Originally Posted by sunnysouth

I know how you feel. I had no warning of a stroke, only a slight headache. I have no high blood pressure, I do not smoke. I have had tests from everything from carotid artery, to PAD and calcium scoring. I have mild PAD
and the doctor thinks that caused the stroke. I, too, am frightened, especially
at night since I live alone. I don't sleep well, sometimes no at all for fear that
I will have a stroke that will disable me. My mother had one in 1980 at 63 and her dad had several at 65. My neurologist gives me little information at this time. Seems like a waste of my time to see him. I'm trying memorization, puzzles and anything that will relieve stress. Sure hope you can get some help.