<human>: Hello, I just turned 50 last August. I was told by a neurologist that sometime in my life I ve had two mini strokes. That was 2 years ago. Just today I ve noticed my speech is slightly slurred and for over a month I ve had weakness and pain in my left hip and thigh . I thought the pain was maybe arthritis . I ve had an X-ray and was seen by an orthopedic doctor and my hip bones are fine yet I still have the pain and weakness. I am an avid bike rider and also walk allot. I walk or ride to work (6 miles a day total) 5 days a week. I can deal with the hip/thigh issue, my concern now is the slurred speech. I don t drink alcohol and I sound (to me only so far) as though I ve been drinking. I take one baby aspirin a day and cholesterol medication at bedtime. My cholesterol is at a normal level. Can you give me an idea of what could be going on? Thank you
<bot>: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Based on your symptoms we need to exclude a brain stroke. If possible, consult a neurologist and get a brain MRI done. Since you are already taking aspirin and statins, the risk of you getting a bigger stroke is minimal, so, there is no need to worry. Also, you can get yourself evaluated for risk factors such as diabetes, high BP, homocysteine, etc. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/