[newfie]

i am 38 years old was having some sharps pains in the right side of my head, never thought anything of it then one night i was standing up to get out of the bath and had all the symptons of a mini stoke , but did not realize it till about two weeks later, i have a history, if i go get checked after the fact , can they still do tests or something to tell if that is what is was, or do i just hope it never happens again, ANY info would so extremely helpful i worried cause i read on the net that if you have a mini stroke t is likely with in 3 months you could possibly have a full blown stroke , i called my doc told him the symptons , he just said if it happens again make an app he will change my blood pressure meds, still very worried.!!

[Rrae]

Welcome to NT!

You've found a wonderful place for support and understanding.
Is this the only time you've experienced this 'mini-stroke'? When you do talk to your Dr, make sure you give him details of what happened. He will probably do an MRI to look for the tale-tale signs of stroke. It could be TIA's, which are a type of mini-stroke. I don't know enough about this, however, but I'm sure others will join in.
Meanwhile, here's the link to get you to our 'Stroke' forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread200.html (Helpful sites)
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...sprune=-1&f=23

I know how frightened you must be, but stick around and know that you are certainly not alone.
I hope you will get answers very soon.

Caring,
Rae

[Darlene]

newfie,

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, welcome to a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Looks as though you are finding you way around. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[b44z]

Originally Posted by newfie

i am 38 years old was having some sharps pains in the right side of my head, never thought anything of it then one night i was standing up to get out of the bath and had all the symptons of a mini stoke , but did not realize it till about two weeks later, i have a history, if i go get checked after the fact , can they still do tests or something to tell if that is what is was, or do i just hope it never happens again, ANY info would so extremely helpful i worried cause i read on the net that if you have a mini stroke t is likely with in 3 months you could possibly have a full blown stroke , i called my doc told him the symptons , he just said if it happens again make an app he will change my blood pressure meds, still very worried.!!

OK first go to the doctor. A mini stroke is usually caused by a blood clot in the brain. Google either mini stroke or TIA they are both the same. Again DO NOT WAIT.