Yes, I know alot about vioxx. I, too had a Ischemic stroke (bleeding one)after taking vioxx for a period of 12 days. I started taking vioxx on September 13th,2002 after a on the job injury. It was prescribed by a company doctor. On the weekend before this stroke, I had severe leg swelling and didn't think much of it. This side effect wasn't listed on the papers the pharmachist gave me. On September 23rs, I collapsed while at work, someone found me laying on the floor, called EMS and was taken to the hospital, where I stayed for a whole week. I had very low blood pressure, severe dizziness, vertigo (room spin) and now I have a bleeding blood vessel in my brain. I lost my job, can't work and have lost all medical coverage because of losing my job (company insurance). I have work restrictions now, can't lift over 50 lbs, cant drive (had a seizure), no climbing and have lost of balance. Right now, I am in the process of fighting Workers comp. for benefits. My problem is the doctors that treated me in the er room, after doing the Cat scan, MRI, and the dye test, say I have a congential birth defect, an artervenous malformation that CAUSED my bleeding. I have no history of seizures or any past medical problems. My problems started with VIOXX. Please e-mail me anytime, thunder111111@excite.com if you want to talk about this topic.