Third time's not a charm.. Strokes can happen anytime
By zeroflashx2
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
Philippines
October 6, 2008 8:41am CST
Hi guys. Well, last week as a pretty sad week for me. I had my third stroke last Tuesday (Sept 30) and I was confined until Saturday afternoon. Well, I had a bit more of what I usually ate as it was salary day. I was enjoying that day, relaxing in front of the television and getting ready for work an hour ahead of time. Then, it happened again. My face got numb and I can't feel my fingers that much when I pinched my left cheek. Then my arms got very weak and I feel dizzy. 
I was rushed again and was diagnosed for another TIA (Transcient Ischemic Attack - mild stroke) and was monitored for 2 days in the stroke unit. I am stunned. It was my mistake though and just that one day, one bad choice of eating extra when I got hit again. I'm only 28 and I already had 3 mild strokes. I feel lucky but extremely worried. A bit of an irony there but I only had mild strokes but I need to make changes, immediately.
Well, I'm at the bottom part of my life now. My medicine costs have almost tripled and I wasn't able to return to work (thus, no salary next time) but I still thank God that I still have a chance. Very few people have this chance. I didn't promise anything. I'll just do it. I may have lost a few years of my life but I can still take care of myself for me, my family and friends. God bless and take care everyone.
I was rushed again and was diagnosed for another TIA (Transcient Ischemic Attack - mild stroke) and was monitored for 2 days in the stroke unit. I am stunned. It was my mistake though and just that one day, one bad choice of eating extra when I got hit again. I'm only 28 and I already had 3 mild strokes. I feel lucky but extremely worried. A bit of an irony there but I only had mild strokes but I need to make changes, immediately.
Well, I'm at the bottom part of my life now. My medicine costs have almost tripled and I wasn't able to return to work (thus, no salary next time) but I still thank God that I still have a chance. Very few people have this chance. I didn't promise anything. I'll just do it. I may have lost a few years of my life but I can still take care of myself for me, my family and friends. God bless and take care everyone.3 people like this
5 responses
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
8 Nov 08
Hey you ,
I am sorry I did not read this sooner How are you now ?
You are too young to go through all this.I am sorry you go through all the worry . At the same time you are very lucky and blessed that it was not a more severe one . I dont know why this happens to you , but please do all the doc say to do and keep trying to take care of yourself .
Be strong and I know one day this will be all behind you . years , and years will go on and your health will be much better .
Take care
How are you now ?
You are too young to go through all this.I am sorry you go through all the worry . At the same time you are very lucky and blessed that it was not a more severe one . I dont know why this happens to you , but please do all the doc say to do and keep trying to take care of yourself .
Be strong and I know one day this will be all behind you . years , and years will go on and your health will be much better .
Take care @zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
16 Dec 08
Hi Laura! Thank you. I've been in very bad situations lately (physical, emotional, and mental) and I'm still trying to settle things before Christmas. I am doing better in terms of my health. I've maintained my weight and my blood pressure doesn't go high as frequent as before. Thank you so much Laura. I am so grateful that at least I can still recover and I have a chance to correct what I've done wrong to myself. Thanks again and take care my dear friend. 
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@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
27 Feb 09
It will be okay. I hope things in all ways are so much better for you ;)
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
6 Oct 08
Good luck to you. I hope changing things makes a big difference. I wish you the best.
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
Hey rob! Been a while. How are you doing? Well, yeah, even a small change would mean a big difference in my situation. No more fast food, no more chips. I did reduce my intake of those foods be a very big margin but I didn't know I'd have to take it further until it was too late. Thank you and take care my friend.
Well, yeah, even a small change would mean a big difference in my situation. No more fast food, no more chips. I did reduce my intake of those foods be a very big margin but I didn't know I'd have to take it further until it was too late. Thank you and take care my friend.@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
7 Oct 08
Hi! I am doing well. I haven't been on here too much, been taking care of my son. He had surgery. Everything back to normal here. Hopefully the changes you are making will make a huge difference.
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
What a terrible thing to happen to anyone, 3 strokes and only 28? I have never had a stroke and I do not plan on having one. I had a cousin who had 11 strokes and he was still fighting even though partially paralyzed.
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
I wish your cousin would have all the strength and faith to battle stroke. It's a real blow to me to have 3 attacks already. I just don't want this to happen to anyone else. Let's take care of our health better.
@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
• United States
8 Oct 08
i wish you hadnt had to go through any of that but at least you have the correct mindset which will help you out a lot.. dont be afraid to ask for help and information here or anyone in real life.. the more knowledge the better and i hope that they can figure out something to help you and if you need to talk to some one im here.. im 27 and a medical mystery too lol@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
8 Oct 08
Thank you moon. Yeah, It's really tough to go through with it for the 3rd time. I still have to make some modifications to suit my condition. I'm just happy that I have my family and my friends with me all through out. Thank you and take care.
Yeah, It's really tough to go through with it for the 3rd time. I still have to make some modifications to suit my condition. I'm just happy that I have my family and my friends with me all through out. Thank you and take care. @zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
Thank you jackie. That's another good point as well. I did miss 4 months of medicine after I had my 2nd stroke last year. I was out of work back then and I had no source of income. Life is hard but I'm slowly getting back up. I'll always keep that in mind as well. Take care.
