Re: when i thought it couldnt get worse,, attention tracie

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I'm glad you got in to ER. This could have been a TIA, Transient Ischemic Attack, basically a "mini" stroke. Sarc loves the cranial nerves-- I know we've done some posts on the cranial nerves-- so I'll try to find it.

I know when it hits the left side of the face that it's Bells Palsy (7th cranial nerve). You need a good ophthalmologist (MD) that can do the visual field tests that can show if you've had a stroke by the way your brain responds to the test. It's incredible what the eyes will reveal when it comes to cranial issues.

In the meantime, take your pain meds, and do some deep breathing relaxation exercises! It is the best way to control blood pressure for those of us that can't exercise. You'll be ok, and you need to keep that thought in mind.

Remind yourself that you've been in living with health issues for a long time, and you are safe-- these aren't new issues-- and you've made it through and this is not unfamilar territory. Trust yourself, and keep telling yourself you can trust your body- you'll find that this reminder works very well to stop the panic attack!

Keep well,

Tracie

NS Co-owner/moderator

Well back from the ER all morning, .. i was never taken so fast. i had such head pain, my eye was buldging he said and my heart rate was way to high.

I am still waiting for the Rheumy to call back to say start the Cellcept. I have it in hand waiting.

There er was concerned about the eye and heart rate.. but as they gave me the pain meds my heart rate slowed.

I know in the past my right side of my face would droop . but not buldge.. hummm any ideas Tracie??

So now on my way to my family dr appt .

hope all is well with the group and rest and hope you have a pain free day.

Many Blessings A.

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