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Post by crumbs on Feb 27, 2013 21:22:57 GMT
Sorry I haven't been around for a while. 2 weeks ago, I had a possible mini-stroke and have been laying low. Today was the brain MRI and then a carotid study. However, I feel fine and have tried to carry on normally as much as possible. Bless you Lynnemezzo, that's a worry for you. If it was a mini stroke it sounds like it was treated quickly which is so important. You take it easy now.x |
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Post by FizzyLogician on Feb 28, 2013 0:12:20 GMT
Wow, what a shock! I hope you're doing well now, that your tests are OK, and that you're back to your normal activities soon.
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Post by dit on Feb 28, 2013 0:15:38 GMT
Many fond thoughts, Lynnemezzo. I hope your recovery will be a quick one and you will soon be feeling stronger.
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Post by jmsquared on Feb 28, 2013 3:32:46 GMT
Hells bells Lynnemezzo, that's a shock. Hope you continue to recover well. *Hugs to you*
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 5:04:08 GMT
Thanks for your good wishes, everyone. The MRI went well, but I won't know the results until I see my neurologist. I have the carotid study on 11 March. It is an ultrasound procedure so that ought to be easy. If I can get through an MRI, I can do anything. Thankfully I listened to Queen's Greatest Hits on the headphones, but the tech had to tell me to keep still; guess I was singing too much and moved around!
I'lllet you know the results as soon as I find out.
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Post by adrianmay on Feb 28, 2013 5:12:58 GMT
Lynne, that's terrible to hear. Hope your tests come back soon and all is well.  The opera season can't be over yet. When you're feeling better, what's next to see? |
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Post by eshalda on Feb 28, 2013 9:54:49 GMT
I'm hoping all will be well for you, that is a terrible thing to have happened. Take care.
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Post by Vivienne on Feb 28, 2013 13:56:21 GMT
I haven't been on the board much either Lynne. Fingers crossed all will be well. Good idea to lay low and rest.
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Post by melly on Mar 1, 2013 10:07:16 GMT
I hope the tests are well Lynne.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 2:03:21 GMT
I won't hear about the test results until I see my neurologist. I don't plan to go until after I have my carotid study (an ultrasound to determine whether enough blood is getting to the brain through the carotid arteries), which will be done 11 March. I still feel well, and I am continuing to teach my university classes. However, I do look forward to spring break in another week!
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Post by melly on Mar 14, 2013 12:39:03 GMT
How are you Lynnemezzo ?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2013 3:52:53 GMT
Had an appointment with the neurologist this past Tuesday and the brain MRI and the carotid study showed absolutely NO sign of either a TIA or a stroke! Yippee! That being said, he mentioned something called a "vasovagal syncope" (yeah, I had no idea what he talked about, either). It is the body's response to some kind of either physical or emotional stress, which often results in fainting, and I did pass out. It involves the vagus nerve, which is probably the most important nerve in your body, but I'll spare you the gory details! The bottom line is I'm just fine, and I want to thank everyone here for their good wishes and thoughts. They were very much appreciated!
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Post by jmsquared on Mar 29, 2013 3:59:36 GMT
I'm very pleased to hear that good news Lynne! What a relief for you.  |
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Post by devil-may-care on Mar 29, 2013 10:54:27 GMT
What fantastic news, lynnemezzo!! ;D ;D
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Post by dit on Mar 29, 2013 12:24:14 GMT
Glad to hear that things are nowhere near as bad as you feared, lynnemezzo!
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Post by Vivienne on Mar 29, 2013 12:42:17 GMT
Fantastic news. It sounds like you've got a great bill of health. I have heard of that fainting and the vagus nerve before.
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The opera season can't be over yet. When you're feeling better, what's next to see?
