# PT (our poster, penultima\_thule) seeks medical intervention **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 8, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777 "2025-10-08T10:32:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/1 "2025-10-08T10:32:51Z")
Hi there! A heads up for any who might give a toss … 🤓 PT, as a furriner is naturally not one of The Dope’s more incisive or prolific posters … but I do spend an excessive amount of time here. Also having recently toured the US and met with quite a few of you I find myself engaged, symptomatic and aghast with your current tribulations and machinations. Haven’t posted much in the past week as last Wednesday I was clever enough to have a mild stroke. The extent is relatively minor. I have lost some of the fine motor skills needed to manipulate my left hand. And with time and rehab those skills seem to be returning. I was fortunate in that I was in triage at a major local hospital barely an hour often the incident. Apart from that, as an example of universal healthcare in action, I have spent 6 days in hospital, and probably as much as a week in the rehab hospital, had a CT scan, an MRI, and ECG and visits by plenty of specialists, performed as a case study for two groups of med students and nobody has asked to see my credit card or billed me. Otherwise I’m in pretty good conditions and in good hands. 🙃 Kind regards, PT ---
**Author:** ![Eric1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3bc359/32.png) [@Eric1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eric1)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/2 "2025-10-08T10:48:03Z")
I admire your persistence in your work and treatment. My thoughts are with you right now. ---
**Author:** ![Jasmine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jasmine/32/2964_2.png) [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/3 "2025-10-08T11:29:24Z")
Very happy to hear that you escaped with relatively minor damage! Behave and follow their recommendations for not only a full recovery, but as a defense against future occurrences! 💓💯 ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/4 "2025-10-08T12:01:20Z")
> [@penultima\_thule](#): > > having recently toured the US and met with quite a few of you > [@penultima\_thule](#): > > last Wednesday I was clever enough to have a mild stroke Coincidence ? Almost certainly ! > [@penultima\_thule](#): > > Otherwise I’m in pretty good conditions and in good hands. Good news. Get well soon ! ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/5 "2025-10-08T12:55:53Z")
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery!! ---
**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:** [October 8, 2025, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/6 "2025-10-08T13:21:52Z")
May you continue your recovery and I’m very happy that you will not suffer financial ruin due to this unfortunate incident. Lucky you to live in a civilized society. Take care of yourself. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/7 "2025-10-08T14:27:04Z")
Yikes! From one of the people you met on that trip: very glad you got rapid and apparently excellent treatment. And glad it didn’t happen while you were in the USA. Hope recovery is complete and there’s no recurrence. And that you keep posting here. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/8 "2025-10-08T17:16:11Z")
Sorry to hear about the stroke; glad to hear recovery is going well. ---
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/9 "2025-10-08T20:13:20Z")
> [@pjd](#): > > Coincidence ? > Almost certainly ! Almost certainly, even allowing for the experience of American coffee! It is true that I found, or was directed to, a couple of fine establishments, but gawd you guys drink some rubbish. 🙃 ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/10 "2025-10-08T22:53:57Z")
But at least our health care sux. So there’s that. 😉 Congrats on a good outcome so far & best wishes for lots more to come. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2025, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/11 "2025-10-09T07:20:21Z")
So happy you were seen to in a timely manner. Continued recovery and good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2025, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/12 "2025-10-09T07:33:25Z")
Sad that I missed you on your swing through North America, but glad to hear that you’re on the mend. Next time, eh? ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2025, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/13 "2025-10-09T07:42:15Z")
I always knew you had a wonky brain. 😛 Get better quick, the rehab starts to suck after a while, but at least you are reprieved from the hospital food. ---
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2025, 9:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/14 "2025-10-09T09:26:55Z")
Gazzoks! Now that’s a genuine expert opinion. 🙃 Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/15 "2025-10-12T04:35:37Z")
Here’s to a full and fast recovery, PT! ---
**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:** [October 12, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/16 "2025-10-12T15:57:10Z")
I’m genuinely glad you were seen quickly, that the effects have been comparatively minor and that you are regaining function! But I’m sorry you’ve had to endure this health crisis at all. Please continue to mend and spend time with us here as you are able. I’m sorry I was \> _this close_ \< to meeting you when you came through but couldn’t make it. Next time! BTW, I’m going to amend your thread title to note your nickname, as every time I read it, I wonder why a physical therapist is seeking medical intervention… ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Knig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/17 "2025-10-12T18:36:31Z")
> [@thorny\_locust](#): > > Yikes! > > From one of the people you met on that trip: very glad you got rapid and apparently excellent treatment. And glad it didn’t happen while you were in the USA. > > Hope recovery is complete and there’s no recurrence. And that you keep posting here. Seconded! (Or thirded or whatever!) ---
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/18 "2025-10-12T19:44:23Z")
Obliged on the title “fix”. > [@Aspenglow](#): > > I’m sorry I was \> _this close_ \< to meeting you when you came through but couldn’t make it. Next time! Unfortunate, but I’m a very safe distance now. 🙃 ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/19 "2025-10-12T19:52:49Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > BTW, I’m going to amend your thread title to note your nickname, as every time I read it, I wonder why a physical therapist is seeking medical intervention… Thanks for that. When I first saw it, I thought it meant @PastTense was in hospital, since their icon is PT in a red disc. ---
**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:** [October 12, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777/20 "2025-10-12T19:53:50Z")
You’re right! Now I’m doubly glad I fixed it! 🙂 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pt-our-poster-penultima-thule-seeks-medical-intervention/1023777.md?page=2)