Possibly not a stroke, but an as yet to be diagnosed illness?

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See MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16191212/

Apparently, Johnson's spokesman is saying it might not be a stroke. More to come.

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Anonymous said…
Possible TIA??????


http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4781
8:09 PM
Anonymous said…
That would be great because a TIA would mean that a full recovery would be expected. The last news report I heard said that he was unable to verbalize- so I am not sure what is really going on, but I wish him a speedy recovery.
8:48 PM
Anonymous said…
Please pray for a speedy and healthy recovery for Sen. Johnson. Even if you do not pray - now is the time to step forward and do whats right for this situation.

My prayers are with the Johnson family as they deal with this unpleasant and startling situation that is among them.

I will continue to pray for a safe recovery from this shocking and tragic incedent.

Please don't be selfish - now is the time.

May God be with you at this time Sen. Johnson at this time of pain.
9:02 PM
Anonymous said…
8:09 - I know a guy that had a TIA. He later died. There was no evident sign of major stroke.
1:01 AM
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