Car Keys
My car keys are gone. No, not lost or physically taken from me. Last year I suffered what is commonly called a TIA or Mini Stroke. I had felt off, but nothing major that would suggest I was in trouble.
One evening, I sat down to the dinner table, looked down at my right arm and i could not see it. I felt ok, I finished dinner before going to the ER We suspected what had happened, but after several test, they found no trace of a stroke I was referred to my optometrist, he found no problems with my vision. On to my Neurologist, who ordered more test and referred me to a Cardiologist Finally, it was determined that I had a TIA and it shorted out the connection between my brain and part of my right eye Looking straight ahead, I see fine However, if you come up on my right side, watch out
No one has told me I can no longer drive. The Doctors strongly suggest that I not and family is letting me decide. I am tempted every day to try it out. I keep holding my arm out o see if it is still gone and as this morning it is
There are 100’s of things that I want or need to do. The big problem is, they require a ride or me driving. My family has been great getting me to my needs to go, but I hesitate to ask for my wants to go. My Mother never drove, but she had siblings and church friends. She always managed to get it done.
I'm sorry this happened, Donna, but I'm also glad you had a TIA not a CVA.
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of respect for you, despite the inconveniences, making the choice not to drive. If you do, and you shouldn't, if someone gets hurt, you have to find a way to live with that. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Thank you for your words of encouragement. I need every word.
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