38 Year Female Hx Of Vetebral Artery Dissection, Stroke In

Posted on Thu, 9 Jan 2020

Question: 38 year female Hx of vetebral artery dissection, stroke in cerebellum. current medications: daily aspirin 325 mg, 20 mg rosuvastatin, 10 mg buspirone, claritin. i keep having this red flushing in my upper chest after eating and after showering. i have other non related symptoms randomly such as dizziness, trouble concentrating, headaches, eye pain. very concerned and would like to be put in the right direction. and have an idea of what this could be.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

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I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms ( flushing in your upper chest after eating or showering) could be related to an allergy reaction.

I don't think that these symptoms are related to the vertebral artery dissection or the stroke.

The dizziness and headaches, could be related to the stroke. But, I would recommend consulting with an ophtalmologist for a physical exam and examine your eyes.

The troubles with concentration could be related to the accumulated stress.

Anyway, your symptoms are not indicative of any serious medical disorder.

So, try to relax and don't worry too much about it.

I would just recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values during those episodes of flashing and headaches, in order to exclude possible blood pressure fluctuations.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

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