MoseySusan Posted December 19, 2014 Share #1 Posted December 19, 2014 And I'm still in ICU right now, waiting for an MRI at 4 pm. I thought it was a migraine until I was unable to read aloud while reviewing the journalism final with students. I called the school nurse, and she brought me to the ER. A big dose of tPA and I'm feeling like myself again. No lasting effects, meaning any brain tissue damage has been minimal. The neurologists are skeptical it was a stroke. The only distinugishing feature, different from migraine, is some visual blocking. I don't have any of the health markers that would contribute to stroke...clear echo cardiogram, cholesterol is ok...MRI will tell. Peace be the last day of the semester! I started my winter break with an ICU stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 19, 2014 Share #2 Posted December 19, 2014 That is very scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted December 19, 2014 Share #3 Posted December 19, 2014 Damn. Please keep us posted. I wait impatiently for the results. Sorry to hear that you had to start your break with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 19, 2014 Share #4 Posted December 19, 2014 Prayers for RoadSue. Scary stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted December 19, 2014 It was scary to be completely unable to read aloud, and then wondering whether it was going to get worse in the next few minutes. And at the front of a classroom of 30 students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted December 19, 2014 Share #6 Posted December 19, 2014 sending good vibes, hope there is nothing wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 19, 2014 Share #7 Posted December 19, 2014 Did they do an MRI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted December 19, 2014 Share #8 Posted December 19, 2014 Prayers for your health sunshine. Enjoy your break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted December 19, 2014 MRI is scheduled for 4 pm; 24 hours after having had tPA. This will most likely mean starting on low dose aspirin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted December 19, 2014 Share #10 Posted December 19, 2014 Very scary! Sending good vibes that it turns out to be nothing serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 19, 2014 Share #11 Posted December 19, 2014 So if you were unable to read aloud, how did you call the school nurse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted December 19, 2014 I pushed the classroom call button. I could still speak aloud and carry on conversations; I just couldn't express while reading. The neurologists believe the clot was very small and very localized to result in that specific kind of "expressive aphasia". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted December 19, 2014 Share #13 Posted December 19, 2014 Holy crap! Prayers coming your way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted December 19, 2014 I know, huh? I prayed thanks for everything I could think of. I'm especially thankful for the nurse who just removed my catheter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted December 19, 2014 Share #15 Posted December 19, 2014 Praying for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted December 19, 2014 Share #16 Posted December 19, 2014 Wow, scary Sue, you are in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bunch of numbers Posted December 19, 2014 Share #17 Posted December 19, 2014 Don't like to hear things like that. Glad you're ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted December 19, 2014 Share #18 Posted December 19, 2014 Big hug for you Sue. Get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted December 19, 2014 Share #19 Posted December 19, 2014 especially thankful for the nurse who just removed my catheter. Was he cute? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted December 19, 2014 Share #20 Posted December 19, 2014 Yikes...will keep you in my prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 19, 2014 Share #21 Posted December 19, 2014 I know, huh? I prayed thanks for everything I could think of. I'm especially thankful for the nurse who just removed my catheter. What?, is everyone else afraid to ask for pics, or am I the only one without class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted December 19, 2014 Share #22 Posted December 19, 2014 Sounds scary. I hope they definitely determine what happened and are able to prevent it from happening again. Heal quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 19, 2014 Share #23 Posted December 19, 2014 What?, is everyone else afraid to ask for pics, or am I the only one without class? Pics? SW it would look something like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted December 19, 2014 Share #24 Posted December 19, 2014 Sending my best vibes your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted December 19, 2014 Share #25 Posted December 19, 2014 Best wishes, Sue - scary stuff; I hope you get answers soon, and I hope they're good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted December 19, 2014 Share #26 Posted December 19, 2014 wow.. just saw this. Will keep you in our prayers, roadsue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted December 19, 2014 Share #27 Posted December 19, 2014 Wowie, yikes!!! I know everything will be ok, keep us updated as you get information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 20, 2014 Share #28 Posted December 20, 2014 Bump for an update from RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 20, 2014 Share #29 Posted December 20, 2014 Did you have the mri? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted December 20, 2014 Share #30 Posted December 20, 2014 Yes, hope all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted December 20, 2014 Share #31 Posted December 20, 2014 My prayers and best wishes, Sue. For you, the mister, and sons. I'm sure there was more than one worried person in the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MoseySusan Posted December 20, 2014 Author Popular Post Share #32 Posted December 20, 2014 MRI showed no signs of stroke. Yay! The MRI guys said to just keep my eyes closed and stay still. There are so many cool noises in there! They asked me how it was for me, and I compared it to Swedish experimental house music. They got a laugh out of that. "It's German," the one guy said. So, the official diagnosis from the neurologist is "complicated migraine". She still prescribed low dose aspirin, though. And three, different doctors told me to exercise more and drink less, especially if I'm going to be taking aspirin every day. Thanks for the prayers and vibes. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 20, 2014 Share #33 Posted December 20, 2014 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted December 20, 2014 Share #34 Posted December 20, 2014 Nice to hear Sue. Scary times for you. Glad all will be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted December 20, 2014 Share #35 Posted December 20, 2014 Have you tried to re-create the the circumstances and see if you can do the things you couldn't when it happened? I am very glad there is no evidence of stroke and that you seem ok! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted December 20, 2014 Share #36 Posted December 20, 2014 Good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 20, 2014 Share #37 Posted December 20, 2014 Good to hear Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted December 20, 2014 Share #38 Posted December 20, 2014 Doin" a happy dance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted December 20, 2014 Share #39 Posted December 20, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted December 21, 2014 Share #40 Posted December 21, 2014 Sue, I'm very glad that things are okay. I hope that Christmas break will allow you time for some recuperation. Peace be the journey, and Merry Christmas. I'll continue to keep you and yours in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted December 21, 2014 Share #41 Posted December 21, 2014 Prayers to you and your family. Scary stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share #42 Posted December 21, 2014 Thanks, everyone. I hope to get some relaxation in, a few bike rides, a little family time for the next two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted December 21, 2014 Share #43 Posted December 21, 2014 Holy Smokes...just came across this thread. Glad that you're going to be alright, but man....it is scarey stuff. My best to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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