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Small vessel Ischemic disease

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Jul 1, 2023 | Replies (66)
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@rubytue70

I have this as well. I’m 69. It is not unusual as we grow older. I’ve cut back on caffeine. And take a statin for my cholesterol…although it also helps stem progression of the plaque on the brain. Doing fine, although sometimes I get that “whoosh” dizziness that just takes me out for about one second. It’s a weird feeling.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 9, 2023

Hello @rubytue70

I read your post and I was wondering about the "whoosh dizziness." When you say, "takes me out for about one second" are you referring to fainting?

Does your doctor say that is caused by the ischemia or the medicine?

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pks3carlson | @pks3carlson | May 10, 2023

I have had the whoosh feeling also. In my case it lasts for say 10-15 minutes. I get double vision, and feel unbalanced. I ended up in the ER. I have cut back on caffeine also. I am on blood thinner Plavix, BP meds, and cholesterol meds. I feel good most of the time. I would love to know why this whoosh feeling occurs.

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