Quote from: Anna Woriboutchu on January 06, 2021, 00:57:09 amWishing you all the very best sir. I had a TIA in 2014 and felt extremely fortunate to have no lasting difficulties except for the huge dent in confidence which took some time to get over. I've had couple of pulmonary vein isolation catheter ablations over the years which have had good results for me. My cardiologist has encouraged me to have a third procedure which would appear to achieve the greatest benefit. I received a call very recently inviting me to receive this PVI which was to take place on 5th January. However, as my sister and partner were experiencing a difficult recovery from Covid and as I have another more pressing health issue at present, I requested a review of this date. Basically I bottled it, and had I gone ahead the likelihood is I would be home tonight with it behind me. Glad you're on course for a great 2021!
Thank you Anna. I was originally diagnosed on admission as having had a TIA but subsequent MRIs established some residual damage and I have what is probably a permanent mild lack of sensation in the fingers of my right hand (no giggling at the back...!), so it was "upgraded" to a mild stroke.
I completely get the shock to your confidence as I suffered some episodes of anxiety for quite a long time after my event. It's a vicious circle between anxiety and its effects on health, not easily mitigated.
My best wishes to you.
