I can't walk

Saturday, March 17

Michael felt odd earlier in the day. We thought it was dehydration from not drinking enough water over the past few days he'd attended the CUE Conference in Palm Springs We went about our day just feeling a bit tired, then at dinnertime when he attempted to come to the table, he tried to stand, but couldn't. I went over & helped him to his feet and guided him to the kitchen table.

His teeth felt sensitive and his jaw unresponsive. He went to get a drink of hot tea and had to make 2 attempts before finding his mouth. This was using his dominate hand (right).

We called the Advice Nurse at Kaiser and she suggested we call 911, but since he was doing better at that moment, we just headed to Kaiser Medical Center Moreno Valley Emergency Room which is 30 minutes away.

When a patient comes in with his symptoms there is no time wasted. They whisked him directly to the back and took his vitals. Results good.

Within 5 minutes had an EKG completed. Results good.

Within 15 minutes they took him in for a CT scan. Results good.

The took 8 vials of blood. Each and every test coming back good.

After 5 hours since he seemed completely fine then, they diagnosed him with a possible TIA, and mild dehydration and sent us home. If symptoms returned, contact 911.


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