UPDATE Put aside the religious/gender wars for a few minutes and hear me out.

[cherokeeprogressive]

Last edited Wed Jul 2, 2014, 03:36 PM - Edit history (1)

Micro stroke. Supposedly no lingering effects. Pops called me this morning but I didn't have time to post until now. Of course, true to form for a 78 y/o man who just had his world rocked, he said "She's going to be OK, it was a magnum stroke." I asked if he meant micro and he said "Of course." Well I pulled over and had a good cry. Day's been brighter ever since. Thanks for being there DU. Be back later.

My Parents have been visiting me here in So. Cal. since yesterday. My Pop's in his late seventies, my Mom in her early seventies. We were on our way out to dinner at about six when my Mom says "My face feels numb on the right side." I told her it was probably the altitude (7,000 feet) and the fact she hadn't used her oxygen machine all day probably had something to do with it. Halfway down the stairs to the driveway she said she needed to sit down because her leg and arm felt numb as well. I asked if she wanted me to call 911.

Long story short, just this minute, from my house, I watched the helicopter carrying her fly over the mountain on its way down to Loma Linda Medical Center from here in Big Bear. She's having a stroke. My Wife left about twenty minutes ago with my Dad to take him down. My boss told me on the phone he couldn't spare me tomorrow so I'm here on the mountain watching the red light on the tail of the helicopter fade in the direction of Mt. San Gorgonio. When I kissed her goodbye her face wasn't droopy, she could move all her extremities, and she wasn't slurring her words. The Doctor told me once she was in the air she'd be on the roof at Loma Linda in short order, and that the present situation, and the fact she spoke up the moment she felt the numbness were all very good things. My Sister will be waiting for her when she lands. Got my fingers crossed.

Do me a favor. Pray if you pray. Don't pray if you don't. Just close your eyes for a moment and send a good thought out for Virginia. She'll appreciate it. So will my Dad, Jim. And of course, so will I.

That's all. Do that for me, then go back to the wars. I won't be joining; I have more pressing things at the moment. Right now, I'm gonna go out on the back porch with a glass of wine and a smoke and look at the stars for a few. And hope.

Love you all.

[Solly Mack]

1. You're both in my thoughts.

[Scarsdale]

120. Yes to that

The fact that she spoke up early is a good sign. Maybe not much damage was done. Thinking of you all and hoping the next news is all good.

[RedStateLib]

121. Don't usually post here...

But your story touched me. Prayers for your mom, your dad, yourself. Hope she is well soon.

[steve2470]

2. best wishes and prayers to you and your mom ! nt

[BootinUp]

3. You got it.

[winter is coming]

4. Prayers for you and your family.

Something like this happened to my dad on Christmas Day many years ago. It was a TIA (transient ischemic attack), not a full-blown stroke. He had some blockages in his arteries that got taken care of and made a full recovery.

[hue]

113. Yes since cherokeeprogressive's Mother regained movement so fast it looks like a TIA

While the Patient regains function quickly with "mini-strokes" TIAs are warning symptoms that another, more permanent "stroke" or brain attack may occur. Hopefully the hospital will do appropriate tests and open the arteries that feed Her brain; usually the carotid arteries or another cerebral artery. She may be given TPA (alteplase) if She fits the criteria. But the hospital will prob do a good job of assessing exactly what is wrong & act appropriately.

[William769]

5. I will keep her in my prayers and God speed on her getting well.

[octoberlib]

6. Sending good vibes to Virginia and all the rest of your family!

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

7. Done. And will keep doing.

Best wishes for your mom and your family.

[dgibby]

8. So glad she got medical attention so fast.

That's the best case scenario in stroke victims (I'm a retired RN). Sending positive vibes and hugs to all. Please keep us posted.

[TDale313]

9. My thoughts are with you and your family.

I hope your mother recovers soon.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear cherokeeprogressive...

Major vibes heading out to your Mom across the basin from all of you...I hope all turns out really well.

Good for her, speaking up right away!

Take care of yourself.......

[Hassin Bin Sober]

11. I'm no doctor but I've had a few loved ones have strokes.

They can fix her up pretty quick. I know it's scary but it sounds relatively... don't want to say minor... but not a major stroke.

She should be fine.

My dad passed in '08 and my mom in '01. I miss them very very much. But I don't miss worrying about them or dreading calls in the middle of the night. It's really tough. All you can do is tell them you love them every chance you get.

[williesgirl]

12. Good vibes and prayers for your Mom and family.

[hrmjustin]

13. Prayers ascending!

[Lifelong Protester]

14. Sending good vibes your way

And to your mom, and glad she was visiting you when this happened, and not alone.

[Skittles]

15. hoping the best for Mama cherokeeprogressive

please keep us posted; someone is always here for you

[suffragette]

16. Thoughts are with you and your loved ones

[Uncle Joe]

17. Strength and healing to your mom.

Thanks for sharing and peace to you, cherokeeprogressive.

[G_j]

18. loving thoughts to you Virginia

and to your family.

[lovemydog]

19. Praying for Virginia

Thank goodness for good mothers. Best to you & family cp.

[Jenoch]

20. This is going to sound wierd,

and I won't presume that what happened to my aunt is in any way similar to what your mother is going through, but my aunt was in assisted living with a terminal illness. She had a stroke at age 82. I thought that was it. I visited her three weeks later and she was more alert and eating better than she was before the stroke. I've never seen anything like it.

I will pray for your mom (dad too) and I hope she will not have any disabilities from this incident. It does sound like it was caught quite early.

[kentauros]

21. Sending the Light of Love to Virginia,

to you, and to your boss so he can spare you after all

[ancianita]

22. We're with you. Stay strong.

[ohheckyeah]

23. I'll send up some prayers for your mom, you, and

all of your family.

Try not to think the worst - I know it's hard but it sounds like it was caught quickly and that's a good thing.

[Chaco Dundee]

24. to virginia, jim, and family

All the best to you all from louisiana.

[sheshe2]

25. Healing thoughts for you and your mom.

[shireen]

26. my thoughts are with her, you and your family

Please keep us updated on her condition.

I can't believe your boss made you stay behind. That's pretty mean. This is your mom!

[politicat]

27. You're in my thoughts.

I hope it's minor.

Having kinda up-close, personal observation on this: even if her speech and movement are unimpaired, watch closely for personality and memory changes. Basal ganglia strokes have a strong correlation with post-stroke depression, lack of motivation, damage to executive function and procedural planning and attention deficit. The sooner these get observed, medicated and into therapy, the better the outcome. (You and your father will notice these -- her doctors, even the ones at home, won't because they're more subtle and don't show under "social interaction" rules.)

The good news is that we're getting a lot better with stroke management, and Loma Linda has great neurologists. You'll all get through the next 24 hours. Take deep breaths, know she's in good hands, and you've got many, many people in your corner.

If she has a craft (knitting, embroidery, scrap-booking, whatever), get a project into her hands soon. There's some decent evidence that rewiring muscle memory skills helps rewire everything else.

[CherokeeDem]

28. Sending all the good vibes possible.

Will keep all of you in my thoughts.

[pinto]

29. Take care of you and yours. The doc's initial response sounds heartening.

[smirkymonkey]

30. Sorry. I wish the best for you and your family.

I really hope all will be well for all of you. That is my sincerest wish for you. Please be well.

[TexasTowelie]

31. You've got it.

I'm glad she spoke up and is receiving attention. I was with my mom when she had a similar occurrence so I know how you feel right now. She will be in my thoughts.

[PumpkinAle]

32. For Virginia

love, healing prayers and warm thoughts.

Blessings to you too cherokeeprogressive:

[jtuck004]

33. It's interesting how we are attracted to looking at stars in times of real turmoil and stress,

almost as if that's where we came from and we are trying to comfort ourselves with thoughts of home, down deep where we aren't really aware of what we are thinking about or how.

We will have good thoughts for all of you this evening and going forward. The symptoms sound nearly as good as it gets with this, and the speed with which she is getting treatment sounds terrific, if it is of any comfort. (I've seen a few strokes.)

[ChisolmTrailDem]

34. Sending up healing vibes for your mother and loving support for you, cherokeeprogressive,

your dad, and the rest of your family. Hang in there and stay strong.

I just left the hospital myself. Best friend injured his back at Trampoline Zone tonight and we thought he might have broken his back. He just called and said his back is not broken and he is going to be ok. So, I can concentrate on sending all my healing energy to your mother.

[Blue_In_AK]

35. Best wishes to your mother.

My first thought with your description was "stroke." I'm glad you got her off to the hospital quickly. Hopefully, this will be minor.

[PADemD]

36. You got it.

My Mom had several strokes. It can be scary. It's good that she'll be seen within the first hour.

[Hekate]

37. So done

May Virginia be peaceful
may Virginia be happy
may Virginia be safe
may Virginia awaken to the light of her true nature
may Virginia be free from suffering

May cherokeeprogressive be peaceful
may cherokeeprogressive be happy
may cherokeeprogressive be safe
may cherokeeprogressive awaken to the light of his true nature
may cherokeeprogressive be free from suffering

May all beings be peaceful
may all beings be happy
may all beings be safe
may all beings awaken to the light of her true nature
may all beings be free from suffering

~~ a loving-kindness meditation, the Metta prayer from Buddhist teachings ~~

[Sassysdad]

38. Thoughts and prayers.

[Luminous Animal]

39. So hard to not be there for one of the persons you love most in the world. Best wishes for

all of you. And hugs.

[DirkGently]

40. Hoping with you. Best to Mom. n/t

[greatlaurel]

41. Healing vibes are being sent from Ohio to California.

Best wishes for a quick recovery for your mom. Take care of yourself and keep a close eye on your dad when you can.

Be sure to keep us updated when you can.

[daleanime]

42. ........

[kiva]

43. Thoughts for your mother,

and hope that the porch time brings you a measure of peace.

[Sissyk]

44. Consider it done.

With continued thoughts for you and your family.

[mia]

45. Prayers for Virginia and best wishes for you and your dad.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

46. Sending good vibes

I hope your mother gets well soon.

[Rhiannon12866]

47. Consider it done, my friend!

Sending all I've got to Virginia - and those who love her. Sounds like you recognized all the signs and did exactly the right thing. F.A.S.T., I've memorized that, too. Hang in there and know those of us from all over are thinking of and pulling for your Mom...

[petronius]

48. Thinking very very positive thoughts for all of you...

[pnwmom]

49. Thoughts and prayers for your mom and the rest of your family, CP.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

50. Sending good vibes to you and your mother.

I technically had what was considered a stroke on Thanksgiving of 2011. I had Deep Vein Thrombosis from sitting in a traffic jam from Hell in Dallas on the Tuesday beforehand and went to the ER with uncontrolled diabetes and blood clots in my lungs, called pulmonary thrombosis.

They never would tell me how many clots I had or how big after the CAT scan. They did tell me I had a saddle embolism, which is in the artery behind your heart that splits and sends blood to your lungs. Those things, if big enough, will "make you drop like that (snaps fingers)" quote from one of my doctors.

It is in the interest of the hospital to keep me alive for the next hundred years because it will take me that long to pay them back at the Hospital - 7 days in ICU in Oklahoma City.

Good vibes to your mom.

[rwheeler31]

51. Wishing for expert care and kindness to surround you and all your loved ones.

[dhill926]

52. Done...

Best of luck to you and your family...

[AverageJoe90]

53. Sending some good vibes your way, fellas. nt

[woodsprite]

54. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you and your parents. n/t

[KT2000]

55. Will do!

Best to your Mom and the rest of the family too.

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

56. Calling 911 and getting her to medical care within the "Golden Hour" was the best move you could do.

Best Wishes and Prayers...

[alittlelark]

57. ......

[TorchTheWitch]

58. send good wishes and healing vibes

to you, you're mom and the rest of your family.

[Live and Learn]

59. My spouse had one in December and is doing fine.

Hopefully, it is an ischemic stroke with no damage and she will be fine too. Of course, the worrying part never ceases.

Sending hugs, prayers and good vibes for you, your mom and your family.

[Half-Century Man]

60. I have no proof G*D listens to me, but

I'll send what I can.

[GReedDiamond]

61. Sending positive energy now...

...I feel like your Mom will pull through.

[cherokeeprogressive]

62. You people... I swear...

are the salt of the earth. You never cease to amaze me.

The thing that amazes me the most about DU is that the seemingly endless waterfall of anger never stops replenishing the reservoir of hope. This place turns on a dime, exactly when a DUer needs it to most.

I can't thank you enough.

Got a message from my Wife a few minutes ago. My Mom is resting, and my Dad and Sister are with her in her room. The very fact that she can have visitors makes me feel like there is positive information coming, although all signs are that she did in fact have a small stroke, her first.

I think I may actually be able to go to sleep. My friends at DU helped.

I fucking love this place.

[Hekate]

63. ~*~

[Moostache]

65. Very glad to hear that you received good news...

Best wishes for your mom and your family in these next few critical days...

[littlemissmartypants]

67. ^_~

Love, Peace and Shelter. Prayers and hope from NC coast. My air is your air. We look at the same moon. This too shall pass. Have courage.

[Live and Learn]

76. Great to hear! If it was due to a clot, the clot busting drug

they will have already her should keep her out of danger for now. They may keep her for a few days to watch her or release her tomorrow. I've seen both happen.

[JI7]

81. good to hear she is doing well

looks like she will be ok

[mia]

104. Good news! n/t

[herding cats]

132. I'm glad it was a small stroke

I'm equally glad it was caught early like it was.

Love your mom and encourage her to take this seriously. With lifestyle changes and proper care she'll be able to say it was a warning that kept her from a worse event.

This must have scared years off your life! I hope you're fairing better to day too.

[appal_jack]

64. Good vibes, my friend, & best wishes for a speedy recovery for your mom. nt

[No Vested Interest]

66. Prayers for your Mom, and for you and your Dad and sister to be there for her

and help her handle all her needs as long as necessary.

Also, a prayer of thanksgiving that that Mom was able to articulate what was happening, and that you were there when she needed you most.

Amen.

[TygrBright]

68. Holding you, your Mom, and your family in the Light. n/t

[DeSwiss]

69. For Virginia.

Take care cherokeeprogressive.

[Delver Rootnose]

70. I hope you momis ok..

...and my thoughts are with her.

But tell your boss to take a flying leap. If you are that indispensable he can't fire you.

[Cali_Democrat]

71. (((Good Vibes)))

Hope she gets better.

[opiate69]

72. Thoughts and good vibes.

[Tikki]

73. Thinking of you all....

Thinking positive thoughts...

The Tikkis

[hedgehog]

74. Oh! Many prayers!

[Oldtimeralso]

75. Thoughts and prayers for your mom and the rest of your family.

Doctor sounded positive, so hope for the best.

[JDPriestly]

77. Let us know how it goes. We are praying for her.

[RainDog]

78. sending healing thoughts to your mom

you don't need to see all the crap here while dealing with something like that.

[roguevalley]

79. you have my prayers

[BrotherIvan]

80. She is in a great hospital and best wishes to your whole family

I hope you get to speak with her soon!

[irisblue]

82. (((the mom)))

(((her family)))

[akbacchus_BC]

83. Hang in there and best wishes

to you and your family.

[brer cat]

84. Sending thoughts and prayers, cherokeeprogressive. nt

[blueamy66]

85. Prayed for you and your family....

the names hit close to home....

[Ilsa]

86. I'm so sorry.

Prayers said. I hope there is no damage and that her rehab goes well.

[MerryBlooms]

87. You got it.

[Rowdyboy]

88. Praying for you and your family. People of our parents generation are stronger

than we give them credit. You focus on her, your dad and family.

Take care and know you'll be in thousands of thoughts and prayers today. May they help you through....

[Crowquette]

89. !

[Dorian Gray]

90. You got it

CherokeeProgressive. All my best wishes and thoughts and prayers to your mother. Keep us updated, please.

[Enthusiast]

91. Forwarding positive thoughts, cherokeeprogressive.

[panader0]

92. All the best....

[Peacetrain]

93. Prayers sent...

[cordelia]

94. Prayers and best wishes for Virginia.

I can't imagine what it must be like for you, so prayers and best wishes for you, too.

[A Little Weird]

95. I hope everything turns out ok

[madokie]

96. You and your family are in this old Okie's thoughts

by your mother speaking out as she did everything will be much better.

Been missing you around these parts here lately, hope everything is going good for you.

[gwheezie]

97. I've been following this thread

So glad to hear she's holding her own. Sounds like she got treatment fast enough to minimize damage to her brain which is crucial with a stroke. Best wishes to your mom and family.

[Hepburn]

98. Healing vibes being sent...

...and LL is a great hospital.

[nolabear]

99. We are, in fact, in this life together. Good thoughts to you all.

Sounds like your mom god good, fast attention from some smart family and doctors. She's what we fight, together and with one another, for. And tell your boss...

[mfcorey1]

100. Prayers and good thoughts coming your way!

[JNelson6563]

101. We're all in this together.

Glad you had some good news, more to come I am sure!

At times like this there aren't DU friends and DU enemies, just DUers coming together when it matters. A thing of beauty, to be sure.



Julie

[Laffy Kat]

102. I'd say she has a pretty good prognosis at this point.

With a stroke time is function and you were so prompt in seeking EMS they'll get her to the stroke center in time for the clot-busting drugs to be effective. Still, all my positive thoughts your way, CP.

[RKP5637]

103. ...

[ReRe]

105. You got it buddy.

I will be in constant prayer mode for your family until you give us an update in a few.

[Jack Rabbit]

106. ()

[1monster]

107. It sounds as if this was caught in very good time, and, therefore, your mother has a very good

chance of a complete recovery.

I'm sorry that you can't be with her in body as well as spirit.

[joeybee12]

108. Our thoughts are with you...and please keep us posted...knr

[840high]

109. You're all in my prayers.

[Gothmog]

110. Your family will be in my prayers

Good thoughts and prayers headed your way

[DesertDiamond]

111. Wow, this was last night, sorry I just saw it. Chanting for Virginia!

[ColesCountyDem]

112. A prayer for healing.

Dear Heavenly Father,

We know that not even a sparrow falls that you do not pity it, as a father pities a sick child. We know that you already aware of your servant Virginia's illness, and we ask that you would heal her. Guide the hands of the doctors, nurses and technicians entrusted with her care, and strengthen and comfort her family and friends in this time of trouble. All these things we ask in your Son's name. Amen.

[hue]

114. AHA signs & symptoms of "stroke". (FAST)

http://strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/WarningSigns/Stroke-Warning-Signs-and-Symptoms_UCM_308528_SubHomePage.jsp

THINK YOU ARE HAVING A STROKE? CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!

F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you'll know that you need to call 9-1-1 for help right away. F.A.S.T. is:

[LoisB]

115. Hope all goes well with your Mom. Glad you all were quick to call 911.

[LiberalLoner]

116. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

[warrior1]

117. I've been there with my dad in 1992.

The treatment is much better now.

((((HUGS for Virginia))))

[WilliamPitt]

118. (((HUG)))

[mahina]

119. With you, buddy. Done.

Seeinh Virginia recovered and well.

[heaven05]

122. I hope things

turn out well for all involved.

[Fla Dem]

123. All my best thoughts and good wishes to you, your Mom and the rest of your family. Wish your boss

could be a little more flexible.

[riderinthestorm]

124. Spot a stroke F.A.S.T. and you can enormously mitigate the damage

http://strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/WarningSigns/Stroke-Warning-Signs-and-Symptoms_UCM_308528_SubHomePage.jsp

Know the signs. Save a.life!

Hugs to you and your mom and family. Hope.the.news today is good....

[MynameisBlarney]

125. You and your family are in my thoughts

Here's to a speedy recovery!

[HockeyMom]

126. Good vibes to your family

Is that really any different than prayers? Sentiments are the same.

[CrispyQ]

127. Good vibes coming your way, for you & your family.

Thinking of Virginia.

[xxqqqzme]

128. I suffered multiple

life threatening injuries in a car accident. I was taken to Loma Linda. I absolutely could not have received better treatment anywhere. I was there for 2 1/2 months. Every step of the way, ER, surgery, ICU, physical therapy top notch. Your mother is in good hands.

[calimary]

129. Got it!

You got it, cherokeeprogressive! Prayers and good thoughts going out at this very moment, and continuing!

[The Wielding Truth]

130. I HOPE THAT SHE JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER.

[Worried senior]

131. Hope you are getting more

positive news today.

Sounds like she's in a very good hospital so she has a good chance of making a full recovery.

[YarnAddict]

133. Praying for you, your mom, and your dad

Modern medicine can work miracles. Just hang on to that hope.

[MissDeeds]

134. You all are in my thoughts and prayers

It sounds like you caught it early, which is very good. I hope this will be a minor issue for your mom and she will soon be on the mend.

Please, keep us posted.

[Unknown Beatle]

135. Prayers and positive thoughts

go out to you and your loved ones.

[chowder66]

136. My best friend just went through this

Her mom had the same issue. After the doctors checked her out they sent her home. It happened again and my friend said she was calling 911 but her mother stopped her saying she was fine after all and insisted that my friend not call. She didn't want to upset her mother for fear that it would cause another one so they agreed that she would take her mom back to the hospital.

Unfortunately, on their way to the doctor (hours later), she had another one that paralyzed her on one side.

Do NOT hesitate to call 911 if they let her go home and it happens again.

[meti57b]

137. May she be healed, in body, mind and spirit.

[rurallib]

138. I am late but hoping for the best

[rhett o rick]

139. You have my thoughts and I wish you and your family well. nm

[Thespian2]

140. Blessings

of all kinds to you and your family.

[LibertyLover]

141. Praying to Apollo and Hygeia

For her and sending Reiki as well.

[ProgressiveJarhead]

142. Big Bear

My wife and I wish Virginia and all of you the best. We lost her mom last month unexpectedly after surgery. We were trying to go up to the mountain this weekend to clean our house. We own the little blue cabin behind the Lumberjack Cafe.

Be strong and press on.