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Got some bad, health related, news this weekend

GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
edited May 23 in Clubhouse #1
Been having periods of feeling light-headed over the last few weeks. Went to the local ER yesterday. CT scan with contrast shows that my right vertebral artery (sort of the carotid in the rear of your neck) is occluded from the level of c7 to c2 (Base of my neck to bottom of earlobe)

There's decent "retro flow"  from the left side, though it's got plaque in it as well. 

It appears that I'm a massive stroke waiting to happen.  :s

They've added a couple of meds to help keep the left side open
"For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • Wambli SkaWambli Ska Posts: 5,423 Senior Member
    #2
    Sorry brother!!!  I’ll keep you in my prayers.

    It’s a °IIIII° thing 😎

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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    #3
    Thank you
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • orchidmanorchidman Posts: 8,438 Senior Member
    edited May 23 #4
    Sorry to hear that.....Hope the meds kick its butt!
    Still enjoying the trip of a lifetime and making the best of what I have.....
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  • CHIRO1989CHIRO1989 Posts: 14,852 Senior Member
    #5
    Just Prayed😇
    I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    #6
    Thank you both. "Interesting times" to say the least
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • bullsi1911bullsi1911 Posts: 12,429 Senior Member
    #7
    Damn.  Can they run the roto-rooter on the occluded artery?

    prayers out for you, bro
    To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
    -Mikhail Kalashnikov
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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    edited May 23 #8
    Docs I saw in the hosp didn't mention it, checking around for a 2nd opinion
    And thank you
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • CHIRO1989CHIRO1989 Posts: 14,852 Senior Member
    #9
    bullsi1911 said:
    Damn.  Can they run the roto-rooter on the occluded artery?

    prayers out for you, bro
    They should not, clots or fragments go right to the brain stem, brain stem stroke means you have moved on to a happier place.
    I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
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  • PFDPFD Posts: 1,900 Senior Member
    #10
    Well, at least you know about it.
    Prayers that the meds help!
    That's all I got.

    Paul
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  • ilove22silove22s Posts: 1,539 Senior Member
    edited May 23 #11
    better you find out now instead of rescue crews removing you from your car and telling you, you wiped out a family when you blacked/stroked out.

    a co worker "died" in her living room 1 day.  The roomie was there to give CPR until paramedics arrived.  She isnt that old either and the docs were not happy with what happened.  She couldn't drive for 1 month minimum while they monitored her.  they never did find out what happened or why either.

    just something for everyone to think/consider while they are driving 60 mph down a road. You never know who will be on that same road in the opposite direction if something happens.




    The ears never lie.

    - Don Burt
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  • FreezerFreezer Posts: 2,755 Senior Member
    #12
    Knee mails are sent and will continue for you.

    It may be difficult, but it's better to know. With strokes, time from an onset of symptoms to treatment is critical. You have been give critical information and tools to use.
    I like Elmer Keith; I married his daughter :wink:
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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    #13
    Thanks Freezer
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • JustsomedudeJustsomedude Posts: 1,471 Senior Member
    #14
    Dang man, I'm sorry to hear this. Are they calling it plaque or clotting? Only asking because I believe the clot busting drugs only work on the one.
    We've been conditioned to believe that obedience is virtuous and voting is freedom- 
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  • Diver43Diver43 Posts: 12,762 Senior Member
    #15
    Hoping the Docs get you back to feeling normal again.
    Logistics cannot win a war, but its absence or inadequacy can cause defeat. FM100-5
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  • Elk creekElk creek Posts: 7,933 Senior Member
    #16
    Man that’s tough. I’ll be praying. 
    Aim higher, or get a bigger gun.
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  • GilaGila Posts: 1,971 Senior Member
    #17
    I wish you a rapid recovery!
    No good deed goes unpunished...
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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    edited May 24 #18
    JSD, They're calling it plaque, however I'm not sure they can really tell without looking at it??? 

    Thank you guys
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • Wambli SkaWambli Ska Posts: 5,423 Senior Member
    #19
    Statins will “cap” the plaque and you can tweak life to keep it at bay.  Good thing they caught it now!  I’m sure you’ll come through Ok and we’ll keep asking the Big Guy to keep you in His Grace🙏

    It’s a °IIIII° thing 😎

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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    #20
    Thank you sir
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • LinefinderLinefinder Posts: 7,856 Senior Member
    #21
    Thoughts and prayers, buddy!

    Mike
    "Walking away seems to be a lost art form."
    N454casull
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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    #22
    Thanks Mike
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • Jeff in TXJeff in TX Posts: 2,641 Senior Member
    #23
    So very sorry to hear, sure hope the meds help do the trick.  Prayers!
    Distance is not an issue, but the wind can make it interesting!

    John 3: 1-21
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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    edited May 25 #24
    Thanks, waiting for another Neurologist's office to call me regarding my referral. Hopefully he'll be able to shed more light on things plus possibly offer some other options
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • JayhawkerJayhawker Posts: 18,360 Senior Member
    #25
    Me and mine are keeping you and yours in our prayers...
    Sharps Model 1874 - "The rifle that made the west safe for Winchester"
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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    #26
    Thank you sir
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • Wambli SkaWambli Ska Posts: 5,423 Senior Member
    #27
    GrapeApe said:
    Thanks, waiting for another Neurologist's office to call me regarding my referral. Hopefully he'll be able to shed more light on things plus possibly offer some other options
    Prayers ongoing!

    It’s a °IIIII° thing 😎

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  • rberglofrberglof Posts: 2,998 Senior Member
    #28
    You are in our prayers!
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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    #29
    Thank you
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • GrapeApeGrapeApe Posts: 599 Senior Member
    #30
    Found a vascular/endovascular surgeon willing to see me. Should find out if she's willing to do anything by the end of the week
    "For longer range, use a bigger case. For bigger game, use a bigger bullet." - Dan Johnson
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  • Wambli SkaWambli Ska Posts: 5,423 Senior Member
    #31
    GrapeApe said:
    Found a vascular/endovascular surgeon willing to see me. Should find out if she's willing to do anything by the end of the week
    Good, movement in the right direction.

    It’s a °IIIII° thing 😎

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