Update on Numbness

[Kano]

For what it's worth, I can't help but think they'd "fit you in" a whole lot sooner if it was something that needed urgent attention!

I'm going to go on record as hoping that this is relatively good news!

Karen in Boise

[7rider]

Yeah, I hope the wait means they found nothing urgent.
Hope all goes well!

[biking4health]

Jen,

I'm glad they finally called, but now more waiting I have to agree with Karen though....I think they would have gotten you in much sooner if the results were serious.

Carol

[mary9761]

I'm sorry to hear of your problems, I too am WAY behind on reading and posting to the forum. I hope everything goes well. I hate being stuffed into the tube like a sausage, I'm claustrophobic too. Glad to hear you got to have an open MRI, they're still not fun, but at least a bit more bearable.
Good luck with your appointment and keep us up to date.

[Bikingmomof3]

I just got back from the neurologist. I suffered a stroke at the ripe old age of 37. I will be going back for more tests Oct 18th. I have been placed on an asprin regime as well as a calcium entry blocker. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts, wishes, and prayers. At least the numbness is not from my bike. I am not supposed to drive, but I can cycle-I am not even questioning that one.

[SouthernBelle]

Well I'm debating on whether or not to congratulate and decided yes. This news is much better than tumor or ms.

I have a friend who had a severe stroke in his late 20s. That was back in the 70s and all is well since.

[Trekhawk]

I just got back from the neurologist. I suffered a stroke at the ripe old age of 37. I will be going back for more tests Oct 18th. I have been placed on an asprin regime as well as a calcium entry blocker. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts, wishes, and prayers. At least the numbness is not from my bike. I am not supposed to drive, but I can cycle-I am not even questioning that one.

Oh My - you take care of yourself and keep us updated with your recovery.

[GLC1968]

Oh wow! I have no idea how I missed this until now, but I'm sorry to hear about your stroke! That is scary! I hope the tests in Oct give you some answers and/or peace of mind.

Glad to hear that biking is still OK!!

[eclectic]

Very sorry to hear about your stroke Very glad to hear you can keep cycling

The mixed blessing is you had a stroke but hopefully there wasn't too much damage done and now you are aware of the risk and can take precautions instead of being unaware and hit later by a massive one.

Just curious why no driving - have you been driving up to this time after it happened?

take care and pedal, pedal, pedal

[DrBee]

A stroke??? I'm glad to hear it's not a tumor or MS. At least you can still ride! Good luck!

[Bikingmomof3]

Thank you everyone. I have had atypical migraines for 23 years (there is a fancy phrasing for that, but I cannot recall it and certainly not spell it). This was not a huge surprise and I know the day it happened.

Why no driving-he would prefer I not drive until my tests in Oct. He needs to know the full extent of "damage" and risk of further stroke(s). This does not bother me, I am a SAHM, my DH will cart children and I have my bike. :-)

[texascyclist]

Jennifer....I haven't been a member very long and just read your update on your dr.'s visit. I want to let you know that your in my thoughts and prayers as well as all the other TE girls. I have found that no matter what is going on in someone's life, whether it be cycling related or not, the girls on this site give so much help and encouragement that it can't help but cheer you up! Hang in there and know that we're here for you and we're with you every step of the way.

Take Care,
Amy

[KSH]

I just got back from the neurologist. I suffered a stroke at the ripe old age of 37. I will be going back for more tests Oct 18th. I have been placed on an asprin regime as well as a calcium entry blocker. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts, wishes, and prayers. At least the numbness is not from my bike. I am not supposed to drive, but I can cycle-I am not even questioning that one.

WOW! How scary! Thank goodness you are OK. Well, OK in the sense that you can still walk/talk/etc. and you aren't in rehab to try to get it all back.

Thank goodness you went and had it checked out.

[maillotpois]

BMo3 - good luck to you. it must be a relief to have a diagnosis. I think the time of not knowing is the scariest part. I was at high risk for stroke when I was developing my pulmonary emboli this spring. yikes!

strokes, clots, tumors, MS - all serious illnesses and I don't think anyone can really say one is worse than the other and none are necessarily a death sentence. the key is how you live with it. it seems and I hope that you are going to make a good recovery. I plan to fully recover from these clots! and SK is managing her MS well - keep in mind that one of our nation's best presidents in recent years also had relapsing/ remitting MS as well.

anyway, be well, take care of youself and be grateful for your health, even if it's not "perfect". we only get one chance.

[esther231]

Jennifer, glad you know what it is. And I'm also glad it's not a tumor or something progressive. Seems like if it hasn't gotten in your way yet, the worse might already be behind you.

Rooting for you.