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Lawson Cox · 09-12-2018, 11:14 AM

FYI. While laying under Apatchy checking out brake light switch I suffered a mini stroke. Couldn't speak for a few hours. Thankfully no permanent damage. Feeling fine now but that did get my attention.

19Fordy · 09-12-2018, 11:20 AM

Wow! Glad you're ok. Be sure to check it out with your doctor.
Always take one aspirin at bedtime (with doctor's ok).
Keep blood pressure down by avoiding political discussions.

1931flathead · 09-12-2018, 11:31 AM

Been there twice make shue you go to the doctor

JSeery · 09-12-2018, 11:31 AM

Good to hear you are doing ok!

Phil Gillespie · 09-12-2018, 11:38 AM

A reminder to pay attention to all signs, no matter how insignificant they may be.
As who knows whats down the track when the little ones are overlooked.
Glad you are ok and hope you are working within your personal safety limits.
Phil NZ

JM 35 Sedan · 09-12-2018, 11:38 AM

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Lawson, I saw you post on Facebook about this. Glad all is okay. Best to take things easy, and as someone else said, don't get too wound up on political debates :-)

petehoovie · 09-12-2018, 12:40 PM

Lawson - Glad to hear you're okay. Other than booze, do you take any other type of medication?

TonyM · 09-12-2018, 12:43 PM

Glad you are okay. Take care.

38bill · 09-12-2018, 12:43 PM

Scary! Did you go to the hospital right away? How were you able to communicate your situation?

41ford1 · 09-12-2018, 12:51 PM

I hope you got checked out. The TIAs are nothing to brush off. They could be indicators of more serious problems.

ford38v8 · 09-12-2018, 12:57 PM

Lawson, that roll of toilet paper is getting smaller. If you use your finger more, that roll might could last longer.

Seriously, the womens need to get on your Dr to fix up your innards. We need you here, dirty finger or not.

slowforty · 09-12-2018, 01:41 PM

I had the same issue.But they did not find anything. The DR. said it fixed itself. Go figure.
If it would have happened when I was sleeping I never would have known it happened.So now I take a Full strength aspirin and dont worry about it. Worry is the worst thing you can do.

Lawson Cox · 09-12-2018, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 38bill

Scary! Did you go to the hospital right away? How were you able to communicate your situation?

Wife called 911 because she thought I was having a stroke. Yes, taken to ER and admitted over night.

Clem Clement · 09-12-2018, 02:00 PM

Thinking about you bud. No surfing in the hurricane!

1931flathead · 09-12-2018, 02:04 PM

When I had my first one they had go clean my arteries out in my neck they said they were some blockage you need to go in and get checked out good

scicala · 09-12-2018, 02:17 PM

Glad your OK with minimal symptoms. Yes, please go get it checked out. It can happen again and a lot more devastating. Happened to my Father. Had a small stroke, and then later in the day had a devastating stroke.

Sal

adileo · 09-12-2018, 02:20 PM

Lawson

Glad your ok and ready to turn a wrench and type a post

corvette8n · 09-12-2018, 02:31 PM

Glad your ok.

1942deluxe · 09-12-2018, 02:33 PM

Lawson, also saw on F/book. Glad you're o.k. . Father in law had a mild stroke 10 years ago. It slowed him down. Before he'd wear out two men working with him. He just turned 86 today. when he goes into the VA he complains he gets tired easier than he used to. They think it might have something to do with him being 86. He doesn't want to hear that!

Lawson Cox · 09-12-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

lawson, that roll of toilet paper is getting smaller. If you use your finger more, that roll might could last longer.

Seriously, the womens need to get on your dr to fix up your innards. We need you here, dirty finger or not.

roflmao

slowforty · 09-12-2018, 08:51 PM

They kept me for a week and did not find anything which led to more tests. Which did not find anything more. And like i said The Neurologist said it fixed itself.
I am Like Red Skelton Says"When I wake up and dont see any candles or smell flowers, I know it is ok to get up."

38bill · 09-12-2018, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Wife called 911 because she thought I was having a stroke. Yes, taken to ER and admitted over night.

Sounds like you did everything you could. Glad you got through it with nothing more than a scare.

Talkwrench · 09-12-2018, 10:07 PM

Geez take it easy Lawson, sounds like you dodged one there!

1931flathead · 09-12-2018, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowforty

They kept me for a week and did not find anything which led to more tests. Which did not find anything more. And like i said The Neurologist said it fixed itself.
I am Like Red Skelton Says"When I wake up and dont see any candles or smell flowers, I know it is ok to get up."

First one I had I went in my blood pressure was 247 over 121 they give me nitro and sent me home I went back it two days latter and did a MRi

flathead48 · 09-13-2018, 05:07 AM

Thank God you are ok , take care of your health.

slowforty · 09-13-2018, 06:12 AM

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Kind of. like diagnosing Flathead problems. Expert A says it is a B problem.Expert B says it is an A problem, and then it turns out to be something completely different.

Karl · 09-13-2018, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Wow! Glad you're ok. Be sure to check it out with your doctor.
Always take one aspirin at bedtime (with doctor's ok).
Keep blood pressure down by avoiding political discussions.

For years Doctors like myself took Aspirin assuming that as it was good for people with cardiovascular disease (including mini strokes) it was good in preventing events in healthy people as well . The studies actually show that aspirin in healthy people causes more problems than it prevents, So most have us have stopped taking it , However if you have cardiovascular disease its a no brainer . It works by preventing your platelets clumping over the break in your cholestrol plaque and blocking the artery. People who present with chest pain /possible heart attack get an aspirin to chew on before they leave my surgery in an ambulance for hospital , In hospital they may or may not get other powerful blood thinning agents to dissolve their clot or even emergency blood vessel stenting -Karl

jimalabam · 09-13-2018, 06:25 AM

Lawson: Glad it was a minor one, BUT you need thorough medical attention. Keep on trucking my fiend...

jrhaelig · 09-13-2018, 08:12 AM

Hey, Lawson -

All the best to ya.

If the Dr tells you to try a GANO hose filter (or a piece of nylon stocking) at least you'll know he's one of us!

richard crow · 09-13-2018, 08:48 AM

that,s just a reminder for us old guys to have our house in order. you never know death comes like a thef in the night

keith oh · 09-13-2018, 01:25 PM

Lawson, Your Dr. will, should, put you on Plavix, a platelet anticlumper- probably the cause of your mini stroke. But then who listens to an old Medic like me?

jrvariel48 · 09-13-2018, 04:05 PM

Sorry to hear that, but I'm glad you're ok! Now get back under that Apatchy!!
Just kidding!!! Feel better

2manycars · 09-13-2018, 08:24 PM

I had several of those, and then had a scan of my head. Besides sawdust, they found a almost clogged artery in my neck. The VA hospital did a good job repairing it. Doctor said it was going to cause a major stroke if it were not fixed.

Lawson Cox · 09-13-2018, 08:44 PM

UPDATE ON MINI STROKE

Had another today. Re-run of Sunday. Will see doctor tomorrow etc. All prayers greatly appreciated.

Talkwrench · 09-13-2018, 08:49 PM

Aww crap !! Thinking of you ...

mhsprecher · 09-13-2018, 08:57 PM

All the best to you.

petehoovie · 09-13-2018, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

UPDATE ON MINI STROKE

Had another today. Re-run of Sunday. Will see doctor tomorrow etc. All prayers greatly appreciated.

Well, that SUCKS!!! Make sure they take care of it this time!

Tinker · 09-13-2018, 11:38 PM

I don't know you outside of here and I enjoy what you post. Modern medicine is amazing. Take it easy, prayers sent your way.

40cpe · 09-14-2018, 09:38 AM

Prayer sent

1931flathead · 09-14-2018, 01:49 PM

Go to a bigger hospital that what I had to do
Take care of your self

Graeme / New Zealand · 09-14-2018, 01:59 PM

Bugger mate! You take care now ( and we'll load another roll of toilet paper onto the holder for you).

GB

Lawson Cox · 09-14-2018, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

Bugger mate! You take care now ( and we'll load another roll of toilet paper onto the holder for you).

GB

Thanks Graeme. ROFLMAO

ford nut · 09-15-2018, 07:04 AM

stay well.

Brendan · 09-15-2018, 09:12 AM

take care Lawson!glad that your ok

fordy_nine · 09-15-2018, 01:35 PM

We need your presence to keep us on the straight and narrow; meanwhile we'll be praying for you and your diagnosticians........Bob L

TomT/Williamsburg · 09-15-2018, 06:52 PM

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Glad you are ok - take care of yourself, please!

woodiewagon46 · 09-16-2018, 09:09 AM

Lawson, I know what your going thru. Last October I was working on my computer and all of a sudden I thought I had a screen problem. I soon realized that I couldn't see out of my left eye. It wasn't dark, like holding a hand over your eye, but opaque, like holding a piece of gauze over it. I called my eye doctor and went right to his office and he immediately sent me to a specialist. Turns out I had a stroke in my left eyeball. Thankfully, later that evening my eyesight slowly started to return. After a few days my vision returned to normal. Both the eye specialist and my other doctors call me "the miracle man". It's very sobering to leave an eye specialists office thinking over the next few months that I would need a glass eye. Believe me I thank God every day and realize how precious life is.

barnfind · 09-17-2018, 12:23 PM

Lawson,
Maybe it's time for a second opinion.
Emory is not far from you and very highly rated:
https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/cent...ter/index.html

take care...

Lawson Cox · 09-17-2018, 02:10 PM

They will just say, yes, you had a mini stroke; and you're ugly too. LOL

1931flathead · 09-17-2018, 02:17 PM

yes get a second opinion that is what I did glad I did

Talkwrench · 09-17-2018, 06:41 PM

Good to see you back ..again ... and you haven't lost your sense of humor!

Tinker · 09-17-2018, 11:20 PM

I don't know if they advised taking an aspirin a day. They are a blood thinner.

Take care.

Lawson Cox · 09-18-2018, 02:51 PM

Been doing that for years.

keith oh · 09-19-2018, 12:49 PM

Aspirin does not "thin" the blood. Aspirin only interferes with the blood clotting mechanism thereby slowing clot formations that cause strokes and heart attacks .

ford38v8 · 09-19-2018, 01:41 PM

81 mg daily is the dosage. That also means that just one aspirin is needed for a headache if you previously needed two.

slowforty · 09-19-2018, 02:57 PM

Neurologist told me to use a full aspirin a 325m

ford38v8 · 09-19-2018, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowforty

Neurologist told me to use a full aspirin a 325m

That's only for fatheads.

tubman · 09-19-2018, 08:02 PM

Let's get real here guys : I don't expect to get early Ford advice on a brain surgery forum; I don't know how some of you would accept medical advice presented on an Old Ford Forum.

slowforty · 09-19-2018, 08:13 PM

It is just a recounted real life experience. Just like speed shifting a 39 Ford Transmission.
Or your second Divorce.

34fordy · 09-19-2018, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

Let's get real here guys : I don't expect to get early Ford advice on a brain surgery forum; I don't know how some of you would accept medical advice presented on an Old Ford Forum.

Excellent advice tubman--I would bet that when you were a kid you read the story where the little boy finally said " The King has no clothes on "

ford38v8 · 09-20-2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by slowforty

It is just a recounted real life experience. Just like speed shifting a 39 Ford Transmission.
Or your second Divorce.

OMG! Hadn't thought of those days for years! Speed shift with the gas pedal and no clutch, and slam it into second! (Preceding my first transmission rebuild)

Fe26 · 09-20-2018, 08:00 PM

All the best Lawson, you look after yourself.

Craig CT · 09-20-2018, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

FYI. While laying under Apatchy checking out brake light switch I suffered a mini stroke. Couldn't speak for a few hours. Thankfully no permanent damage. Feeling fine now but that did get my attention.

Hi Lawson; When I read mini stroke I thought you were talking about a small cubic inch increase. I hope this gave you a smile. Kidding with you reminds me of the old forum and Shelly, Craig.

GB SISSON · 09-20-2018, 10:11 PM

When i see your posts Lawson, I tend to be alert. You are a staple here. Like many have said, take care of yourself.

edhd58 · 09-23-2018, 09:42 AM

I finally read the post. I saw mini stroke and thot someone was making a short stroke flattie which I knew I couldnt do so i bypassed the thread.
Boy am I glad i read this.

Lawson take care of yourself so you can keep teaching all us newbies.

09-12-2018, 11:14 AM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Mini Stroke FYI. While laying under Apatchy checking out brake light switch I suffered a mini stroke. Couldn't speak for a few hours. Thankfully no permanent damage. Feeling fine now but that did get my attention. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

09-12-2018, 11:20 AM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,949	Re: Mini Stroke Wow! Glad you're ok. Be sure to check it out with your doctor. Always take one aspirin at bedtime (with doctor's ok). Keep blood pressure down by avoiding political discussions.

09-12-2018, 11:31 AM	#3
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	Re: Mini Stroke Been there twice make shue you go to the doctor

09-12-2018, 11:31 AM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Mini Stroke Good to hear you are doing ok!

09-12-2018, 11:38 AM	#5
Phil Gillespie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 1,611	Re: Mini Stroke A reminder to pay attention to all signs, no matter how insignificant they may be. As who knows whats down the track when the little ones are overlooked. Glad you are ok and hope you are working within your personal safety limits. Phil NZ

09-12-2018, 11:38 AM	#6
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Mini Stroke Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Lawson, I saw you post on Facebook about this. Glad all is okay. Best to take things easy, and as someone else said, don't get too wound up on political debates :-) __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

09-12-2018, 12:40 PM	#7
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,147	Re: Mini Stroke Lawson - Glad to hear you're okay. Other than booze, do you take any other type of medication? __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

09-12-2018, 12:43 PM	#8
TonyM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Hammond, Illinois Posts: 2,793	Re: Mini Stroke Glad you are okay. Take care.

09-12-2018, 12:43 PM	#9
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: Mini Stroke Scary! Did you go to the hospital right away? How were you able to communicate your situation?

09-12-2018, 12:51 PM	#10
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Mini Stroke I hope you got checked out. The TIAs are nothing to brush off. They could be indicators of more serious problems. __________________ You are never to old to enjoy your childhood. Forty1fordpickup on the HAMB.

09-12-2018, 12:57 PM	#11
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: Mini Stroke Lawson, that roll of toilet paper is getting smaller. If you use your finger more, that roll might could last longer. Seriously, the womens need to get on your Dr to fix up your innards. We need you here, dirty finger or not. __________________ Alan

09-12-2018, 01:41 PM	#12
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,061	Re: Mini Stroke I had the same issue.But they did not find anything. The DR. said it fixed itself. Go figure. If it would have happened when I was sleeping I never would have known it happened.So now I take a Full strength aspirin and dont worry about it. Worry is the worst thing you can do.

09-12-2018, 02:00 PM	#14
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Mini Stroke Thinking about you bud. No surfing in the hurricane!

09-12-2018, 02:04 PM	#15
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	Re: Mini Stroke When I had my first one they had go clean my arteries out in my neck they said they were some blockage you need to go in and get checked out good

09-12-2018, 02:17 PM	#16
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: Mini Stroke Glad your OK with minimal symptoms. Yes, please go get it checked out. It can happen again and a lot more devastating. Happened to my Father. Had a small stroke, and then later in the day had a devastating stroke. Sal

09-12-2018, 02:20 PM	#17
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Mini Stroke Lawson Glad your ok and ready to turn a wrench and type a post __________________ Thanks Andy 1952 F1

09-12-2018, 02:31 PM	#18
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,950	Re: Mini Stroke Glad your ok.

09-12-2018, 02:33 PM	#19
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 713	Re: Mini Stroke Lawson, also saw on F/book. Glad you're o.k. . Father in law had a mild stroke 10 years ago. It slowed him down. Before he'd wear out two men working with him. He just turned 86 today. when he goes into the VA he complains he gets tired easier than he used to. They think it might have something to do with him being 86. He doesn't want to hear that!

09-12-2018, 08:51 PM	#21
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,061	Re: Mini Stroke They kept me for a week and did not find anything which led to more tests. Which did not find anything more. And like i said The Neurologist said it fixed itself. I am Like Red Skelton Says"When I wake up and dont see any candles or smell flowers, I know it is ok to get up."

09-12-2018, 10:07 PM	#23
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Mini Stroke Geez take it easy Lawson, sounds like you dodged one there! __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

09-13-2018, 05:07 AM	#25
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,110	Re: Mini Stroke Thank God you are ok , take care of your health.

09-13-2018, 06:12 AM	#26
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,061	Re: Mini Stroke Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Kind of. like diagnosing Flathead problems. Expert A says it is a B problem.Expert B says it is an A problem, and then it turns out to be something completely different.

09-13-2018, 06:25 AM	#28
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: Mini Stroke Lawson: Glad it was a minor one, BUT you need thorough medical attention. Keep on trucking my fiend...

09-13-2018, 08:12 AM	#29
jrhaelig Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey Posts: 264	Re: Mini Stroke Hey, Lawson - All the best to ya. If the Dr tells you to try a GANO hose filter (or a piece of nylon stocking) at least you'll know he's one of us! __________________ John Haelig Bridgewater, NJ 1939 Ford Pickup 1963 Lincoln Continental 1939 Buick

09-13-2018, 08:48 AM	#30
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,770	Re: Mini Stroke that,s just a reminder for us old guys to have our house in order. you never know death comes like a thef in the night

09-13-2018, 01:25 PM	#31
keith oh Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Millersport, central ohio Posts: 668	Re: Mini Stroke Lawson, Your Dr. will, should, put you on Plavix, a platelet anticlumper- probably the cause of your mini stroke. But then who listens to an old Medic like me?

09-13-2018, 04:05 PM	#32
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,425	Re: Mini Stroke Sorry to hear that, but I'm glad you're ok! Now get back under that Apatchy!! Just kidding!!! Feel better

09-13-2018, 08:24 PM	#33
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Mini Stroke I had several of those, and then had a scan of my head. Besides sawdust, they found a almost clogged artery in my neck. The VA hospital did a good job repairing it. Doctor said it was going to cause a major stroke if it were not fixed. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

09-13-2018, 08:44 PM	#34
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Mini Stroke UPDATE ON MINI STROKE Had another today. Re-run of Sunday. Will see doctor tomorrow etc. All prayers greatly appreciated. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

09-13-2018, 08:49 PM	#35
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Mini Stroke Aww crap !! Thinking of you ... __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

09-13-2018, 08:57 PM	#36
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Mini Stroke All the best to you.

09-13-2018, 11:38 PM	#38
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Mini Stroke I don't know you outside of here and I enjoy what you post. Modern medicine is amazing. Take it easy, prayers sent your way.

09-14-2018, 09:38 AM	#39
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Mini Stroke Prayer sent

09-14-2018, 01:49 PM	#40
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	Re: Mini Stroke Go to a bigger hospital that what I had to do Take care of your self

09-14-2018, 01:59 PM	#41
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Mini Stroke Bugger mate! You take care now ( and we'll load another roll of toilet paper onto the holder for you). GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"