Transient Global Amnesia (TGA)

[dun0eag]

I wonder if anyone else on this forum has suffered a TGA and would be prepared to discuss the aftermath in terms of their GA flying......

[pilotmike]

I wonder if anyone else on this forum has suffered a TGA and would be prepared to discuss the aftermath in terms of their GA flying......

I can't remember whether I've had that, but I'll get right back to you if it comes back to me.

Now, where was I?

[Radgirl]

Might be worth putting this on the medical forum

Would be helpful to have some more details. I presume you have seen a neurologist, had a battery of tests and been given a definitive diagnosis....

[dun0eag]

Thanks Radgirl. Someone was kind enough to move this to the medical forum.

Yes, I have seen a neurologist, had lots of tests - including a brain MRI - and been given a definitive diagnosis. I have been referred to CAA guidance entitled, "Certification after Cerebrovascular Events Stroke & Transient Ischaemic Attack" but having sought definitions of these on the web it seems to me that I have suffered none of them.

I was just wondering whether other people who'd experienced TGA had been ushered down the same track and how that worked out.

[Radgirl]

The tests are to exclude other causes - it is a diagnosis made when we cant find another reason. Cause unknown but often seen in patients with migraine. The good news is it isnt a warning of anything dreadful, but can recur so the regulator may be tricky. And there is no treatment as far as I know, but I am not a neurologist.

[dun0eag]

Thanks Radgirl. I have sent you an e-mail. You are quite right, there is no treatment. The consultants tell me there is nothing to treat! And I feel fine in myself.

[VH-MLE]

One of my (highly respected) work colleagues had one of these events - the same day as he passed his Class 1 medical assessment. The diagnostic process was identical to the way Radgirl explained it. Unfortunately he has lost his Class 1 medical certificate for 12 months & pending no more re-occurrences, he should get it back albeit with must fly with another pilot on board which won't be an issue for him. He was told the chances of a re-occurrence are extremely slim.

Good luck...

VH-MLE