Friday, October 18, 2019

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.   



2 comments:

  1. I'm sorry this happened, Donna, but I'm also glad you had a TIA not a CVA.
    I 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.

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  2. Thank you for your words of encouragement. I need every word.

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