Hi all I just got back from St.Marys hospital in Richmond visiting Eric M. He had a minnie stroke and lost control of his right arm and his speech for a short while,He has regained full use of his arm and most of his speech, He has some trouble saying some things but is doing good other than that.
He is going to have a MRI and MRA tonight and try to find out what is going on.
He is in good spirits and we had a good visit so keep him in your prayers if you pray.
He hopes to be home soon.
Calvin
Please give him my best wishes.
Tell him he needs to be riding more to keep young and fit :-)
Arnie
PLEASE tell him I'm thinking of him!!! Give him a big kiss for me Calvin!
Bloody hell, that's no good, it was hard to understand the fucker at the best of times.
OI!
ERIC!
Dumbarse, what have you gone and done now?
You better get well soon, don't make me come over there.
Fuck it, I will anyway.
Where are you?
Richmond eh?
That's in Virginia?
I am sorry to hear this. Please do tell him we're all pulling for him.
Thanks for letting us know Calvin.
Dan
it's important for all of us to remember how fragile life can be.....
get well soon Eric!
Frank
Quote from: racerman_27410 on September 27, 2010, 09:02:57 PM
it's important for all of us to remember how fragile life can be.....
Tell me about it!
Calvin, tell Eric that we're all here for him and hope he recovers fully as soon as possible.
Make sure he minds the Doctors!!!!!
Remind him that he owes me a beer..... :-)
DavidR.
This can be a scary situation for sure ; Calvin please give Eric my best wishes for a full recovery when you see him next.
Sorry to hear about this, Calvin...
Please pass Eric my best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Randy T
Indy
Got you in my thought Eric.
Pull through buddy.
Harvy
Quote from: yamispop on September 27, 2010, 08:09:46 PM
Hi all I just got back from St.Marys hospital in Richmond visiting Eric M. He had a minnie stroke and lost control of his right arm and his speech for a short while,He has regained full use of his arm and most of his speech, He has some trouble saying some things but is doing good other than that.
He is going to have a MRI and MRA tonight and try to find out what is going on.
He is in good spirits and we had a good visit so keep him in your prayers if you pray.
He hopes to be home soon.
Calvin
HOLY SHIT!!! Really sorry to hear this...heal well, Eric. And be damned careful when you get back on two wheels.
Rossi
Calvin,
Please pass on my wishes for a speedy recovery.
hang in there, eric!
Calvin can you call me, I got a new phone and don't have your #
So how long is he going to be in St.M's? If he's gonna be stuck there for a while I want to stop by. Of course his cell is turned off. -big surprise there right!
Quote from: ddlewis on September 28, 2010, 09:04:41 AM
Calvin can you call me, I got a new phone and don't have your #
So how long is he going to be in St.M's? If he's gonna be stuck there for a while I want to stop by. Of course his cell is turned off. -big surprise there right!
Dan,
he is on the 4th floor room 50
according to his wife he will be out of work for awhile so even if he isnt at the hospital he will be at home.
Frank
Thanks man.
Fack!
Eric, here's best wishes from my family to yours, and hopes for a full & speedy recovery.
Get well soon Eric!
Jon
May the doctors have great wisdom and your return to health be quick.
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Hello Folks. Here is whats happing at the moment. Last night the MRI and MRA did show evidence that I had a stroke. I am having a very hard time speaking at the moment. It is dificult for me to figured the right words what what I am trying to say.
I was able to come home this afternoon with just some drugs to lower by cholesterol. The speech theripist said I should be able to speak normaly in a 4-6 months or so. It will be a long journey to being better again, but I will work as hard as I can to be as well again.
Thank you all your support. I will be needing it....
Thanks again,,,,, Eric M
Hey Eric, it is good to see that you can use a keyboard.
If you entered your post by yourself, this is a very good sign. The ability for your brain to compose a message, then figure out which keys to push to communicate your message, and your hand to eye coordination to get this done, is most encouraging.
Best wishes and good thoughts are coming your way from Palm Desert.....
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 28, 2010, 06:34:32 PM
Hey Eric, it is good to see that you can use a keyboard.
If you entered your post by yourself, this is a very good sign. The ability for your brain to compose a message, then figure out which keys to push to communicate your message, and your hand to eye coordination to get this done, is most encouraging.
Best wishes and good thoughts are coming your way from Palm Desert.....
Pat, Thanks for the wishes...
The funny thing is it only took me an hour to write it...
Eric M
Glad to be home
Seriously Eric.
Welcome back, glad you're still cogent and with us. Given the fact that you're home and posting again, it necessarily means it could have been MUCH worse. Considering yourself fortunate just about now would likely go a long way towards the positive mental attitude that will help speed your recovery.
Welcome back!
Dan
Holy Crow! Eric, this is quite a shock (I can only imagine your reaction). Take it easy, listen to the docs and your therapists. Holler if you need anything, at all.
Speedy recovery!
Great to see you back already Eric. :greeting:
Harvy
Get well, brother.
As far as I'm concerned, you're a core member of this group, and one of my best friends. You, Calvin, Frank, Carey, Herny, Dean, Randy, Big Tim, countless others...it keeps me goin'. Non-riding days around the picnic table and the Rally Fire, just BS'n the afternoon away...not to be missed.
Be good. Be careful. Be Derek Magellan.
Rossi
Sorry if I left anyone out. You all mean a hell of a lot to me.
Dean's spill got slightly eclipsed by Eric's stroke. The over-achiever bastiche.
I've been a member here since around 2004, and a Rally attendee since 2006, as well as I can recall and photo evidence would indicate. I've never met a more pleasant, accepting, and helpful group of people. It's been a God-Damned delight, and I hope it continues.
Eric: You know we're behind you. Breath deeply, move slowly, and GET FRIKKIN' WELL, BROTHER!!! I don't want to spend future Rallys sitting around a picnic table in Boone trying to figure out how to modify something from The Scooter Store.
Although 1200cc's down the produce aisle could be pretty cool...
Rossi
Eric,
take it easy and follow doc's orders, you will be ok.
same thing happened to a friend of mine who was the po of my fj.
it took some time but he is still riding.
speech will improve with time.
Quote from: Mark Olson on September 29, 2010, 01:46:55 PM
speech will improve with time.
Hell, he's from Virginia. I could barely understand him before. :-)
Be patient Eric, we're all pulling for you!
DavidR.
Quote from: SlowOldGuy on September 29, 2010, 01:53:46 PM
Quote from: Mark Olson on September 29, 2010, 01:46:55 PM
speech will improve with time.
Hell, he's from Virginia. I could barely understand him before. :-)
Be patient Eric, we're all pulling for you!
DavidR.
I think it was the mustache.
Rossi
Quote from: rlucas on September 29, 2010, 01:43:26 PM
I've been a member here since around 2004, and a Rally attendee since 2006, as well as I can recall and photo evidence would indicate.
... Rally attendee since *2004*. ECSR. remember... something about sealing up orifices and clown shoes :empathy3:
I stand corrected.
And I still maintain that those shoes were cool. They matched the bike. :biggrin:
Rossi
Quote from: rlucas on September 29, 2010, 03:33:14 PM
I stand corrected.
And I still maintain that those shoes were cool. They matched the bike. :biggrin:
Rossi
I
liked the shoes.
Carey's
disco boots, however... :biggrin:
Randy T
Indy
Rock, I remember those those shoes... I thought someone saying, lane 7 was now open for your bowing enjoyment..... :sarcastic:
FFS it can have been me......
Eric M
Carey, boots where something all the rage in the 80's..
(http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu349/Yamifj1200/Misc%20FJ%20pics/Theolddays.jpg)
Eric M
Whats this BS "HE'S FROM VIRGINIA",I AM FROM THE STATE OF VIRGINIA AND DAMED NEAR LIVE NEXT DOOR TO HIM AND i DON'T HAVE ANY TROUBLE AT ALL UNDERSTANDING HIM BEFORE OR AFTER THE STROKE VIRSUS THOSE OF YOU FROM FOREIGN LANDS LIKE TEXAS AND ILLINOIS.
CALVIN
Quote from: yamispop on September 29, 2010, 05:34:15 PM
Whats this BS "HE'S FROM VIRGINIA",I AM FROM THE STATE OF VIRGINIA AND DAMED NEAR LIVE NEXT DOOR TO HIM AND i DON'T HAVE ANY TROUBLE AT ALL UNDERSTANDING HIM BEFORE OR AFTER THE STROKE VIRSUS THOSE OF YOU FROM FOREIGN LANDS LIKE TEXAS AND ILLINOIS.
CALVIN
What? I didn't catch that.
Rossi
Oh, and tRoy...luv ya like a brother, man, but my shoes never tried to assasinate someone with a bottle rocket. ("IT'S ON!!!!)
Just sayin'... :wacko3:
Rossi
Quote from: yamispop on September 29, 2010, 05:34:15 PM
Whats this BS "HE'S FROM VIRGINIA",I AM FROM THE STATE OF VIRGINIA AND DAMED NEAR LIVE NEXT DOOR TO HIM AND i DON'T HAVE ANY TROUBLE AT ALL UNDERSTANDING HIM BEFORE OR AFTER THE STROKE VIRSUS THOSE OF YOU FROM FOREIGN LANDS LIKE TEXAS AND ILLINOIS.
CALVIN
Calvin....... even us further west foreigners..... well me anyway....... have no problem understanding Eric.
I've spoken with him over Skype on at least one occasion from memory.
Same for Frank M and Steve C..........
Harvy
Quote from: Yamifj1200 on September 29, 2010, 04:35:56 PM
Rock, I remember those those shoes... I thought someone saying, lane 7 was now open for your bowing enjoyment..... :sarcastic:
Eric M
THE SHOES... you be the judge.
(http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/rktmanfj/gallery2F20045FSpring5FRally2C5FEast5FCoast2FPict00772Ejpg.jpg)
Randy T
Indy
Damn, Eric.
My wife had herself a small stroke last summer - very small, fortunately. She claims there is a bit more of a memory problem since then (although she's still not as bad as I am naturally!) and claims that's part of why she'll never really remember which foot is the shifter and which is the brake.
Take your meds, take it easy, and heal fast & well. Glad as hell to see you posting.
- Bill
Quote from: Bill_Rockoff on September 29, 2010, 08:07:55 PM
Damn, Eric.
Take your meds, take it easy, and heal fast & well. Glad as hell to see you posting.
- Bill
Bill, I am getting better every single day, and luckily I am not on any meds at all. The speech therapist says I should improve every day for the next couple of months or so. In time I hope to be right as rain again... Thanks...
Eric M
Y'know, I just knew one of you honyocks would post that picture...
:blush:
Rossi
Eric,
Can I make up an embarrassing story about you to share since I don't have a real one? I don't know you other than through here but I sure wish you all the best! Hospitals suck but there are some things not well suited for DIY, medical emergencies and sex being but a few that spring to mind.
Doug
Quote from: carsick on September 30, 2010, 09:34:00 PM
Hospitals suck but there are some things not well suited for DIY, medical emergencies and sex being but a few that spring to mind.
Funny.
hang in there eric! so good to see you typing and keeping up the communication.
-d
Eric, I apologize I didn't see this till now....Wishing you a speedy speech recovery and all the rest that goes with it!
Oh and I understand your speech just FINE....it's called Southern English!
NancyK
Just a heads up folks, First off thanks to everyone who has posted here and has sent me emails, your support has been overwhelming. My neurologist is impressed with my quick recovery and has turned my over to my family doctor. He is now trying to get my medications working and not messing with my head. I still get tired, but I hope to be riding again be the end of the month or so. He thinks I will make a complete recovery. In time I should be back to my old self again....
Thanks again friends...
Eric M
that is great news, keep up the good work . :good:
almost time for a stress free ride.
Please send our best wishes to Eric on behalf of me and my wife. Get better soon and get out and ride again. That's spitting in the Devil's eye!!! :diablo:
Everyone over the age of 45 should take a baby aspirin or 125 mg aspirin with their first meal of the day. Aspirin only gets absorbed with food, so make sure you eat something with it. Both my parents died of heart disease (mom was 48 and my dad was 58) and I've done this daily since 2005. Helps prevent platelet aggregation and clots from forming (or rather) or getting too big.
Kinda like the forrest fire motto, only you can prevent them. From either heredity or bad eating habits. Just sayin'.
Quote from: Pocket Bike Tim on October 11, 2010, 08:00:54 PM
Everyone over the age of 45 should take a baby aspirin or 125 mg aspirin with their first meal of the day. Aspirin only gets absorbed with food, so make sure you eat something with it. Both my parents died of heart disease (mom was 48 and my dad was 58) and I've done this daily since 2005. Helps prevent platelet aggregation and clots from forming (or rather) or getting too big.
Kinda like the forrest fire motto, only you can prevent them. From either heredity or bad eating habits. Just sayin'.
Why Tim your concern is simply overwhelming.......
Eric M