Meadbh
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Thanks so much for the advice everyone. I just got off the phone with my sister and she is going to sit down and talk with my aunt about this tomorrow. She hopefully will get thru to her and try to get her to go to the doctor ASAP but if not, then she will definitely accompany her to her physical which she said was on the 29th. Hopefully we can get it sorted out.
If this is TIA's is this normal that it could go on this long, more than a year, and the if they are getting more frequent, is this a sign that a major stroke is becoming more likely?
Perhaps she is in denial, but if so, how do you convince someone that they need to seek help NOW?
I don't think it is a good idea to wait 13 days. I suggest your sister call the physician today and describe the symptoms. If the physician is up to date, he or she should offer a same day appointment. If not, this is a legitimate reason to visit the Emergency Room.
Yes, if they are getting more frequent, a major stroke is more likely.
And yes, getting treatment makes a big difference, as in 80% of major strokes prevented.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673607614482
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