Date: 6/7/2003 10:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 28767
Awww Good Luck with her. I hope she gets better. Blessed Be. Peace Out..  |
Date: 6/7/2003 10:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 52489
Talk to a doctor you trust and ask them to diagnose the problem, then scan the diagnosis and send it to your sister. If she takes you seriously, she will be able to convince her husband to get her the treatment she needs. This is important not only for her benefit, but also for her child!  |
Date: 6/7/2003 10:42:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15228
I went to the National Stroke association web site and she has all but One symptom of a pre-stroke (forget what it is actually called), it said no matter what go directly to the ER even if it stops!! I've talked to her, my mother has talked to her and her husband. I think they just want to go with the migraine theory because it is easier to deal with... on migraine web sites I've never found any symptoms similar to what she is experiencing. The neuro did comment that some pregnant woman have symptoms that "mimic" a stroke..I don't know what that means. I've never heard of that. Why would he diagnose a migraine if she is having "fake" stroke symptoms?? My other sister has already talked to a different doc, he said it sounds like small strokes to him also.  |
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Date: 6/7/2003 10:45:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15228
Found it..It's called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or "mini-stroke" A TIA can cause many of the same symptoms as a stroke, but TIA symptoms are transient and last for a few minutes to a few days and can go into a major stroke. |
Date: 6/7/2003 10:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 15675
aww I will pray for her   |
Date: 6/8/2003 7:41:00 AM
From Authorid: 35720
I will definently be praying for her!  |
Date: 6/8/2003 9:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 53900
I will pray for her...there is a condition that mimics a stroke in regnant women but I cannot for the life of me remember what it is called. My neighbor had it when she was pregnant it does not just happen to pregnant women though but it does happen alot to pregnant women. Also did teh doc check your sister's blood pressure? It seems like that could cause some of the symptoms and if her blood pressure is up she could have pre-eclampsia  |
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Date: 6/8/2003 9:03:00 AM
From Authorid: 53900
That should be pregnant women...sorry |
Date: 6/8/2003 9:06:00 AM
From Authorid: 53900
The symptoms of preeclampsia may include: agitation and confusion · changes in mental status · decreased urine output · headaches · nausea and vomiting · pain in the right upper part of the abdomen · shortness of breath · sudden weight gain over 1 to 2 days · swelling of the face or hands · visual impairment · weight gain of more than 2 pounds per week those are the symptoms of preeclamsia here is an article that gives more details http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/2011.html
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Date: 6/8/2003 9:17:00 AM
From Authorid: 53900
Please let yur sister know that she needs to stay on top of this...her babies health could be in danger I had pre-eclampsia with all three of my kids and I had a premature baby the third time around cause my blood pressure shot up over night and it was dangerously high. It is not only dangerour for your sister but for her unborn baby as well. I feel really bad for her and will defenitely pray for her. |
Date: 6/8/2003 11:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 28946
Kelly, I'll keep your sister in my prayers and I do hope that the doctors will do something more for her and do more thorough tests. Can you suggest that she try to keep her feet elevated as much as possible and maybe that might help a little.  |
Date: 6/11/2003 10:19:00 PM
From Authorid: 55841
Kelli, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. I do hope all works out well, and that she will have a safe and easy delivery. I'll keep her and her child in my thoughts and prayers.  |
Date: 6/16/2003 8:07:00 AM
From Authorid: 17275
I will keep your sis in my prayers, I hope she gets back into the doctor to find out what is going on!!!  |
Date: 6/24/2003 5:10:00 PM
From Authorid: 48250
Your Sister will be In My Thoughts & Prayers.. God Bless....T/C *Kentucky Bluebird*  |
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Date: 6/24/2003 5:16:00 PM
From Authorid: 48250
Author 15228.., My Dad had Transient Ischemic Attacks, ( T.I.A.'S ),These DO Lead to a Stroke..My father had a Cerebral Hemmorhage..He Didn't survive.. This is Obviously Very Dangerous.. Your Sister Needs To go to a hospital as Soon as Possible.. She will be in my thoughts & prayers./. God Bless..T/C *Kentucky Bluebird* |
