Just a heads up...

**Thalamos** · 08-30-10, 06:02 PM

Glad to hear that you're okay, RC. Hang in there, bro and take care of yourself.

Happy Hunting,
Thal

**TankerM1A2** · 08-31-10, 09:22 AM

Glad to hear your okay man. Call me if you need anything. Stop stressing so much.

**evilblackjack** · 08-31-10, 02:37 PM

It takes more then that to take down a alligator like you. I am glad that you are OK. Jump in ts to say hi. shoot you later evilblackjack

**Aegis-77A** · 08-31-10, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by RagunCajun

At 8:00 am Saturday morning; yesterday; I experienced a stroke. I'm not kidding, it's the real deal. Now, I'm okay, I'm just numb down my left side, kindof like how it feels when a dentist's anesthesia is wearing off.

I had a TIA or "Transient Ischema Attack", or mini-stroke. This is usually a warning sign of a possibly more serious condition, and that is why I've been in the Hospital since yesterday morning, having test after expensive test performed, to be sure I don't have that more serious problem.

I'll probably not have any long term problems, and the current symptoms will likely go away in time. But, as you may imagine, this will cause a change in my lifestyle, starting with reducing stress. So, playing online games will have to take a back seat.

I may be off the radar for a time, but I'll keep in touch and let you know how things are going.

I'll be in touch.

Your friend

RC

Get well and do what's best for you and your health. You're in my prayers.

Defiant

**Rogue_Bull** · 08-31-10, 09:48 PM

Damn Ragun...sorry to hear that. Get better soon, and let us know how you progress.

**Flappy** · 09-01-10, 09:54 AM

Get well soon RC, we are all here for you.

**RagunCajun** · 09-07-10, 01:27 PM

Hi y'all!

Dropped in to give an update, and to see how y'all have been. UPDATE: With exception to being numb from my left ear down to my elbow, I am doing fine. To put it in war-game terms, the bullet grazed my helmet... a very close miss.

The details are: There is a small vein located in the back of every persons heart, that as a fetus is used to pass blood gasses out of the babies bloodstream, into the mothers. Normally this vein closes off after birth and there is never a problem for it. However, there is 5% of the population; myself included; where this vein does not close, and go thru their entire lives without any trouble.

Well I made it 53 years. A small bloodclot found its way thru the little open vein, into my bloodstream, went straight to the brain, and a stroke happened. A mini-stroke actually (fortunately).

There were three possible outcomes for this occurance. First, is what happened to me. Second, I could have been seriously paralyzed or otherwise dibilitated. Third, I would not be writing this post, or anything else ever again.

Oddly enough, there are three possible solutions for my condition. First, Open-heart surgery, and everything that goes with that. Second, they run up through my femoral artery and place a clamp on the vein, closing it off. Not a bad choice, except if the clamp comes off, I'm a goner. Third, and my personal favorite, take a 325mg aspirin every day. I'll take curtain three Monty!

I've been spending more time doing familial activities, and less time online. Trying to re-focus on work and home. Anything that lowers stress levels is good.

Which is why I'm writing all this for y'all to read, rather than repeat it a kazillion times, one-by-one, till everybody has heard the story ad nauseum.

I know this is a lot to take in, but be assured, I am doing well, and eventually (hopefully) the numbness will subside.

Thats it! now whats been happening?

**Alundil** · 09-07-10, 03:28 PM

well - BC2 is dead at TPG. We're still here. I'm trying to recover from the labor day weekend and 8 additional family members from out of town and the hosting. Very glad to hear the update Ragun