Pfo - Stroke Message Board

LISA26 · 08-31-2004, 12:11 PM

Anybody Out There That Knows They Have A Pfo? I Am 26 And I Have One... I Am Just Wanting To Talk To Someone Else About This Issue. Please Write Back...i Have Done Alot Of Research On This Topic And Would Just Like To Chat....i Also Have Asa...(atrial Septal Aneurysm)...the Pfo And Aneurysm Kind Of Go Together In Alot Of Cases. Thanks

aussie-angel · 09-17-2004, 08:38 AM

Hi Lisa. I had a mini stroke back in April (has permanently affected my right side) and after a TOE, they found a PFO. I am on blood thinners and Zocor for cholesterol and finally got a referral to a Cardio today. I have been seeing a Neuro who said because my symptoms are neurological, there was no need to see a Cardiologist. After much nagging from friends and family, I finally requested to see a Cardio. We'll see what he has to say. Oh I am 39 and do not want to be on thinners for the rest of my life! Regards, Jayne (in Sydney).

AugustPt1 · 09-21-2004, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by aussie-angel

Hi Lisa. I had a mini stroke back in April (has permanently affected my right side) and after a TOE, they found a PFO. I am on blood thinners and Zocor for cholesterol and finally got a referral to a Cardio today. I have been seeing a Neuro who said because my symptoms are neurological, there was no need to see a Cardiologist. After much nagging from friends and family, I finally requested to see a Cardio. We'll see what he has to say. Oh I am 39 and do not want to be on thinners for the rest of my life! Regards, Jayne (in Sydney).

Did you have a TIA or a full on stroke, because I thought I read somewhere that you couldn't have permanent affects as a result of a TIA. I could be wrong however.

aussie-angel · 09-23-2004, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AugustPt1

Did you have a TIA or a full on stroke, because I thought I read somewhere that you couldn't have permanent affects as a result of a TIA. I could be wrong however.

What I had was referred to by my Neurologist as a RIND.... more severe than a TIA but not a full-blown stroke. Can't for the life of me remember what it stood for.... something something neurological damage. My MRI showed 2 areas of a bleed and I was left with weakness down my right side. I remember vividly when it happened as my right side went numb and I was unable to talk properly.
I recently had my eyes checked at the Optometrist and even my right pupil doesn't dilate the same as the left.

Hope this answers your question!

missmitay · 09-25-2004, 01:46 PM

Hi Y'all! I just wanted to let you know that you shouldn't worry too much. There is a plan for everyone. I had a stroke 5 years ago this Thanksgiving, and it wasn't an easy thing to deal with. I have to take blood thinners every morning, and when I'm tired, my brain takes little naps. I lost all of the feeling on my left side, but slowly it came back. It's something that I laugh at now. But back then It was a little difficult to deal with. I was only 21 when it happened. Ahhh! The Birth Control Pill!! What a difference that made. Now I have no time of the month at all. If anyone needs any infromation let me know, and i will talk to my Neurologist. (Just so happens I work in his office now!)