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lacunar infarction? - 5/9/2009 9:00:54 PM

Kalista07

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Today i was told that there was evidence that i've had this kind of a stroke.... They wrote down the name of it and told me to go home and google it and to call the neurologist first thing Monday morning.... i'm not sure if i'm just this numb from the pain killers or if the information is this greek........but i can not seem to make heads or tails of it...
Any experiences, suggestions, opinions..
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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/9/2009 10:00:26 PM

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Blood vessels in your brain are getting cloged up with blood clots. You're going to be put on blood thinner medication, a moderate diet, and be told to start light to moderate exercise. Based on the severity of headaches and dizziness, you might be given some other medications. Your blood pressure and cholesterol will also be rigorously checked from now on.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/9/2009 10:09:46 PM

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Thanks FangsNfeet.....
i seriously hope the bizarreness of this goes away soon. i was eating a sugar free Popsicle tonight and the 'ice headache' that i should have had was like a little mini-explosion in my head...
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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/10/2009 6:34:40 AM

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Ice headaches are caused by "referred" pain. You are freezing a nerve in your mouth, but the pain manifests itself in your head; unlikely to be related to the stroke. There are other instances of a nerve in body part A being stimulated, but the person sensing pleasure elsewhere, due to minor defects in how our brains are wired. Women, in particular, have a sexual pleasure center near the part of the brain that processes nerve impulses from the feet, which is the physiological explanation for why so many women love their shoes!

As for the stroke itself, a far more serious matter, FangsNFeet is pretty much spot on. Get your blood thinned out, drop your blood pressure, and make damn sure you take your meds every single day as directed. The drugs, when used properly, are highly effective for this condition. Do see that neurologist on Monday, and until then be well.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/10/2009 10:03:03 PM

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It really sucks to be a sub/slave who is on blood thinners. I hope that you'll be able to adjust with bondage and more mind play in your relationships. Thin blood leads to being bruised more easily. I'm not saying you have to give up being floged or whiped, but you may have to look at the lighter side of naughty toys.

I hope you never have a stroke, especially while in a scene. It could be confused wtih subspace. The faster you are treated for stroke, the better your chances of survival and recovery.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/10/2009 10:40:53 PM

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FangsNfeet,
My plan is to call the doctor the hospital gave me the name of tomorrow at 8:01am. The thing that confuses me is that my blood pressure has been running really 'normal'. Could my ongoing headaches/migraines be a result of this stroke?
Thanks again for everything,
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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/10/2009 10:48:01 PM

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Yep, take medications and watch out for neurologists. Some of them are great, but others are whack jobs. I was diagnosed with epilepsy by one when I had a small adrenal gland tumor. I'm sure you have a good one, but I'd ask about some of their fellowships (or at least the head of the unit's fellowships).

Add some tea to your diet. Most tea has an ideal amount of caffeine to help open up some blood vessels along with whatever is prescribed. Oh, and I mean black, white, or green tea which are all from a very specific plant, not the herbal ones.

Good luck with your appointments to come. It's frustrating to deal with issues that are difficult to understand.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/10/2009 11:08:33 PM

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There are two types of stroke.

One is a rupture or blown blood vessel much like poping a vein on your arm. This rupture is caused by the continous beating of blood pulses due to high blood pressure.

The other type of stroke is caused by a blood clot. This is your case. You can have perfect blood pressure and still have blood clots.

Blood clots can be caused by a number of many factors envolving diet, life style, genetics, heart rhythems, etc.....

Anyways, both types of strokes prevent adequet amonut of blood and oxygen to the brain.

I pray that you get good news in the morning. One of two small clots that can be knocked out with a blood thinner. Please keep us posted.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/11/2009 1:40:50 PM

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Kali, my friend... CMail...

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/11/2009 5:04:46 PM

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*sigh* i really don't possess enough patience to be a good or model patient...
i called the neurologists office today and they can't get me in until the 20th....
i really thought i had done my time being the patient before my thyroid was removed when i was diagnosed with graves disease.
Thanks all for all your support,
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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/11/2009 5:18:54 PM

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Well I don't know much about strokes so I can't give you any useful advice, but anyway, I'm sorry you're unwell I hope you feel more like yourself soon.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/29/2009 7:31:55 PM

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Okay, well the neurologist i saw is a complete jerk...He clearly had his mind made up before he ever came in the room....
He ordered an MRI and called me and told me "it's fine, no need for further testing, no need for further doctor's, everything fine." Except I had already gotten a copy of the MRI report in which he said the lesions in my brain are more symptomatic of Virchow-Robin spaces than a lacunar infarction. I have no idea what this means? Any ideas?
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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/29/2009 10:21:42 PM

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I'm afraid I have nothing new to add to the knowledge base except to say it sounds like a different doctor is very much in order.
Sending good thoughts to you, Kali.
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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/30/2009 4:02:51 AM

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quote:

Virchow-Robin

Vr spaces are pretty normalish. They basically are drainage paths for interstitial fluid, among other things. It's not exactly common for them to be widespread throughout the brain though. Generally their presence can be associated with multiple things, some serious, some notsomuch. They're supposed to be there when blood actually enters the brain (though generally only the potential for them). Could be a possibility they're there from the graves, dunno.

I have heard of extreme widening of these perivascular spaces being mistaken for a stroke though. I would do a lil checkwork on your neurologist. Is he good? If he's good, honestly you shouldn't care how much of a cock he is, unless there is someone a whole lot better.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/30/2009 12:02:33 PM

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Kali, once you get this stuff straightened out, I think you might find a headache specialist could be very helpful.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/30/2009 2:49:34 PM

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One thing you might do is call the neurology ward of your local hospital, and ask to speak to one of the RN's. Ask her who she would use for a neurologist, and see who ever she says. Nurses know who is good and who is ... not. Another place to call would be the local ER - and same procedure.

I sent my (then)husband to a doctor, told him she had no bedside manner, but was a great doctor. After seeing her, he agreed. If they know what they are doing, they can have the personality of House for all i care. I just want them to know what they are doing.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/30/2009 3:40:29 PM

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ORIGINAL: kiwisub12

One thing you might do is call the neurology ward of your local hospital, and ask to speak to one of the RN's. Ask her who she would use for a neurologist, and see who ever she says. Nurses know who is good and who is ... not. Another place to call would be the local ER - and same procedure.

I sent my (then)husband to a doctor, told him she had no bedside manner, but was a great doctor. After seeing her, he agreed. If they know what they are doing, they can have the personality of House for all i care. I just want them to know what they are doing.

Man I want one with the personality of house. <3 that guy.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/30/2009 5:11:19 PM

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Love House too.

Kali, until you get a second opinion, you are in my thoughts.

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 5/30/2009 5:25:02 PM

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i hope things get worked out for you soon kali. hugs and best wishes. *also loves House*

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RE: lacunar infarction? - 6/1/2009 10:20:02 PM

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Honestly, i was thinking about this as i was getting ready to have the MRI done....i'd be okay with someone *like* House because at least then i would know they knew what they were doing................sadly...........not so much................
Kali

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