I Had A Transient Ischemic Attack— I Didn’t Know It

I have been having some pain on my entire left side. From my left heel to the left side of my head. There is also tingling in my upper left back. I do have anxiety and fatigue. I use meditation for my anxiety and eat lots of super foods for my weakness.

Reading this piece and all females should know this.

https://medium.com/activated-thinker/she-thought-it-was-just-fatigue-the-hidden-signs-of-a-stroke-in-women-e74fe7dd81c4

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Signs of a Mini Stroke in Females (TIA)

That’s called a mini stroke or TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack). My aunt had one a year before her big stroke — but we didn’t know. Health And Fitness

Like I didn’t know, I had COVID, so brain fog is one of its side effects. I keep forgetting stuff, simple stuff.

I decided to go to the doctor. She ordered a brain scan for me.

Procedure

CT Brain (Non-contrast 2.5 mm axial images obtained on a 32-slice MDCT with 2.5 mm recons obtained on bone window)

Clinical history : 3/12 left-sided weakness and pain. Nil known h/o CVA. Nil chronic illnesses

Findings : No acute intracranial hemorrhage, mass effect, or midline shift was seen. There is a very subtle hypodensity in the inferior aspect of the right lentiform nucleus. The remaining brain parenchyma is unremarkable.

Impression : Very subtle hypodensity appreciated in the inferior aspect of the right lentiform nucleus ?? a subtle focus of infarction. Otherwise unremarkable study. Recommend MRI for further evaluation.

Google says: Subtle Focus:

The word “subtle” indicates that the change in density is not very pronounced and might be difficult to detect without careful examination.

Infarction: Infarction is the process of tissue death due to a lack of blood supply. In the brain, this is often caused by a blockage of a blood vessel, such as a stroke.

This is scary and got me worried. I don’t have high blood pressure, diabetes, or any other chronic illness. I eat healthy, exercise, and do yoga. I practice positive mental health and try to keep negative hell out. It’s hard, though, with the hell raging in our world.

How could I have a mini stroke and not know? I consider myself aware and focused.

Most people think strokes are loud and dramatic — someone collapsing suddenly. But in females, strokes often start quietly. The signs of a stroke in females can look like tiredness, confusion, or even anxiety. Health And Fitness

This is frightening. I experienced all three and didn’t know.

What Are the 3 Warning Signs of a Stroke in Females?

Let’s keep this super simple. Remember F-A-S-T:

F: Face drooping

A: Arm weakness

S: Speech problems

T: Time to call emergency help, Health And Fitness

I had two of the above.

Women live longer than men, which means more years for risks to build up. Health And Fitness

Damn, this is hell for us. I am grateful I found out early. My MRI is scheduled for August 13 at 9:30 AM.

Females, please, check yourself often. Listen to your body. Get regular checkups. My brain is my CPU. I don’t wish to stay alive if I can think for myself.

I must now put myself and health above everything now.

Thank you for reading this piece. I hope you enjoyed it and start taking care of yourself.