Has anyone had a TIA (a minor stroke)?

And what were the symptoms and prognosis?

I'm seeking medical advice, but my appt isn't until tomorrow peeps, but thanks for your messages of support.

I've had 2 TIA's this year. The 1st one in January I didn't even know I'd had one, only when talking to my neurologist after my 2nd one did the penny drop!
The second in February caused unusual vision problems, confusion and speech problems. Based on the last 6 months of testing I would suggest if you have the slightest inkling you may of had a TIA or Stroke to seek a medical opinion. The symptoms are so broad and varied between people it's better to be safe than sorry.
A TIA by definition has no long term lasting effects. Though other conditions, and possible causes for the TIA can often be found. I was found to have a blood-clotting disorder and congenital heart defects after having my post-TIA tests. These can now be addresses reducing my risk of more TIA's and full Stroke.
Hope that helps
Good luck and Good health!

What are the symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

The intensity and location of the blood limitation to the brain will determine what symptoms will present as a result of a stroke or TIA. Many people present with confusion, weakness, and lethargy. If the loss of blood supply is in an area supplied by the carotid arteries, a classic presentation may include weakness or paralysis and numbness of one side of the body. The whole side may be affected, or just one limb. Often there is a facial droop. If the stroke is on the left side of the body where the speech centers are located, there may be difficulty understanding words or speaking. Partial vision loss may also be part of the constellation of symptoms.

Strokes involving the vertebral arteries decrease blood supply to the base of the brain and may cause a drop attack (a sudden fall while walking or standing, and then a quick recovery), an unexpected collapse, incoordination or difficulty walking.

The important distinction between stroke and TIA is resolution of the symptoms. By definition, the symptoms of a TIA must completely resolve. And, while this most often occurs within the first few minutes after symptom onset, it may take up to 24 hours to have complete return to normal.

A special type of TIA is amaurosis fugax. Transient blindness in one eye occurs because debris from a narrowed carotid artery clogs the artery (ophthalmic artery) that supplies blood to the back of the eye.

I had several TIAs prior to having a stroke in my occipital lobe.

Good luck,

Tex

slurred speech
drooling
facial drooping
weakness on one side of the body
increase in blood pressure

The prognosis is fine it is over in about 10-15 min. Everything resolves on its own. However it is a precursor to a full on stroke.