Dissection Update

The scan from November shows that the clot that formed at the point of the arterial dissection has dissolved.

The preventative plan now is to:

1. NOT do standard Army sit-ups (the Army is considering going away from this style anyway).
2. Stay on Plavix but stop the Aspirin.  This is currently indefinite until age or other future unknown medical issues dictate otherwise.  The reason is that since the original dissection was spontaneous, if another happens, the platelet therapy will reduce the risk of as stroke caused by the dissection clotting.  Research on spontaneous dissections recommends 6 months of Plavix and Aspirin and I am beyond that point.  
3. Go to the hospital if I get anything beyond my standard low-grade and short-term headache.

Exercise plan:

1. Gradual return to my previous cardio and muscle exercise regimen.
2. No hold-the-back-of-your-head sit-ups (to be safe).
3. No more power-lifting or work-out sessions with my WWE buddies.

It feels good to be (mostly) out of the clear.  The neurologist read some statistics regarding spontaneous dissections.  3/75 people in a study experience a second dissection within a year.  2/3 were bilateral (occurred on the other side artery).  According to statistics, I have about a 1% change annual that I will have another dissection.

So nothing new from now on until something new happens.

Oops. Forgot the update.

Recent news in the CAD saga (summary):

-Wasn't impressed by the Air Force neurologist
-Air Force radiology lab messed up some scans and lost our confidence
-Had an MRI/MRA at the local Army post
-Switched primary care from Air Force tonArmy
-Saw my new D.O. To get an Army neuro referral
-Neuro appointment on Dec 19th

I decided I needed to start seeing an Army doc at an Army facility so that then could effect my exercise and physical limitations. I am due for an Army physical fitness test soon and need to avoid issues.

More post Dec 19th.