after effects of a TIA

[jjjtll]

A week ago I had a Tia. I was unable to speak and could not move my left arm or leg. This went on for about an hour and 15 mins. After a night in the hospital, and an Mri and other scans. I was released. I was told I should have no side effects. But  now I have bad head aches on my left temple and I get a stabbing pain on my temple and neck, that last that last just several seconds.
    Also my speach has been effected slightly. Often I will be talking and a word will pop in a sentence where it doesnt belong, and I forget just what I want to say.
   Could you tell me how long these symptons last?
     Thank you
        jjjtll

[Rachjbl]

My husband had a left hemisphere stroke 3 months ago and is suffering with speech difficulties including aphasia. The worst problem is that whenever he speaks loads of words rush into his head and it takes all his energy to just use the ones he needs. Speech therapist has not come across this problem before ... Anyone out there experienced it or know anything about it, he says it is driving him mad!!

[clarepare]

My grandmother is experiencing this at the moment after a TIA. Dr also says they have not heard of this happening. So frustrating for my grandmother

[rockinreel]

I'm not sure if most of you are having TIA's if your MRI's are coming back normal.  I have TIA symptoms every month for the last 2.5 years.  First one was way worse, 3 days in the hospital.  Afterwards, they last from 5 - 10 minutes.  I have three lesions on my brain (seen on all three MRI's).  Had every test possible.  Been to Mayo Clinic (They Assigned a team of doctors to your case).  Result, They don't know.  Possible vasculitis.

I have left side numbness attacks in left arm and leg as if you hit your funny bone.  Lose control of each.  Wait five minutes and I'm fine.  I hiked a very rigorous trail recently (rated 10 of 10 on difficulty) and had two TIA like episodes during the hike.  Point is, TIA symptoms aren't always TIA's.

I'm beginning to believe high intensity exercise of maybe heat exhaustion (I'm 48) caused all of this.   The only self diagnosis I have is sometimes straining, stress, dehydration with heat seems to trigger these episodes (which seem like only left side arm and leg five minute seizures).  Who knows what the future holds?

[BReyna]

Have you had a checkup for MS?

[BigHeadcase]

Thank you for this site!  I have had TIAs for years when having migraines but this last one was worse!  Went to the doc today and he said I may have a blocked carotid artery.  They are ordering an MRI for this coming week.  Still have a bruised head from that migraine, where the pain was!  Never had this before!  Has anyone else?  I feel like someone punched me in the head!

[bmaina]

I suffered a TIA last year however I am experiencing residual effects like swelling in my hands and leg and foot on the stroke side. All other symptoms have disappeared while the swelling seems to be worse, Is this normal? I'm not a heart patient. I have very controlled high blood pressure. Not sure what to make of this.

[benjimitzi]

hi i myself have had a stroke 30 years ago.then last night i felt great and my wife asked me a question and i found i could not speak and my left arm got weak.doctors told me 30 years ago that i would get mini strokes.

[Danijase]

I am 52 yrs old and was in good health.  Last weekend beginning Friday evening I could not stay awake.  If I tried walking around I was uncoordinated and had a slight slur with speech.  If I sat down, I would fall asleep within minutes.  Finally on Sunday my mother convinced me to go to Urgent care center and they ran cat scan and blood work. It appears I've had a mild stroke.  I am supposed to get MRI done in a few days and see a Neurologist.  I now feel fine.  No problem with speech or movement.  My family is forcing me to lie around most of the day until we get more info.  I feel like I can do things I normally do (light cleaning, taking my daughter to school, working on my computer etc..)  Has anyone else recovered this quickly?  I am really hoping the Neurologist has some other diagnosis because I haven't experienced any other symptoms (paralysis, headaches etc..)   Thanks for any comments!