32 years old

[dkearns 0]

hey all. I'm 32 and and had a stroke about a month ago while on vaca in au. had all the tests and I'm normal and they can't find a reason to explain the stroke. Do I stop jumping, because that is what everyone wants and expects, or do I keep jumping, because that is what I want to do? Could it kill me? Could it not? I want to jump. What should I do? I have talked to two different doctors and neither one of them has said that skydiving was a direct cause of the stroke. The family has said that skydiving was a direct risk factor for my stroke, that and the smoking and the drinking and I am trying to minimize those risk factors. What do you all think? Has anyone else ever heard of anything like this? Can I keep jumping without dying or should I stop jumping?

[htrip 0]

stopping the drinking and smoking is the right thing to do and discuss it with your DR.

[Muenkel 0]

Yeah, I would say the smoking in particular is a given. I don't know how drinking, in moderation would be risky. But I definitely would get atleast a second opinion in regard to skydiving. Have you had your cholestoral and tryglycerides checked?

Good luck,
Chris

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[nubain1 0]

Sounds like a TIA or Transient Ischemic Attack or a mini stroke.The sympotoms are the same but ususally resolve with no aftereffects.Except for the increased chance of a full blown stroke happening.Talk to your Doc and see what they recomend.They may put you on a blood thinner like Coumadin to help reduce the risk of a clot forming and causeing a stroke.IT should'nt keep you grounded.But see what the doc says.

[rhino 0]

Could have been stress??

I wouldn't stop jumping. It is some of the only stress relief we have!!

Glad you are o.k.

Rhino

[Muenkel 0]

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Sounds like a TIA or Transient Ischemic Attack or a mini stroke.The sympotoms are the same but ususally resolve with no aftereffects.

I have to disagree with this one statement. TIA's should not be ignored and do no resolve themselves on their own. TIA's are generally a sign of blockage or buildup in an artery, most likely the carotid artery. That must be ruled out. If he had a TIA, then his body did him a big favor, because he can now seek treatment and avoid a full stroke. BTW, strokes are very treatable today.

Chris

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[bobsled92 0]

I'm not really a Doctor but, I play one at the WFFC(late @ nite only)
********This is THE wrong place to get info on your situation. Get checked /tested,and make it your priority #1, jumping later.
A friend of mine a a stroke that that only affected certain things for him and he is my size on sub 100sq ft canopies, swooping away.
>>>>>>>>>>>>BUT<<<<<<<<<<<<
He dealt with his health 1st, then the jumping.
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[RevJim 0]

I'm 32, have absurdly low blood pressure and pulse rates, and recently quit smoking.

Take it easy for a bit, and see how your body reacts to minor stress level changes, before you attempt major ones (like leaping willingly from an airplane).

Chances are you'll be fine, but really, keep a close eye on all the signs your body gives you, and I mean EVERY ONE. It could mean the difference between life/death or normal life/partial paralization.

It's your life, live it!
Karma
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[wmw999 2,446]

I third the "talk to your doctor" opinion. But I'm writing this to say that if your current doctor is dead set against skydiving in general, you won't necessarily get a good opinion from him. Make sure, if he or she tells you that skydiving is off your list for now, that it's because of something specific to YOU.

Getting a second opinion to confirm if you can keep doing something important to you is perfectly valid. Really. And good luck. Quit smoking. Quitting drinking is good too, but unless you're in way deep, smoking is worse.

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[LouDiamond 1]

OK maybe you were just being brief in your statement or maybe I have just had too many red bull's and vodka tonight. Explain to me how skydiving is responsible for your stroke? What next, surgeons generals warnings on skydiving equipment? I think maybe a lifestyle habit may have been the root cause and was possibly made worse by skydiving, but I don't buy that skydiving is the cause. Thats just my drunken opinion and i reserve the right to change it when i'm sober

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[freeflir29 0]

I say FUCK IT...you have to die of something right? "Go fast.....take chances....and for God's sake....don't wear a helmet!"

[dkpbxman 0]

The family's thinking may be that while the blood vessels in your brain were weak, they normally wouldn't have popped (stroke) but that the change in pressure encountered on the ride to altitude caused it.

[jtval 0]

GO SEE A DR.
and a SECOND DR.

draw your own conclusion its your body something should set off the bells and whistles, were you over exerting yourself on Vaca? change your diet? drink too much? smoke too much? suddenly find yourself wlaking and doing a lot more activitiy then normal(due to being on Vaca)?
all of these could set off an abundance of health problems

I would definitely QUIT SMOKING! if you see any of my responses and thread abou smoking you'll see how strongly I feel about it!

Heres just what I would do! I have no idea what your habits are but I would"
Start eating healthier
start a light execise program. not too heavy or youll end up in the hosp again!
and eat a little more real garlic. b/c to me a stroke would set off a HIGH chloestrol alarm. true or not it wouldnt hurt to get it lowered!
slow down on the alcohol etc. thats just waht I would do

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