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I have had a Tia Stroke

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Sparklebright63
Sparklebright63 Scope Member Posts: 182 Courageous
in Physical and neurological impairments
Hi to all,

I have been getting Blurred Vision everyday thought it was my eyesight in my Left Eye and Jaw pain
Been to doctors was in ED Last night for 5.and a half hours eye hosp today.

Been told I have been reffered to stroke unit so waiting for an appointment to come through.

I thought you were kept in hospital for a stroke.
So what do I do about crossing the road if my vision is blurry I won't beable to see crossing the road.


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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 53,349 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Sparklebright63 sorry to read about your stroke 
    I hope the appointment comes through quickly for you. Maybe avoid crossing roads on your own for a bit.  

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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,854 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hopefully you won't have to wait too long but the best advice I can offer having had TIA's myself is to rest, have they done an MRI or CT scan yet?
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  • Sparklebright63
    Sparklebright63 Scope Member Posts: 182 Courageous
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    Hi Woodbine,

    No not since I've had these problems but I did have a ct scan a month ago which they said were fine when I went today.
    What did they do when you go to stroke clinic?

    I always seem to be at the hospital with 1 thing or another I cannot win.

    Sparklebright63

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  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Community member Posts: 12,420 Disability Gamechanger
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    Bless you @Sparklebright63 you do seem to be going through the mill a bit.
    My eldest sister had a big stroke 10 years ago now, luckily it didn't affect her body, but unfortunately it did affect her brain, she has had some TIA's since.
    Hopefully you will get your appointment through soon, the stroke clinic were very good with my sister, sorted out meds she has to be on for life and have past her care on to the Doctors now. One of her TIA did affect her vision and she was under the eye hospital for a year, they had to tweak her blood pressure tablets but her sight did come back properly, so just a waiting game for the clinic now, i'm sure they will sort you out. Just remember you have to take extra care now as your vision is affected. I take it you don't drive a car. x
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  • Sparklebright63
    Sparklebright63 Scope Member Posts: 182 Courageous
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    Hi Sue Heath,

    I don't drive as I am Partially Sighted but I would have loved to Drive I don't like it affecting my vision because I carnt see out of my other eye very disconcerting 
    to me.

    Sparklebright63
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,562 Disability Gamechanger
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    I can imagine it must be disconcerting @Sparklebright63, I'm sorry to hear, and I hope you get an appointment with the stroke unit soon! As others have mentioned, make sure you look after yourself and get plenty of rest if you can :)

    Do you have someone who can be with you if you do need to cross the road?
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  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Community member Posts: 12,420 Disability Gamechanger
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    Bless @Sparklebright63 i'm sorry i didn't realise about your vision in your other eye, that would make it a lot more difficult for you, fingers crossed you get your appointment ASP x
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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,854 Disability Gamechanger
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    Sparklebright63 said:
    Hi Woodbine,

    No not since I've had these problems but I did have a ct scan a month ago which they said were fine when I went today.
    What did they do when you go to stroke clinic?

    I always seem to be at the hospital with 1 thing or another I cannot win.

    Sparklebright63

    After my last TIA my GP sent me to see a stroke specialist he changed my medication and after 6 TIA's and CVA's I haven't had one.

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  • Sparklebright63
    Sparklebright63 Scope Member Posts: 182 Courageous
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    Hi Woodbine,

    Great you havnt had another one after the ones you did have.


    Sparklebright63

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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,912 Disability Gamechanger
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    Oh @Sparklebright63 I'm so sorry. 

    I'm hoping you get your appointment asap. I know you've comment before with being in hospital for other issues. I'm sending you such a big hug! <3
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  • Sparklebright63
    Sparklebright63 Scope Member Posts: 182 Courageous
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    Hannah Thankyou,

    I have not recived my appointment come through yet I don't get why its taking so long.

    Sparklebright63.


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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
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    This sounds really difficult for you @Sparklebright63. I hope you won't be waiting too much longer.

    In the meantime please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else we can do to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)
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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,912 Disability Gamechanger
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    @Sparklebright63 Have you rung up to ask why there are delays? 
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