well i not been well for a couple of week went to the dr and he think i got vertebra basilar insufficenny,in other the main arterleys in  the neck are getting block and the blood cannot flow through,so a bit worried,any one elis had this  or got it,i hope i do not have a stoke,got to have blood test on friday back to the dr in two weeks,

terri

Sorry to hear you havent been well Terri, will the blood test give you a firm diagnosis? If its any help, once a label is attached to what ails you, you can get an idea of how to treat/manage it. Hope you get good news. (())

Hi Terri, sorry I can't help - have no experience of this, but just like to send my best wishes to you.  Hopefully someone will be along with some info for you soon.

Fiona

Sorry Terri, I can't help either, but hope that the blood test brings you a reassuring result :)

Good luck and best wishes,

Lesley

Everything crossed that all goes well for you Terri, try not to worry to much.

liberty

Terri sorry youve not been well sending you a big cuddle & good wishes

Jean x

Sorry you've not been well Terri - it's awful isn't it, when you have never been unwell and then suddenly you are!! Please stop worrying though - if your doctor thought you were in any danger of a stroke, he would be prescribing medication now!   However, you could always start yourself on 1 aspirin per day (provided you've not suffered from stomach ulcers) as a precautionary measure - aspirin thins the blood and is now a recognised first aid treatment (by paramedics) for anyone suspected of suffering from a heart attack/stroke before reaching hospital.  It is also suggested for people undertaking long-haul air flights.

Your doctor will have the results in 10 days or so - in the meantime, try not to worry!!

Thinking of you

Margot

Sorry to hear that :( Hope the blood tests bring good results...Good luck :)

Sorry to hear you are unwell. Lets hope they solve the problem and you are back on top form soon.

Lucy
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Hope you are soon on the way to recovery, will be thinking of you.

Hi, sorry to hear you're not well. Have you tried ringing NHS Direct for info? They will point you in the right direction and set your mind at rest. I would imagine the blood tests are urea and electrolytes, liver function tests, full blood count, cholesterol and maybe thyroid function. These will check your general health and the cholesterol levels may suggest you need to make dietry changes if they are high. I notice that someone suggests you try asprin - but be aware that it's normally a 75mg dose prescribed not the one you buy over the counter (300mg I think). If you're still worried make an appointment to see your doctor earlier, he shouldn't have a problem with that. You could also check out your suspected problem online - just type it into the search engine.
Hope this helps and you don't think I'm interfering! :)
Take care

Hiya Terri. Just wanted to say keep positive and I hope the tests go Ok for you. Also, your description matches that of the condition my former neighbour experienced and the worse case scenario is that a 'stent' (sp?) ie. a little plastic tube was fitted in the artery to keep it open, therefore enabling greater blood flow. It was amazing, she was back home and digging up her garden with vigour in no time!....really put me to shame...she still dashes about like a blue a***d fly now and says its the best thing that could have happened for her. Its all very easy to say, but please try not to worry too much and let us know how you get on.
Take Care
Jo
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