u/JeepGoblin

Hi, I had a concussion at work and was taken to the emergency room and given a CT (can’t get an MRI because metal implants; and yes I had a concussion, but the doctor said I’d had a stroke (a remote left basal ganglia lacunar infarct, for whatever that’s worth) “greater than 90 days ago”.

To the best of my knowledge, I never had any symptoms. She put me on a daily low-dose aspirin and said I should be okay.

A physician assistant I know personally said that it made me more likely to have other strokes in the future. I’m not looking for medical advice (everyone I know is levying that at me) but should I be worried? I’m gonna be 51 this year.

Also, I received a bracelet in the mail that says my name and “stroke victim”. Am I required to wear that? Is it a good idea?
Gosh I sound dumb. Sorry for that.