Stroke territory, or why a concussion at work caused me to learn I’m a stroke victim.
Posted by cop_chick@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 5 comments
So I got hit in the head at work, and had a concussion, and went to the ER.
After the ct scan, I found out I had a remote left basal ganglion lacunar infarct, or a small stroke. Now I’m obligated to take bay aspirin for life and can’t ride a motorcycle anymore, which sucks.
Get checked folks
dbrmn73@reddit
Honest question, how does this affect riding?
shamashedit@reddit
Cognitive and visual processing are slower in stroke victims, visual neglect, seizure risks and a few other medical reasons to not get in a bike. The biggest one being the blood thinners one goes in. They keep you from clotting so if you have a spill, you're likely to bleed out.
Over time, stroke victims can get back on a bike, it's highly recommended they don't for some time after.
cop_chick@reddit (OP)
It isn’t so much that it directly affects riding, but now I’m terrified that if I have a bigger one I’ll just fall off and die
lowfreq33@reddit
You could fall off and die anyway, motorcycles are inherently dangerous, especially when you add other drivers into the equation. Might as well enjoy yourself.
ProgressPractical848@reddit
Get an MRI please for better delineation and confirmation. Then see a neurologist to find out how to decrease your risk of future strokes.