{{'I had my CVA way back in 2006 whilst serving in the military, I bounced back pretty quickly. I have had to subsequent TIA\'s 2014/18, still serving in the military. I have left the ADF on medical grounds, tge strokes were just part of the issues that lead to my medical discharge. PTSD, anxiety, knees, shoulders all operated on, and I had injured my back on several occasions. However, since 2006 I have loved with weakness and fatigue to the left side of my body and it\'s getting worse. Being retired I can manage with rest but that just compounds my frustration of not being able to function properly. I have just turned 56, I dont want to continually feel this way. I keep as busy as I can but I still feel I\'m going down hill.'}}

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