Stroke at 36 – Nic of Time

VCU Neurology – 10/24/2023

Today is the day I finally get to see the Neurologist with VCU. One thing about VCU that is always fantastic, is you typically don’t have to wait long to be seen. They are very punctual, and this is so appreciated. The nurse brought me back and took my vitals and let me know that the NeurologistContinue reading “VCU Neurology – 10/24/2023”

14 Day Event Monitor – 8/10/2023

I went to the Cardiologist to begin my 14 day event monitor. The original monitor that my Cardiologist wanted me to wear that did 24/7 monitoring and would alert both myself and my doctor with any cardiac issues that arise, was of course not approved by my insurance. Thanks Anthem! Anthem through the State ofContinue reading “14 Day Event Monitor – 8/10/2023”

Hypercoagulable Workup (Hematology Lab work)

I saw Dr. DeRidder with Riverside Hematology/Oncology 7/19/2023. During the appointment, I had 12 vials of blood drawn to check for multiple Hypercoagulable conditions. Per Dr. DeRidder, if the testing comes back showing that I have an underlying hypercoagulable state, then it would be discussed to add Eliquis to my medications in an effort toContinue reading “Hypercoagulable Workup (Hematology Lab work)”

TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography) – 8/3/2023

Today is the day! My 2nd attempt at having the TEE procedure done. I received a call the night before to confirm the appointment and to inform me that my appointment time changed. I needed to arrive at 11:00 am vs 10:30 am (2 hours before the procedure). I did call first thing in theContinue reading “TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography) – 8/3/2023”

Just in the “Nic of Time” I’m 36 years old and I had an Aborted Stroke – This is my story

Friday 6/9/2023, the day that changed my life! I worked from home Friday and felt a little off all day. Had symptoms of a sinus infection and took Tylenol Sinus hoping the symptoms would subside. Around 7 pm, I couldn’t feel my right foot. Then it traveled all the way up to my face. IContinue reading “Just in the “Nic of Time” I’m 36 years old and I had an Aborted Stroke – This is my story”