Because of the complexity of my illness I have to rely mainly on my family and friends to help me tell my story. I remember very little of the events as they occurred so the beginning will start with myself at home November 19th, 2011 cleaning the house for my son Matt's birthday.
at approximately 8am that morning as I was sweeping the floor I began to have
migraine" like symptoms. Hot, sharp pain tore through my head and I remember screaming for my children and grabbing the phone to call Phil, because it was close at hand and he was the first one I thought to call.
Phil's side:
"At home you were struck suddenly with extreme pain in your head. You called me asking for help and I had Nick take you to the hospital in a cab! Doctor Rivet saw you and diagnosed you with a migrain; treated you and sent you home. At home you refused to sit and relax because it was matt's birthday and you started heating up food for him and his friends. We had a birthday dinner with matt and you were tired but okay.
People left and you decided to head up for bed. moments after going up you started to scream and hold your head in pain. We came back to emerg , the same doctor was there he began to treat you for a migrain and we stayed there for the night.
Phil and I are husband and wife also stroke survivors. this blog is about how we made it through the fog; how to recognize a stroke and educate yourself on where to get the help you need
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