Mom went in to hospital with repeated mini strokes and slurred speech on Tuesday night at 10:30pm.

It has been decided that she has had TIA's. Assessment going on with various tests today will lead to a better understanding of her situation tomorrow.

Will keep you all posted.


JeanCat

Sorry to hear that,will be in thoughts and prayers.

BTW what is TIA's??

Dear Akus,
Thank you for your prayers!

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or little strokes that come and go.

Here is a site to help anyone understand: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4781

I am posting this for EDUCATIONAL purposes only:

"What is a TIA or transient ischemic attack?

A TIA is a "warning stroke" or "mini-stroke" that produces stroke-like symptoms but no lasting damage. Recognizing and treating TIAs can reduce your risk of a major stroke.

Most strokes aren't preceded by TIAs. However, of the people who've had one or more TIAs, more than a third will later have a stroke. In fact, a person who's had one or more TIAs is more likely to have a stroke than someone of the same age and sex who hasn't.

TIAs are important in predicting if a stroke will occur rather than when one will happen. They can occur days, weeks or even months before a major stroke. In about half the cases, the stroke occurs within one year of the TIA.

What causes a transient ischemic attack?

TIAs occur when a blood clot temporarily clogs an artery, and part of the brain doesn't get the blood it needs. The symptoms occur rapidly and last a relatively short time. Most TIAs last less than five minutes. The average is about a minute. Unlike stroke, when a TIA is over, there's no injury to the brain.

What are the symptoms of a TIA?

It's very important to recognize the warning signs of a TIA or stroke. The usual TIA symptoms are the same as those of stroke, only temporary:

* Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
* Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
* Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
* Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
* Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

The short duration of these symptoms and lack of permanent brain injury is the main difference between TIA and stroke.

TIAs are extremely important predictors of stroke. Don't ignore them! If symptoms appear, CALL 9-1-1 TO GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. A doctor should determine if a TIA or stroke has occurred, or if it's another medical problem with similar symptoms. Some examples are seizure, fainting, migraine headache, or general medical or cardiac condition. Prompt medical or surgical attention to these symptoms could prevent a fatal or disabling stroke from occurring.

For stroke information, call the American Stroke Association at 1-888-4-STROKE."


My mom had been speaking inaudible sounds and also in gibberish and we could not understand her. Worse yet she did not realize that she was not being understood. She did not understand WHY we took her to the ER. In her EARS and in her mind she was making perfect sense.
She thought we were nuts!

Any way she will be put on a blood thinner called Plavix, which as a pharmacology instructor and experienced healthcare worker I do not know why she has not been prescribed this before. i believe because she has a GI or stomach problems with aspirin and this is worse on the stomach. She is on Prevacid for the natural high amounts of acid in the stomach, but this may not do the trick for this drug. Any way She is supposed to come home. We have been told that given her history of April 2 heart attack, May 12/13 Angina attack and now TIA's she is a GREAT candidate for a much larger STROKE or Heart Attack and it may take her or leave her very disabled.

JeanCat

I will keep you and your mom in my prayers. My mom is dealing with cancer now and I know how stressful health problems with our moms can be. Keep us up to date!

JeanCat..I too, will keep you and your Mom in my prayers. Thank you for sharing the information. Most of us are ill-prepared to know what to look for and what to do and time is so important for the victim.

Karen

JeanCat and Jill, both of your mother's are in my prayers and I hope they both get better.

I have them on the prayer list at church. Keep us updated ...

Saying a prayer.

Jeancat..sorry to hear about your mom...I hope she gets better soon and they get her regulated on her meds so nothing else will happen...I'm sure it really helps that you understand what they are telling you...that helps lots...Keep us posted...Take care....

Patty

Jill my prayers are with you, your mom and your family now.

Thanks
Love ya
JeanCat

Thank you Karen.
Yes even being in the medical field I still had to look up a bit of stuff. So I thought I would share it.

I do hope no one ever has to use the information.


Thanks for your prayers.

JeanCat

Thank you for the prayer list!
JeanCat

Dear Patty.
They put her on Plavix which will prevent the plateletts in the blood from sticking and therefore clotting. But then it has other adverse reactions that we just hope will not affect her. GI problems for one.

Thank you so much!

JeanCat

Thank you Lorraine!

JeanCat

Very kind of you AIMEE.

Thanks
JeanCat

Thanks for putting my mom on your prayer lists. I know that we've already had several prayers answered and I know that God is in control no matter what. I appreciate all the kind words of encouragement!

Jill

JeanCat & Jill-Your moms are in our thoughts and prayes as well as the both of you. Please keep us posted on their progress. I will keep them in my daily prayers!

Susie

Thank you Susie W.

Jill and I have much to be grateful for that we still have our moms to speak to. It gets harder knowing the end is nearer. But I do have the attitude that Jill takes too! What happens happens for the best and for a reason.

Thank you everyone for your kindness.'


JeanCat