- 06/09/2014 (2:44:27 pm)
- Bob Mulrenin
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Thanks for stopping by this fine Monday in Norman, Oklahoma. Let's grill....
It's been an interesting past few days.
After returning home from a great experience at the annual caulifloweralleyclub.org function in Las Vegas I had another issue of disorientation on Thursday upon landing in OKC and my wife insisted on taking me to the emergency room in Norman.
I was treated for stroke-like symptoms for two days in the hospital in their stroke care unit. I don't remember Tuesday morning whatsoever including driving myself to the OKC airport, my wife as in Vegas already as I had to stay behind and record a podcast, nor do I recall boarding the plane in OKC for Vegas.
I presented Terry Taylor with a much deserved Iron Mike award at the CAC and have no memory of what I said. That's scary. About a month ago I took a fall in our home that had me hitting my head on our wood floor but I no sold it and never mentioned it to my wife. I assumed that the loss of memory and lost days were a result of that.
After enduring multiple MRI's and numerous tests on my brain and heart it was determined that my prolonged use of Ambien as a sleep aid to combat my insomnia was the primary culprit of my issues. Ambien is a 'temporary' solution to insomnia but I have been taking it for years. Not good. The side affects of Ambien are scary, read about them, of which now I know. If you are taking it, I strongly suggest that you consult your physician.
My meds have now been all adjusted and I am back on a healthy path of diet and exercise and, obviously, NO Ambien. The hallucinogenic issues with the drug are scary and I will never use that medication again.
One interesting thing that the MRI showed was that I actually did have a stroke years ago that went undetected. As is said in WWE, one can be sick at work just as easily as one can at work. I took one vacation there in 20+ years so I obviously loved my work. Old school work ethic can be both a blessing and a curse. That's all on me as I could have taken a vacation any time that I had chosen.
Terry Taylor called me Sunday night to thank me for introducing him @CACReunion and I told him thanks but that I did not recall a single word that I said while doing so. That's not a good thing. He said that I did well and that he was happy which is all that mattered to me.
I want to thank first of all my wife Jan for taking such great care of me and insisting tat I get care for my issues. Plus, literally dozens of friends who called, texted or emailed me was heart warming.
Steve Austin was the first to call me while I was hospitalized. Vince McMahon also made a very timely and heartfelt call when I was needing a boost while waiting on more test results. Plus, it's always great hearing from my old partner @Jerry Lawler who always makes me laugh.
The amount of tweets that I received @JRsBBQ was amazing. Thanks to you all. I wish I could answer everyone personally.
I will reduce my work load....take the proper meds....eat better....exercise more and travel less going forward. Life is good and I'm blessed that my wife and team of doctors here in Norman took extra good care of me to put me back on the road to recovery.
Also, the amount of tests that I took gave me solace that my brain, heart and other vital organs are in great shape which is a relief in many ways. Perhaps this health issue was a blessing in disguise.
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