What are the signs of a transient stroke?
I think I had one when I was 21, and have had language/speaking difficulties ever since, to this very day. At the time I was acting up e.g. drinking, smoking, salty fatty foods, no exercise etc. It happened as I started a new job, plus I have a nervous disposition with occasional panic attacks.
Plus I was on a contraceptive pill (for menstruation difficulties/PCOS)
Thanks for your helpful answers. I remember having a course voice for about a few weeks. Ever since I have speaking difficulties, mainly when I am nervous or have to speak in a formal tone. Much of it must be psychologically related too. I have made vast improvements to my lifestyle definitely since I was 21 (about a decade ago), although the odd temptation does surface.
You are referring to a Transient Ischemic Attack TIA usually resolves within 24 hours.
"A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a transient stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. TIA symptoms, which usually occur suddenly, are similar to those of stroke but do not last as long. Most symptoms of a TIA disappear within an hour, although they may persist for up to 24 hours. Symptoms can include: numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body; confusion or difficulty in talking or understanding speech; trouble seeing in one or both eyes; and difficulty with walking, dizziness, or loss of balance and coordination".
The important information supplied in your question is your lifestyle. I hope you have been able to make some changes as you would be placing yourself at a high risk for a stroke.
"The most important treatable factors linked to TIAs and stroke are high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, heart disease, carotid artery disease, diabetes, and heavy use of alcohol".
I would seek some medical help to reduce and eliminate those factors.
You noted a concern with "language/speaking difficulties ever since" I would relay this information to your Dr. and discuss a need for further testing. An exam by a neurologist and cardiologist may be in order.
Best of luck.
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Comment from basicblackandaweebitmore
Time January 13, 2010 at 5:09 pm
You are referring to a Transient Ischemic Attack TIA usually resolves within 24 hours.
"A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a transient stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. TIA symptoms, which usually occur suddenly, are similar to those of stroke but do not last as long. Most symptoms of a TIA disappear within an hour, although they may persist for up to 24 hours. Symptoms can include: numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body; confusion or difficulty in talking or understanding speech; trouble seeing in one or both eyes; and difficulty with walking, dizziness, or loss of balance and coordination".
The important information supplied in your question is your lifestyle. I hope you have been able to make some changes as you would be placing yourself at a high risk for a stroke.
"The most important treatable factors linked to TIAs and stroke are high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, heart disease, carotid artery disease, diabetes, and heavy use of alcohol".
I would seek some medical help to reduce and eliminate those factors.
You noted a concern with "language/speaking difficulties ever since" I would relay this information to your Dr. and discuss a need for further testing. An exam by a neurologist and cardiologist may be in order.
Best of luck.
References :
cardiac RN
Comment from EMT-B
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:22 pm
I think you are referring to a transient ischemic attack, or TIA.
TIAs are mini-strokes, with symptoms of real strokes (CVAs), but the symptoms resolve in a few hours, and at most, last 24 hours. If the symptoms don’t resolve in 24 hours, it wasn’t a TIA. It could have been a CVA (stroke), but a doctor would have to diagnose it.
I don’t think you had either. I think your problems are related to your present psychological problems, and I suggest you see a psychiatrist and possibly a neurologist.
Why did you put this in the heart diseases category? I guess it’s somewhat appropriate… just seems a little weird.
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Psych / pre-med major, EMT