Aibu to worry if my dad has had a stroke?

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user0786 · 11/04/2023 18:54

Currently on holiday and got a call from my sister saying she thinks my dad is having a stroke.

She's saying he seems confused. She's called for an ambulance. They said it's best for him to get checked out due to the confusion and history (heart patient, diabetic etc).

Could he have had a stroke? No slurred speech. His face hasn't fallen to one side and he has an issue with one of his arms so cannot really judge based on that.

He's type 2 diabetic and has only had one meal today ...

I'm worried sick and being in another country isn't helping.

What were the signs when your loved one had a stroke?

Thanks in advance.

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workoutlife · 10/07/2024 22:30

echt · 11/04/2023 23:02

My brother had a stroke and took himself down to A&E where they said it wasn't and sent him away, presumably because he had no symptoms, though he had had them. He went back the next day, was very insistent and got a scan. It was a stroke, TIA in his case.

This was years ago and he's fine. Completely symptom free.

All strokes are different and you dad will be given advice on future health and any rehab he might need.

I hope all goes well, OP.

@echt - Hi, I know it is an oldish post, but my mum had a suspected TIA - she was confused and lost her memory for 24 hours. Can you please share what have your doctor found on your brother's scan?
My mum's doctor did CAT and MRI scan but reluctant to confirm the TIA diagnosis even it was quite obvious to me, and it was suggested by another doctor. I am keen to get the right diagnose for her as the risk of having a full-blown stroke is high if it is indeed a TIA. Thank you so much.

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