Stroke warning signs and carotid blockages guidance
A reader asks about TIAs and stroke risk advising medical treatment and risk-reducing steps. Donohue explains TIAs as brain blood flow interruptions that flag future stroke, treatment options include aspirin and other meds, lifestyle changes, and possible carotid surgery if blockage is significant. A separate letter asks about carotid blockage exactly when surgery may be needed or second opinions, noting 70 percent blockage as a surgical threshold with collateral circulation if totally blocked and no symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donohue
Dear Abby on dating a politician who hides a same sex couple
In a reader letter from Northern California Jules asks if she is overreacting to her partner Jim who introduces others while ignoring her in public. Abby says the partner fears losing status with political cronies and advises on communication and self-respect.
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Abby
Jim
Jules
California
Allspice is a pure spice from Jamaica and elsewhere
A spice expert states allspice is not a blend but the dried unripened fruit of an evergreen tree grown in Jamaica and other regions. It tastes like cinnamon nutmeg and cloves and is used in cakes pies relishes meats and more with shelf life three to four years.
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Brooke and Bailey
Philadelphia
Jamaica
Guatemala
Honduras
Leeward Islands
Mexico
Heloise
SSS
P.O
San Antonio
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