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Self-care after a TIA
- Have regular check-ups with your GP. Your GP may start you on preventative and blood pressure lowering treatment. It will also monitor your medications, and manage any long-term conditions, such as diabetes.
- Learn the FAST check so that you can recognise the symptoms of a stroke. If you have had a TIA, you have a higher risk than normal of having a stroke. So it's important you are aware of what to look out for.
- Discuss risk factors and lifestyle changes with your GP. For example, they may tell you to:
- Keep active. It is important to stay active after a TIA. Physical activity can improve your strength and balance and reduce your risk of a stroke. The Stroke Foundation's Community support and help page has information about rehabilitation programmes, staying fit and healthy and finding recreational activities.
- Do not drive for at least one month after you have had a TIA.
Getting help
GP
If you need to find a GP, you can search on this map.
The Stroke Foundation
The Canterbury branch of the Stroke Foundation can provide support such as home visits, advice and education, support groups, stroke clubs, and support for you, your family, and caregivers.
For information about funding that your GP might be able to use to reduce the cost of your health care, see Funding schemes at your general practice.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed September 2019.
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Review key: HITIA-17463
