McConnell does not have seizure disorder, did not suffer stroke, says Capitol physician

[mystery-ak]

 McConnell does not have seizure disorder, did not suffer stroke, says Capitol physician
by Al Weaver - 09/05/23 11:33 AM ET

Brian Monahan, the Capitol’s attending physician, said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) does not have a seizure disorder and did not suffer a stroke after a medical episode last week.

McConnell’s office released a letter Tuesday from Monahan to the GOP leader outlining the results of an exam.

McConnell froze for the second time in recent months last week when a reporter in Covington, Ky., asked him about his political plans when his term is up in 2026, leading to concern about this health. A spokesperson for the GOP leader said that the 30-second freeze came after he became “lightheaded.”

“My examination of you following your August 30, 2023 brief episode included several medical evaluations: brain MRI imaging, EEG study and consultations with several neurologists for a comprehensive neurology assessment,” Monahan said. “There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson’s disease.”

“There are no changes recommended in treatment protocols as you continue recovery from your March 2023 fall,” Monahan added.

A number of top Senate Republicans spoke with McConnell following the incident, with many in recent days continuing to signal strong support for the longest serving leader in the history of the upper chamber.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4187485-capitol-physician-rules-out-seizure-disorder-stroke-after-latest-mcconnell-freeze-up/

[mystery-ak]

McConnell to address the Senate when it reconvenes today.

[catfish1957]

Turdle has a good chance to step down from his leadership post and pull a Feinstein.

If he wasn't so drunk for power, he'd do what's best for nation and party.

[yodaspock]

He has a concussion!

[catfish1957]

He has a concussion!

Yeah he did.  But wasn't it months ago?  Healthy people with concussions recover, and don't have "blank screen" moments.  I think there may have been some peripheral issues. 

[Fishrrman]

"Brian Monahan, the Capitol’s attending physician, said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) does not have a seizure disorder and did not suffer a stroke after a medical episode last week."

So... Mitch's glitches were only minor...?

[mystery-ak]

 Paul challenges Capitol doctor’s diagnosis of McConnell as ‘clearly not accurate’
by Alexander Bolton   09/06/23 1:32 PM ET

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul (R) on Wednesday challenged Capitol Hill attending physician Brian Monahan’s finding that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s (Ky.) recent freeze-ups were possibly the result of dehydration as “misinformation” and “clearly not accurate.” 

Paul said he also thinks “most Americans” are skeptical of Monahan’s claims.

McConnell froze for about 20 seconds at a press conference in the Capitol in July, then for about 30 seconds while answering reporters’ questions in Kentucky last week. 

“When you get dehydrated you don’t have moments where your eyes look in the distance with a vacant look and you’re sort of basically unconscious with your eyes open. That is not a symptom of dehydration,” Paul told The Hill Wednesday morning. 

Paul, an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, also questioned Monahan ruling out the possibility that McConnell may be suffering from a seizure disorder based on an EEG, or electroencephalogram test.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4189892-paul-challenges-capitol-doctors-diagnosis-of-mcconnell-as-clearly-not-accurate/

[LMAO]

If you do a head CT scan on someone who’s had a TIA, it won’t always show up like a full blown stroke would

[Polly Ticks]

Paul challenges Capitol doctor’s diagnosis of McConnell as ‘clearly not accurate’
by Alexander Bolton   09/06/23 1:32 PM ET

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul (R) on Wednesday challenged Capitol Hill attending physician Brian Monahan’s finding that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s (Ky.) recent freeze-ups were possibly the result of dehydration as “misinformation” and “clearly not accurate.” 

Paul said he also thinks “most Americans” are skeptical of Monahan’s claims.

McConnell froze for about 20 seconds at a press conference in the Capitol in July, then for about 30 seconds while answering reporters’ questions in Kentucky last week. 

“When you get dehydrated you don’t have moments where your eyes look in the distance with a vacant look and you’re sort of basically unconscious with your eyes open. That is not a symptom of dehydration,” Paul told The Hill Wednesday morning. 

Paul, an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, also questioned Monahan ruling out the possibility that McConnell may be suffering from a seizure disorder based on an EEG, or electroencephalogram test.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4189892-paul-challenges-capitol-doctors-diagnosis-of-mcconnell-as-clearly-not-accurate/

Senator Paul is correct.  Having the Capitol physician spout what is obviously a load of hooey is not helpful and doesn't engender trust.

[Ghost Bear]

McConnell to address the Senate when it reconvenes today.

Anyone want to place bets on whether he has another "episode" during his address?

[roamer_1]

Where's that Iraqi 'it's fine' guy when you need him?

[Ghost Bear]

Where's that Iraqi 'it's fine' guy when you need him?

Not the one you requested, but maybe this will do:

[roamer_1]

Not the one you requested, but maybe this will do:

 

[DefiantMassRINO]

 

[240B]

HAHAHAHA ... that really made laugh (it really did) hahaha
I do not think that DEATH reads Leftist propaganda.
HaHaHa ... so silly