Speedling in hospital.....

[gobecauseyoucan]

Keep on keeping on. Spring is here and summer will be here soon. We need you back on the water and at speed!!! Be well!!! gobecauseyoucan

 

[zipper]

@Speedling I have been out in the woods with the maple trees most of march /early april and then I find this thread, I hope for you a complete recovery and sounds like you are in great hands. Be patient, slow and steady will win this race.

 

[Speedling]

So far i guess the consensus is i have super blood that clots very quickly.
Had some physical therapy and stuff too today. Last night i was nauseous and had diarrhea so i hope my afternoon includes a shower. I stink

 

[Speedling]

@Speedling - Have the docs decided what caused your TIA? Is it hereditary?

You're a rather young guy and seem in decent shape. I hope they can provide you some feed back and future direction.

As you get going again, remember that prayer groups are beneficial for our soles but raising stroke awareness saves lives! Pay it forward and raise awareness and onset recognition.

Yeah a lot of my damily are getting the blood tests for sure everyone says the same thing, like if it happened to Lee then wow it really can happen to anyone!

 

[Speedling]

And i gotta sa that i have such an appreciation for nurses lije seriously if you know a nurse go give them a hug for me

 

[Bruce]

@AZDANSX230HO, do you have any experience with "super blood that clots very quickly"?

 

[swatski]

Yeah a lot of my damily are getting the blood tests for sure everyone says the same thing, like if it happened to Lee then wow it really can happen to anyone!

Most likely you were tested for the presence of factor 5 leiden and/or prothrombin f2 alleles associated with stroke, and that genetic testing showed one or more of these alleles associated with predisposition to stroke etc. present in your blood DNA. While it is helpful to know that, don't let anyone freak out - and keep in mind - even if present those mutations are only predisposition factors. In other words, we doctors like to use those tests to explain "hypercoagulative states" and such as that makes us feel smart, but the test results don't actually have a ton of predictive value - and should never be viewed as completely decisive. More as an indication of what the underlying issues may be, and help long term management.

I would be happy to respond in a PM if you have specific questions.

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[AZDANSX230HO]

@AZDANSX230HO, do you have any experience with "super blood that clots very quickly"?

I have a problem where my body produces too much red blood cells, they monitor my hemoglobin and hematocrit levels every 2 weeks. If my hemoglobin gets abovery 18 they remove a unit of blood to thin it out. Luckily my blood has been in the normal range the last 3 months. I do proactively take a baby aspirin every day to prevent clots, that's it medication wise.

 

[Speedling]

Was there some bleeding into the brain or this is edema due to the ischemia?
Being that your TIA was recognized and treated early you have a much better chance of coming out of this with very limited, to no, neurological deficits!! That's great news!

The bad news is that now Mrs Susan is going to make you eat more salads and cut out all of your fried chicken

It's the deep dish pizza and ixe cream i am worried about!

 

[Speedling]

Most likely you were tested for the presence of factor 5 leiden and/or prothrombin f2 alleles associated with stroke, and that genetic testing showed one or more of these alleles associated with predisposition to stroke etc. present in your blood DNA. While it is helpful to know that, don't let anyone freak out - and keep in mind - even if present those mutations are only predisposition factors. In other words, we doctors like to use those tests to explain "hypercoagulative states" and such as that makes us feel smart, but the test results don't actually have a ton of predictive value - and should never be viewed as completely decisive. More as an indication of what the underlying issues may be, and help long term management.

I would be happy to respond in a PM if you have specific questions.

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Yeah i didn't get the terms written down but basically my blood clots too fast. They said it could have clotted anywhere before it camebup to the brain. They told me it isn't necessarily genetic. Even so, my brother who is next oldest and an emt/firefighteris going to get it checked. Doesn't sound lije it will be much expense for the check so better safe than sorry and obviously gives more info on my case too!

 

[AZDANSX230HO]

Yeah i didn't get the terms written down but basically my blood clots too fast. They said it could have clotted anywhere before it camebup to the brain. They told me it isn't necessarily genetic. Even so, my brother who is next oldest and an emt/firefighteris going to get it checked. Doesn't sound lije it will be much expense for the check so better safe than sorry and obviously gives more info on my case too!

Ask them if it is related to a high hemoglobin/hematocrit levels, if so you may have what I have either genetic polycythemia or secondary polycythemia which is what I have. My initial blood tests showed my hemoglobin clear up to 23 (normal is 13 to 18) and hematocrit was clear up to 57 I believe. After testing the numerous things that can cause this it turned out I have bad sleep apnea, I am a tall skinny guy not overweight at all, so I have been on a CPAP Machine at night for several years now and for the most part my blood stays normal, 3 to 4 times a year my levels will rise slightly above the safe zone and they take a unit of blood out of me to thin it back down.

Hope they figure out the cause and you recover quickly, this stuff can be a bit scary and anxiety comes with it for sure.

 

[Bruce]

It's the deep dish pizza and ixe cream i am worried about!

She was posting about deep dish on Facebook so she may be willing to take that risk.

 

[MrMoose]

@Speedling, just another reason to go to Bimini and drink rum. Lower stress, and reduced risk of blood clots.

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20000426/moderate-alcohol-prevent-blood-clots#1

 

[Speedling]

@Speedling, just another reason to go to Bimini and drink rum. Lower stress, and reduced risk of blood clots.

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20000426/moderate-alcohol-prevent-blood-clots#1

The last time i drank rum the short term effects were fun at night i certainly didn't relieve stress!

 

[Zarrella]

Hope you are getting well. Take your time ...it will work out.

 

[Bennie]

It's the deep dish pizza and ixe cream i am worried about!

Great.... now I'm hungry. Guess ill have to call Gino's East and get a full pizza overnighted to the beach!

 

[MrMoose]

The last time i drank rum the short term effects were fun at night i certainly didn't relieve stress!

@Speedling , you missed a word in the title ... "Moderate"

 

[swatski]

@Speedling , you missed a word in the title ... "Moderate"

LMAO.
Yes, @Speedling, this group will teach you all about "moderation" - hitting the rum in the Bimini Sands' Infinity Pool. You will be in good hands.

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[Bruce]

LMAO.
Yes, @Speedling, this group will teach you all about "moderation" - hitting the rum in the Bimini Sands' Infinity Pool. You will be in good hands.

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Does that mean that I should stop bringing a new bottle to the pool every time I go?

 

[MrMoose]

Does that mean that I should stop bringing a new bottle to the pool every time I go?

Nope. ...