I have had 3 TIA's and I am curious. What is the difference between a silent mini stroke and a TIA? Initially, I worried about the possibility of a major stroke, but I don't worry anymore becuae, as the gentleman siad, the worry increasees your risk. Everything I have read says that you should not have any "side effects" of the TIA, but it definitely affected my writing ability. When I sign my name on a document, I get a brain freeze part way through [I do have a long name] and I have to deliberately force myself to continue writing. Take care of yourself and thanks for sharing.
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