When I had my TIA in January, I felt the same way too. I can't stand how it had affected my children who had been nothing but super supportive and wonderful to me. I knew it had put alot of stress on them. Then it's the doctor's appointments and new meds. I had been healthy before that. I seldom go to the doctor. I still feel down some days. But I have to be grateful I have such great children. I guess it is one day at a time for me.

Hi, as I read the various posts, I am inspired as to the honestly and courage so many have. I’ve hesitated sharing my concerns because I come from the school that “you don’t hang your dirty laundry in public”. But needless to say here I am.

I was taken via ambulance to the hospital with severe palpitations after taking 3 doses of nitroglycerin. After some tests I was told I had a blockage and needed a stent put in immediately. Upon further tests they found an aneurysm measuring 4.5 cm. As it turned out they had to put in two stents. So after a few days in the hospital I was sent home and told I needed a follow-up ct scan to monitor any increase in size.

Well I’ve been participating in cardiac rehab and eating well. I can’t shake the idea that I’m a walking time bomb. This past Thursday I went for my first follow up cat scan and I feel like my life is on hold. I can’t seem to stop worrying about the results which won’t be till Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. I’m not usually a worrier but this new condition has shaken my whole mental stability. Thank you for having a place that I can share my concerns. I will post my results next week. Thank you for listening.