TIA symptoms but ALL tests come back negative for anything

Posted by calanbrown @calanbrown, Mar 14, 2025

I am looking for someone that has had a similar experience. TIA symptoms,was brought to the emergency room and admitted and treated as possible stroke patient. All tests come back negative for stroke related attack. Brain and heart and blood showed nothing indications of anything at all. Ruled out diabetic problems, medication problems, drinking or drug problems, physical or physical activity problems.

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echo898 | @echo898 | Jan 24 12:30pm

In reply to @SusanEllen66 "How did you know you were having or had a TIA? What did it feel or..." + (show)

@SusanEllen66 I became dizzy and sat down, then went to lie down. Then I had my arm and leg on my left side with whooshes of tingling. My lips on the left side and tongue also tingled. I could still smile evenly, so I knew I wasn’t having a stroke. In the ER, both arms were tingling at various times. They found no damage at all, thank God.

foundryrat743 | @foundryrat743 | Dec 2, 2025

Thanks for sharing! My condolences on the passing of your Mom!

roxiesmom13 | @roxiesmom13 | Dec 1, 2025

My mother had numerous Tia episodes over several years. We were told nothing was seen on ct/mri which is usual since they are transient and leave no permanent damage. The diagnosis of Tia was confirmed when a ct scan was done during the episode and then showed nothing on a second scan a few hours later. Mom did end up with dementia (vascular due to decrease of blood flow in brain but not a clot)) and passed at 95. Signs of Tia was slurred speech, drooping eyelids etc. which appear like a stoke. They are often the precursor to a stroke and need to be evaluated.

missladybug | @missladybug | Nov 30, 2025

In reply to @randallshields56 "@missladybug I only wish you the best, really -----prayer is sent , just had to do..." + (show)

@randallshields56 Thank you, sir. I wish you the best as well.,,,and yes, we got this.We are strong. We have to be strong to walk this journey. Prayers up for you and all of us going through this. 🙏🏾

Randy Shields | @randallshields56 | Nov 30, 2025

In reply to @missladybug "👋 Same thing with me. I was hospitalized 6 times in last 5 months for 1..." + (show)

@missladybug I only wish you the best, really -----prayer is sent , just had to do that for you. stay strong and if able and the chance get some prayer group's going its a mazing how much power in prayer chains.

missladybug | @missladybug | Nov 30, 2025

👋
Same thing with me. I was hospitalized 6 times in last 5 months for 1 TIA and others instances were possible TIA and severe left sided weakness. Also, they didn't rule out migraines, albeit I have never had a migraine in my life. Sigh.

My symptoms were:lightheaded, left side numbness, tingling, visual disturbances, feeling confused and mild facial droop.

My previous MRI demonstrated 2 past strokes. Chronic Infarcts.

kdalda75 | @kndaustin71 | Nov 30, 2025

Have your symptoms presented just once? Might consider Migraine Head ache etiology. Some auras present that way and then may or may not be followed by migrainous headache. Great that your work-up was negative for all the major issues. If it continues you might want to consider a neurology consult for migraine headaches.

SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael | @SusanEllen66 | Nov 29, 2025

I have Functional Neurological Disorder. FND. Sometimes my body just freezes, and I can’t speak. It. Comes on suddenly and goes away about 15 minutes.

calanbrown | @calanbrown | Nov 28, 2025

I’m so sorry to hear about your wife’s issues. This was new and very helpful information for me. Thank you for sharing. I hope they get things figured out for you😊