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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI'm back! ( Update 8-10 )
Last edited Sun Aug 10, 2025, 07:17 PM - Edit history (1)
I'm sure most of you didn't notice, but I've been out a couple of days.
Spent 2 1/2 days in the Hospital with a medical scare. Still a bit weak, but strong enough to watch the Mariners game.
Basically they thought I had a stroke ( ) but it ended up being a "mini-stroke" sort of like the TIA variety. Anyway, a few torturous minutes in the MRI torture chamber told them there is no significant dain bramage.
So y'all stuck with me for a while yet. 💪
On 8-10:
On my way to full recovery. Even drove to breakfast with fam this morning. No real problems other than a little fatigue.
Thanks for all of your support! Means a lot.

SheltieLover
(73,646 posts)Glad you are ok!
Ponietz
(4,029 posts)Walleye
(42,471 posts)
Scrivener7
(57,160 posts)surfered
(9,228 posts)debm55
(50,719 posts)
Wounded Bear
(62,961 posts)They messed with my prescription list, which I will have to coordinate with my PCP at the VA. Have a phone appt with my pharmacist Monday so will get a chance to discuss things then. I've had some indicators and symptoms for a while now and I have discussed those minor problems with them before.
This all happened at a local hospital and involved the state Medicaid based health system, so I guess I'm in with them now, though my primary will remain the VA. Received a bill from the hospital and their pharmacy that was suprisingly low and 'affordable,' so somebody else is paying for much of it. I know VA will pay for emergency room visits, but that doesn't include the 2 nights in the hospital.
Some paperwork and phone calls in my immediate future.
Old Crank
(6,220 posts)Keep on trucking.
MIButterfly
(1,287 posts)Glad to hear you're doing okay. I hope you're feeling better and will continue feeling better until this is all just a distant memory!
AllaN01Bear
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calimary
(87,834 posts)Belcome wack!
maspaha
(652 posts)May you never have to tour the tube again!
gademocrat7
(11,656 posts)Wishing you a good recovery. Take care.
jfz9580m
(15,958 posts)
chowder66
(11,262 posts)orangecrush
(26,715 posts)Take it easy and feel better!

OldBaldy1701E
(9,045 posts)JMCKUSICK
(3,917 posts)It's so wonderful to hear good news, I'm even happier that's it's happening to a DUer. Chalk another positive for the good guys.
irisblue
(35,967 posts)irisblue
(35,967 posts)sdfernando
(5,901 posts)Please take good care of yourself. You dont want any more TIAs.
Glad your dain is unbroken!
markie
(23,635 posts)
SocialDemocrat61
(5,665 posts)Glad it wasn't serious
Marthe48
(21,816 posts)Feel better!
littlemissmartypants
(29,763 posts)We love you. Take care of yourself. ❤️
Polly Hennessey
(8,134 posts)58Sunliner
(6,071 posts)Welcome back.
LoisB
(11,628 posts)there is no significant brain damage.
Wounded Bear
(62,961 posts)
murielm99
(32,343 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,317 posts)Sending healing vibes and hoping the you continue to do well. Take care.
70sEraVet
(4,887 posts)
Native
(7,241 posts)Wounded Bear
(62,961 posts)The usual recs about diet and activity, etc. I don't smoke or drink, so that's not a problem.
They want follow-ups, but I have to coordinate all this with my VA medical team, too.
Native
(7,241 posts)niyad
(127,247 posts)Wounded Bear
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Wounded Bear
(62,961 posts)On 8-10:
On my way to full recovery. Even drove to breakfast with fam this morning. No real problems other than a little fatigue.
Thanks for all of your support! Means a lot.
electric_blue68
(23,874 posts)kind!
Big Good Luck your way!
nolabear
(43,809 posts)Im sorry you had such a scare. TIAs are terrifying but probably protect us from bigger things. Im so happy youre feeling good.