Life's little surprises

miller6 · Post by **miller6** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:52 am

I recently had a stroke at the young age of 39. Seven blood clots caused damage to the right side of my brain. My left arm and leg are weak, I walk slow and get dizzy when I move around. The cause of the clots wasn't identified so it could recur anytime.

I quit smoking and drinking in the hopes of avoiding further strokes, there's no saying what's in store for me hereafter. For all I know, each gaming session could be my last.

Lemme tell ya, life sure looks a whole lot different when the finish line that was so far away before is suddenly potentially just around the bend.

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rabindranath72 · Post by **rabindranath72** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:22 am

Hey Brian, sorry to hear that. As a professional statistican working in the medical field, I can tell you that the chances of having a recurrence are quite low, provided that you stay under control, and do not abuse yourself (stopping drinking and smoking is a good start!). Usually, such young people die at the first strike; but if they survive, they usually do not have problems again.

Best wishes

Antonio

miller6 · Post by **miller6** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:24 am

rabindranath72 wrote:
Hey Brian, sorry to hear that. As a professional statistican working in the medical field, I can tell you that the chances of having a recurrence are quite low, provided that you stay under control, and do not abuse yourself (stopping drinking and smoking is a good start!). Usually, such young people die at the first strike; but if they survive, they usually do not have problems again.

Best wishes

Antonio

I couldn't be happier to hear that.
Thanks for that encouraging info.

Brian
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rabindranath72 · Post by **rabindranath72** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:30 am

miller6 wrote:
I couldn't be happier to hear that.
Thanks for that encouraging info.

Brian

do not worry, friend!

Are you taking aspirins or something like that? This is usually a very cheap and effective way to avoid blood clots; it is also used as a preventive treatment for "angina pectoris"

miller6 · Post by **miller6** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:35 am

rabindranath72 wrote:
do not worry, friend!

Are you taking aspirins or something like that? This is usually a very cheap and effective way to avoid blood clots; it is also used as a preventive treatment for "angina pectoris"

I'm on prescription blood thinner medication and aspirin as well. Hopefully that'll do the trick.

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:46 am

Brian, sorry to hear about your stroke. Hopes and prayers for a full and speedy recovery.

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rabindranath72 · Post by **rabindranath72** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:48 am

miller6 wrote:
I'm on prescription blood thinner medication and aspirin as well. Hopefully that'll do the trick.

Brian

Perfect! All will be well Just make sure to not take aspirins without first eating something, otherwise you could experience problems with the stomach. Well, I guess your doctor already told you that
Cheers,

Antonio

Metathiax · Post by **Metathiax** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:07 pm

Best of wishes on the road to complete recovery.

Take care.
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Orpheus · Post by **Orpheus** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 1:18 pm

I'm sorry to hear that it happened, but glad to hear that you're ok. Glad to hear that you've quit smoking and are taking care of your self. You have my prayers.

Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 1:54 pm

Sorry to hear that! See, some things are worse than getting ripped apart by a Troll Lord!!
But, on the serious side, take care! Here's to a speedy recovery!!

moriarty777 · Post by **moriarty777** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 2:44 pm

My best wishes to you and your family... May your recovery be a quick and good one.

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Julian Grimm · Post by **Julian Grimm** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 2:45 pm

Glad to hear you came out of it! And here's to getting back to normal. You are in my prayers and continue to look at the positive.
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 2:54 pm

Man, I'm fortunate to have met you, and I hope the best for your recovery and future. I don't really know what else to say, as this sort of thing is not my purview... but, you'd better be at the next con I'm at, as I've got a halfling that needs to steal some more from that kitchen!

pactmaster · Post by **pactmaster** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:15 pm

Also wishing you the swiftest of recoveries and a full and happy life devoid of further such complications.

Omote · Post by **Omote** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:20 pm

Best wishes, quick recovery, and the strength of the Crusaders!

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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:25 pm

Brian, sorry to hear this news. I hope you have a full and speedy recovery. It sounds like you've taken the right steps to protect yourself going forward. Best wishes to a fellow Crusader/gamer!
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Nifelhein · Post by **Nifelhein** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:41 pm

Brian, i am really sorry to hear this. Last year a friend of mine had a stroke at the age of 24, he is still a college student, eats too many hamburgers and trash food, he has changed a bit of his habits, and went to a SPA and lost 12 Kg on this january.
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Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 5:08 pm

hey Brian,

I was thinking for the last week or two to e-mail you because you had "dissappeared". Now I see why.

I have had a Pulmonary Embolism on April 19th of 1999. I had another big deep vein thrombosis in late October of 2005. I was able to recognize it for what it was because of the "pain" that preluded my 1999 Embolism. So I got treated for a DVT instead of a heart, lung, or brain embolism.

I am on blood thinners for the rest of my life.

Since we suspect you and I share a lot of ancestory you and I may share a genetic predisposition for these clots. Which is the best my doctors have been able to come up with. I never drank to any kind of excess, never smoked, etc... The only possible predisposition I have had is being over weight.

So I have only that one "factor" (over weight) and the possible genetic predisposition due to my heritage. I forget which nationality/ethnicity the doctor cited.

Plus I naturally have a very high clotting factor (IE I stop bleeding very fast) but they say that is not a "factor".

Anyways, be careful, take the blood thinners, take care of yourself, and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

sieg · Post by **sieg** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 5:57 pm

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, and all the best!

...though maybe it'd help if you ate a few less player characters for breakfast, eh?
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DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:00 pm

Stay positive and keep doing your thing. I'll raise a horn to your health in symbel.

miller6 · Post by **miller6** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:03 pm

I appreciate everyone's good wishes and prayers. Simply can't thank you all enough. Keeping a positive outlook has been a real struggle.

I'll be at LGGC if it kills me (poor wording? LOL.)

Brian Miller
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Post by **Breakdaddy** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:28 pm

Werd, Miller. Keep yourself safe and stay healthy, chieftain. You are not authorized to have further medical conditions without written permission (and you'll not be getting it), we can't afford to have a man down in the Crusade.

Stuie · Post by **Stuie** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:31 pm

Ouch - I'm just a little bit older than you and recently found out I have high blood pressure that needs medicating. Glad I caught it when I did.

I've enjoyed your adventure write-ups and descriptions of gaming with your family... I just recently began running a campaign with my two oldest sons. Just last night I was telling my wife about you and your family gaming sessions - hope they continue well into the future!

Take care of yourself and best wishes!
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angelius · Post by **angelius** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:41 pm

Hey man stay healthy! We enjoy your contributions to C&C too much to have to let you go that easily!
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Maliki · Post by **Maliki** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:01 pm

Best wishes and prayers for a full and speedy recovery.
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pineappleleader · Post by **pineappleleader** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:38 pm

Brian:

Sorry to hear this.
Best wishes to you and your family.

Here's to a speedy and full recovery.
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Lurker · Post by **Lurker** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:18 pm

Sorry to hear....

Best wishes & prayers for you & your family!
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StealthSuitStanley · Post by **StealthSuitStanley** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:24 pm

Brian,

You have my prayers and encouragement to keep yourself healthy.

*looks around*

Now where's that wand of healing...
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miller6 · Post by **miller6** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:27 am

StealthSuitStanley wrote:
*looks around*

Now where's that wand of healing...

No doubt. Hey, if you find it, be sure to pass it this way before it runs out of charges.
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Zudrak · Post by **Zudrak** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:34 pm

Brian,

I pray the Lord keeps you and heals you. Gary Gygax himself seems to be faring very well after his stroke. So, may you also reach your 60's and 70's.

God bless and Happy gaming,

Zudrak
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