. Minimal discomfort afterward, and no restrictions on activity. You’ll probably see better, too. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/16 "2018-04-21T01:07:18Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > You musta just gone out of warranty… 😉 > > Glad it was a no-biggie! Hadn’t thought of that. At 71, I’m lucky this is all I’ve got for problems. ---
**Author:** ![Sveltington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@Sveltington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sveltington)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/17 "2018-04-21T02:20:05Z")
Please take care and limit yourself to “stroking\*” \*the cat, the dog, the um . . . ---
**Author:** ![DummyGladHands](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/49beb7/32.png) [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2018, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/18 "2018-04-21T12:54:57Z")
Dang, one of my favorite posters!! CUT IT OUT!! (and be well. Please) ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/19 "2018-04-21T13:32:51Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Hadn’t thought of that. At 71, I’m lucky this is all I’ve got for problems. good attitude! I’m glad you are OK and getting healthcare. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@Tee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tee)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800/20 "2018-04-21T17:27:05Z")
That’s a lot on your plate. Take care, you. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apparently-had-a-stroke/812800.md?page=2)