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Posted 3/10/2011 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Dear Friends,

Nobody ever promised me a rose garden !!

Seems I had a stroke back around 2/28 - 3/01. I had symptoms all pointing at a neurological event. Garbled speech, left leg weak, unsteady gate, unable to type and spell anything right and my daughter and hubby said I was sluggish, walking like a drunk. I don't drink except Diet Coke.

I had a TIA back in July of 2010 but the Dr. said this was going on to long this time to be a TIA; He said " You have had a stroke"

I am having a hard time believing this is the right dx so I guess I am in denial. Seeing neurologist on Friday.

If I make bloopers or misspell - it is not because I am "not so bright " but my hands are not doing what my brain tells them to.

Prayers, gentle hugs and just being here for me helps me not feel so alone.

We’ve all had the experience of life throwing us a curveball. It may be completely unexpected, it may be horribly unfair, and it may be difficult to believe that something like this could have happened to you. Nonetheless, there it is. The question now becomes how you’re going to deal it with it. Me - I am going to face the music and sing really loud. I will make it back to normal for me.

I have to get past denial.

Need support, please.

Kitt♥♥♥♥
Posted 3/10/2011 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
I never had any doubt that you would or could do anything less!!!

We will all be singing along with you (and probably off key )

We are all in awe of your strength, courage, and ability to carry on in the face of life's curve balls.

Keep us updated as to what the Neuro has to say. It's going to be okay, and we are all surrounding you with love and support right now!!!!

Hang tough (but cry as well, as needed)
We love you,
S.C.
Posted 3/10/2011 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry to hear that, prayers out to you!!
Posted 3/10/2011 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry Kitt. I will keep you in my prayers.
Posted 3/11/2011 6:58 AM (GMT 0)
Dear Kitt,

My prayers are with you!
Do let us know what the neurologist says.
You are strong and can DEFINITELY get through this.

******LOTS OF HUG*********

Pinks
Posted 3/11/2011 1:12 PM (GMT 0)
Kitt, please remember that a positive attitude can make all the difference. I know it's easy for someone to say that who isn't experiencing the things you are, but please try to be positive. So sorry to hear about your possible stroke. Please keep us informed.
Posted 3/11/2011 2:01 PM (GMT 0)
Kitt
Sorry to here your news my thoughts are with you my friend, We are here to support you. You are a strong person and im sure you will be ok let us know how you are getting on. We love you.
Ben
Posted 3/11/2011 2:31 PM (GMT 0)
To each of you who have read this and wished me luck - I appreciate you very much.

Thank you ,

Kitt
Posted 3/11/2011 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
Dear Kitt-
I will keep you in my preayers. I hope everything works out for the best for you. You have helped me so much and so many others here. hang in there, my friend!:)
Posted 3/12/2011 4:22 AM (GMT 0)
I've just now seen this thread. Kitt, I'm so sorry. My dad had a stroke a couple of years before his heart attack. The stroke got him down, mentally, so he never recovered and just allowed the cardiovascular stuff to kill him without a fight.

This will not happen to you. Even if I've never met you in real life, I know that you're strong, and sometimes that's all it takes.
Posted 3/12/2011 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
debaser,

Thank you for your kind post. I saw the neurologist uptown yesterday and he just blew me off so never again will I go to that clinic. I will go with my PCP and accept I had a minor/med stroke which seems to be resolving on it's own.

I do have to change some things in my life style and I will do this so life moves on. I will not just give up, I am to stubborn.

Hope your tooth pains is better.

Kindly,
Kitt
Posted 3/12/2011 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
(((STKitt)) Here for you, if you need me. Will definetly continue to pray for you. You will beat this, I just know it. Stay strong my friend. Praying the test results provide needed answers. Hugs!
Posted 3/12/2011 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
bleh I doubt you ever had a mini stroke either, honestly you were always super coherent and knew just what to say, but eh whatever, your farr too important to give up now so please you know don't give up:( things will get better:)
Posted 3/13/2011 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
Kitt,

You are definitely in my prayers! I absolutely agree with what everyone else has said, you are a very strong woman and I know that you will not allow this to hold you down or back.
Posted 3/14/2011 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
Final DX: MRI did not show any new strokes. What I went through was considered a be a small to moderate stroke.
Spontaneous recovery happens naturally to most people. Soon after the stroke, some abilities that have been lost usually start to come back. This process is quickest during the first few weeks, but it sometimes continues for a long time. I was lucky and after 14 days out I have done very well.
So life goes on and thank you for all your support.

Kindly,
Kitt
Posted 3/15/2011 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
I have no idea about strokes but i can imagine it would be scary, well done to you for being positive and staying strong, you have always been kind and helped me in my posts and i just wish the best for you, life throws us way to many obstacles! but somehow someway we make it through. you will too.
Posted 3/15/2011 1:33 PM (GMT 0)
oldsoul84
Thank your for you kind comment. I know I have been sloughing off a bit the past couple of weeks but I have been following your house hunt and will post to you today. You are important to us here in the forum. You are family.

Hugs,
Kitt
Posted 3/15/2011 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
Kitt,
Glad to hear that you are recovering well. Anything being done to prevent this from happening again? Just wondering if they found a clot or something that caused this, and if so, whats the treatment plan? Is it just the baby aspirin a day still? Always praying all stays well for you!
Hugs
Gail*Nanners*
Posted 3/15/2011 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
Poor Kitt, I sent you an e-mail and rapid fired questions at you as well;P We are just concerned, and want to make sure that those doc's know just who they're dealing with (our HERO!) and what they're doing!!!
Luv,
S.C.
Posted 3/16/2011 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hey All,

I will get to all emails in the morning. Waiting to hear back from neurologist whose message delievered to me yesterday by his nurse was, "He did not see any new strokes " What the heck is that - like "I did not see any new cavities ?" I called back today for a bit more detailed info and his nurse called but of course I was not home.

At this point I will be sticking with my PCP and upping my daily dose of ASA to 325 mg/ per day.

I am going to join our YMCA and work on strength training in my Left leg as well as increase in over all health.

Today I opened the front door to retrieve a package from UPS and fell on my butt in the entry way............was pretty funny but my left leg would not push up strong enough to get up from a squat.

Well off to take a short nap and then a movie with hubby.

Love and hugs,
Kitt
Posted 3/16/2011 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
Kitt,

I want you to know that I wish you a speedy recovery and am sorry for the
physical and mental anguish you feel. My prayers are with you. Also I'm

sorry to respond to your post so late and am glad your doing better.

You are always so generous in your support - may all the good you do

come right back to you!

Post Edited (ghosst8) : 3/15/2011 7:51:45 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 3/16/2011 1:53 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning to both of you,

Thank you for all your thoughts . I feel like I am at a cross roads and don't know which way to go or where I am going to pull the energy from to take that next step.

Everything feels so hard.

You are all wonderful.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt
Posted 3/16/2011 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
Kitt I am so sorry that you got such a crappy neurologist. I am not impressed at all with the way he is treating you. In my unprofessional eyes, he should be doing something to prevent this from happening again and working with you to improve your strength.
Sending healing prayers your way, that you get feeling better soon. Much love to you!!
Hugs
Gail*Nanners*
Posted 3/16/2011 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
Nanners,

To be honest I have lost my faith in physicians that blow you off especially when they see your list of mental health meds and it felt to me like he thought I was the biggest waste of his time that day.

I will work on rehab through the YMCA and pay for a counselor to help set up a program for myself to gain back strength. I will up my ASA to 325 mg daily. I will work out on my treadmill at least 5 days a week going slow to begin with.

I will try my best to keep these goals but will admit that this physician blew me off as not worthy of his time. Now I am gun shy to bother anyone else with my imaginary sx.

I am crying so as I wish my Dad was here to hug me as life seems overwhelming right now but I will keep on moving forward.

Love to you,

Kitt
Posted 3/16/2011 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
Those symptoms were not imaginary, and I hope you will not hesitate to crack some skulls and take names if you ever get the brush off again!!!
Okay rant over, but seriously, don't be shy to go in if anything feels 'off' again.
Sounds like you have a good plan for now. We are cheering you on all the way. Good days and bad, they are what they are, but you can do it I know you!
Sending encouraging, motivating, empathizing, energizing, positive, warm-fuzzy thoughts to you todaysmile
Hugs my friend,
S.C.
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