Had a TIA

DW had a TIA about 12 years ago and never a problem since. Carries on normal productive life with no effect whatsoever, and I cannot keep up to her go, go, go all the time.

Face went numb for about twenty minutes and I just felt sick for the rest of the day. Doing good now Doc has me taking 81 mg aspirin twice a day. I have hemochromatosis which has not helped and DB II, sleep apnea chronic back and neck pain. My back went out just after the TIA and I could barley walk left leg was affected then it gets you to thinking is it connected. That was five days of hell but that has cleared to. Yes wife is watching over me sometimes to much.

Certainly get medical advice from a medical professional. The good news is that MOST of the time any ill effects are temporary from a TIA but other than medicine adjustments you will likely have no restrictions placed on your activities but THAT also should come from your Dr.
Good luck / Skip

Rkentzal.....sorry to hear your news. It is a weird feeling and a bit scarey.

If your Dr gives you the ok go camping or do anything else you enjoy.


I had one about 10 years ago in my early 40's. I had a really bad headache a week after pnuemonia. Hubby took me to hosp and they said all ok just a headache.

I got up one morning about 4 days later, hubby was away with work. I couldn't spit to brush teeth, tongue felt funny and I drooled when trying to drink. My one side of my face was frozen, eye wide open, couldn't move a muscle. The other side my face drooped terribly.

Anyway, because of other medical issues I just thought it was something to do with those and it would go away. A few days later hubby came home, took one look at me and rushed me to emerg.

2 weeks later and 24lbs lighter (couldn't eat or drink) I came home. The results....a small stroke on one side and bells palsey on the other at the same time. What are the odds of that happening?

I had 2 about 20 yrs ago. Follow doctor's orders. Probably will have you on baby aspirin from now on. I know what you mean about being "spooky"!!!!! and Dog Folks' advice on having your wife noticing your "changes" is VERY important for ANYONE........... well, not YOUR wife for anyone....you know what I mean. :) And yes, go ahead and enjoy.....IF your doctor lets you go. :)

rkentzel wrote:
Had a TIA a couple of weeks ago a little spooky. Doctor is changing meds around. I have decided to go ahead with plans to go camping this weekend. We go ever year for the new year. Just plan to take it easy.

I feel for you. Had a what the doctors said was a minor stroke a few years ago and one TIA since.

A little advice. Have your wife keep an eye on you. She will readily see any changes in behavior that you may not even realize are happening. My wife picked up changes that I did not notice.

Hoping your trip will go well.

I had one myself about two years ago while camping. Got up and took a shower and couldn't figure out how to button my shirt or jeans and I couldn't speak a correct sentence. My wife threw my butt in the truck and got in to the hospital.

I was there about five days and recovered pretty much. I swear my memory isn't as good, but maybe that's just getting older. We went back to the campground and continued our camping when I was discharged from the hospital.

Since that episode we've been camping all over the southeast. I can't say it's slowed me up much. I just make sure I take my meds everyday. I'm also a type 2 diabetic.

Have fun camping