Left side of body went numb

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[Post New]04/15/2013 17:06
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Was the numbness in the same location as the first time?


OP Here: Yes it was. It was on the left side of my stomach except this time, it spread to the lower middle of my stomach too.
[Post New]04/15/2013 17:07
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:OP, are they going to schedule you for an MRI?


OP Here: Yes. I am going in on Wednesday to get blood drawn and was told that I would be sent for an MRI and X-Ray.
[Post New]04/15/2013 17:25
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Anonymous
Good luck and hugs OP. Please keep us posted.
[Post New]04/15/2013 18:56
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Anonymous
I had this happen in my early 20's. Turned out to be transient ischemic attacks due to a heart defect. I had surgery to fix my heart and haven't had a problem since.
[Post New]04/15/2013 19:21
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, are they going to schedule you for an MRI?


OP Here: Yes. I am going in on Wednesday to get blood drawn and was told that I would be sent for an MRI and X-Ray.


MRI of what? Head? Good luck (((hug)))
[Post New]04/15/2013 19:26
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I had this happen in my early 20's. Turned out to be transient ischemic attacks due to a heart defect. I had surgery to fix my heart and haven't had a problem since.


OP Here: I was born with a heart murmur that as of 2006, was partially closed up so I know that is something that they want to check out too.
[Post New]04/15/2013 19:36
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Anonymous
Just want to say good for you for going and getting checked out, OP. These things are scary, and I hope you get reassuring news. All the best to you.
[Post New]04/15/2013 20:23
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:First symptom I experienced was a tingling sensation on my left side, which I noticed in the am, while showering. By the next day, I had suffered a stroke while driving on 395. My sincere, honest advice is check it out, don't delay. Even a so-called mini-stroke could be a problem. I still have limited feeling on my entire left side. My life has not been fun for the past year or so.


How old were you and what was your general state of health when this happened?
[Post New]04/15/2013 20:29
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Anonymous
Thinking of you, OP. Please keep us posted.
[Post New]04/15/2013 20:33
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Anonymous
Please update after your visit! Good luck--I hope it's nothing serious!
[Post New]04/15/2013 20:34
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Anonymous
Btw my first thought was something affecting the nerves around the spine. The elevated blood pressure and dizziness could have bean fear and anxiety - it was a very scary siruation. Hope whatever it is resolves quickly!!
[Post New]04/15/2013 22:09
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I had this happen in my early 20's. Turned out to be transient ischemic attacks due to a heart defect. I had surgery to fix my heart and haven't had a problem since.


OP Here: I was born with a heart murmur that as of 2006, was partially closed up so I know that is something that they want to check out too.


I had a PFO. I got into distance running in college after being a dancer my whole life. The extended strain on my heart forced too much blood through the atria so my brain would go without near enough oxygen. I got migraines for the first few months before I had my first TIA. They assumed because of the migraines that it was purely neurological until they went through my siblings histories. Surgery was easy, but I am now deaf on my left side.
[Post New]04/17/2013 16:11
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Anonymous
Thinking of you OP....
[Post New]04/17/2013 21:01
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Thinking of you OP....


Me too. Hope all is ok.
[Post New]04/17/2013 21:04
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thinking of you OP....


Me too. Hope all is ok.


Me three.
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