miffed and walking

..... · 8th May 2014, 13:14

Had a TIA (mini stroke) at the weekend that left me in hospital for 2 days.
I don't fit any of the criteria for it (don't smoke,don't drink not overweight, quite fit and at 49 not in the normal age category for being at risk)

I work for myself and as a result of having a TIA I'm not allowed to drive for a month so I'm not working for a month and have to see the doctor for an all clear to drive once the month is up.
If I have another TIA in this month the wait before I'm allowed to drive is 3 months from that attack. Also I would then have to inform the DVLA. Got to inform my insurers anyway so my premiums are going to go up.

I seem ok now, but I'm now paranoid about having another turn.
Trouble is every time I get any type of twinge now I am constantly thinking the worst.

Scaramanga · 8th May 2014, 13:30

Sorry to hear about that - an unnerving experience no doubt. Have the medics put you on any preventative medication?

Doghouse · 8th May 2014, 13:35

Fingers crossed it was a one off.....

Dorset Bob · 8th May 2014, 13:36

Very sorry to hear this Gary.
At least it wasn't a big one, and you are now on their radar to keep an eye on you.
I hope it is a one-off and you will be back behind that steering wheel soon.

..... · 8th May 2014, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leeharvey612

Sorry to hear about that - an unnerving experience no doubt. Have the medics put you on any preventative medication?

yes lots of pills.

davepitch · 8th May 2014, 14:09

Make a speedy recovery and take time to relax. Last year I kept loosing the sight in one eye the opticians didnt seem concerned. GP was on the ball and I got an appointment with specialist the main artery in neck was blocked causing TIAs needed surgery to rectify. I found it hard not driving but enjoyed it more when I was back on road. Take care Dave

lovema75 · 8th May 2014, 14:17

Sorry to hear that, hope you make a speedy recovery.

zephyr · 8th May 2014, 14:26

sorry to hear that. have you ever had a head injury in the past ?

James.uk · 8th May 2014, 15:00

Relax, take it easy, worry doesn't help. Once the warfarin kicks in you should be fine.....

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andy1968 · 8th May 2014, 15:10

Sorry to hear that, try and relax and find something to take your mind off focusing on every twinge your body makes, easier said than done

8th May 2014, 13:14	#1
..... Loves to post Black ROVER 75 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 339 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	miffed and walking Had a TIA (mini stroke) at the weekend that left me in hospital for 2 days. I don't fit any of the criteria for it (don't smoke,don't drink not overweight, quite fit and at 49 not in the normal age category for being at risk) I work for myself and as a result of having a TIA I'm not allowed to drive for a month so I'm not working for a month and have to see the doctor for an all clear to drive once the month is up. If I have another TIA in this month the wait before I'm allowed to drive is 3 months from that attack. Also I would then have to inform the DVLA. Got to inform my insurers anyway so my premiums are going to go up. I seem ok now, but I'm now paranoid about having another turn. Trouble is every time I get any type of twinge now I am constantly thinking the worst.

8th May 2014, 13:30	#2
Scaramanga I really should get out more....... Firefrost 75 CDTi Conn SE manual Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2,319 Thanks: 1,409 Thanked 695 Times in 500 Posts	Sorry to hear about that - an unnerving experience no doubt. Have the medics put you on any preventative medication? __________________ My current 75 is my 4th... 1. Starlight Silver 1.8 manual Saloon- RIP - HGF before I joined this forum 2. White Gold CDTi manual Saloon - RIP - Car accident 3. Midnight Blue 2.5 V6 auto Saloon- 'The 5th Gear Car' - Now owned by another forum member 4. Firefrost CDTi manual Tourer Lee [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

8th May 2014, 13:36	#4
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	Very sorry to hear this Gary. At least it wasn't a big one, and you are now on their radar to keep an eye on you. I hope it is a one-off and you will be back behind that steering wheel soon. __________________ Let the good times roll............

8th May 2014, 15:10	#10
andy1968 Loves to post MG ZT+ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 378 Thanks: 21 Thanked 32 Times in 31 Posts	Sorry to hear that, try and relax and find something to take your mind off focusing on every twinge your body makes, easier said than done __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

8th May 2014, 13:35	#3
Doghouse Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nottm/Derby Area Posts: 366 Thanks: 103 Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts	Fingers crossed it was a one off.....

8th May 2014, 14:09	#6
davepitch Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Telford Posts: 113 Thanks: 61 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Make a speedy recovery and take time to relax. Last year I kept loosing the sight in one eye the opticians didnt seem concerned. GP was on the ball and I got an appointment with specialist the main artery in neck was blocked causing TIAs needed surgery to rectify. I found it hard not driving but enjoyed it more when I was back on road. Take care Dave

8th May 2014, 14:17	#7
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	Sorry to hear that, hope you make a speedy recovery.

8th May 2014, 14:26	#8
zephyr Avid contributor mg 180+ sport auto chagall blue. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hayes middlesex Posts: 101 Thanks: 26 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	sorry to hear that. have you ever had a head injury in the past ?

8th May 2014, 15:00	#9
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Relax, take it easy, worry doesn't help. Once the warfarin kicks in you should be fine..... ...