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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 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.
It's the deep dish pizza and ixe cream i am worried about!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
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.
She was posting about deep dish on Facebook so she may be willing to take that risk.
The last time i drank rum the short term effects were fun at night i certainly didn't relieve stress!
Great.... now I'm hungry. Guess ill have to call Gino's East and get a full pizza overnighted to the beach!
LMAO.@Speedling , you missed a word in the title ... "Moderate"
Does that mean that I should stop bringing a new bottle to the pool every time I go?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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Nope. ...