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@gently We're seeing the PCP today for another issue but the PCP will be happy to talk about anything. My wife and I were talking last night about whether she may have had a TIA. Her BP spikes every so often and after a routine visit back in Dec, she saw a new cardiologist who changed her BP med. Removed Amlodipine because he feared it might cause BP to drop and hence a fall. We were concerned about the change because we knew she'd spike and need it. Last week she called 911 and went to the ER because her BP hit close to 200 on top number. Of course they gave her Amlodipine and we brought her home a few hours later. The worst part about it was the ER was full of potential flu exposure. My wife has better knowledge about TIA's and I've deferred to her.
Mom has a neighbor next door who can get into her house and is a great, trustworthy fellow. However his job changed and his schedule is tight these days. Thanks so much for caring.

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@woojr, I so like the way you are caring with such respect for your mom. Siri would make her able to call 911 without her phone, but she is already managing the calls. How lucky to inherit that woman's genes. And you've married a good soul. It's so lovely that together you've got all bases covered but are making certain that there isn't anything you haven't thought of. It is a pleasure to read your posts.