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Hello @hopper123
I'm so sorry to hear of this new diagnosis. I can imagine your concern. We do have some other members who have discussed this disorder. At Mayo Connect we encourage Members to get as much education about their disorder as possible. In order for you to learn more, here is a website from Mayo Clinic about this disease, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-vessel-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352123. As you read it you will understand a bit more about small vessel disease and it's treatments.
If you are comfortable sharing more, please tell us: How long ago were you diagnosed? What treatments has your doctor suggested?
We look forward to getting to know you and we hope that you find encouragement and support here at Mayo Connect.
Teresa
Replies to "Hello @hopper123 I'm so sorry to hear of this new diagnosis. I can imagine your concern...."
@soloact You got that right, my friend. That is the chief reason I do my own backup on anything the doctor does tell me. And if the doctor does not trust me to say the truth, I know durned well that the doc will not tell me the truth.
72 male, diagnose in april with microvascular ishemia. what is life exoectancy?
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Some doctors don't seem to understand that we're grown-ups and for most of us, we can cope better even if it's bad news if we just know what the heck the real news is!