Mini Stroke serious?

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Whatsthenews

A TIA by definition is transient- ie there are no residual effects and most of the time symptoms resolve in 20 minutes. If there is a residual weakness in the leg like the OP is describing then this is a stroke- albeit maybe a small one.

However- a clear MRI scan and this
I roll over in bed and I feel my leg get weak and spasm, my arm and hand spasm and my face pushes up and I slur. this last for 2 minutes. I am stuck in bed or a chair.

as the OP is describing it doesn't sound like the weakness and slurred speech are there all the time.

I strongly urge the OP to get to see a cardiologist and am a little worried that they have started a blood thinner without a real diagnosis. I wonder who is managing the blood thinning therapy?

Seeing the OP posted 6 months ago, I am sure he/she has seen a doctor by now. I also doubt they started a blood thinner without someone motoring it. I also notice he/she hasn't posted period, anywhere, anything since right after this post.

[Manicme]

Originally Posted by SouthernBelleInUtah

I have cervical spurs that cut the circulation in my arms if I raise my hands above waist level. My arms feel "heavy" as they go dead. It may not be what you have as it only happens when I raise my arms.

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