Arnold Clavio shares near-death experience because of stroke

📷 Broadcaster Arnold Clavio | PEP.ph

Veteran broadcaster Arnold Clavio shared on his Instagram account about his near-death experience after suffering from hemorrhagic stroke.

In a detailed post, Arnold recalled feeling numb while driving home last June 11.

“Isang regular na araw. Pauwi na ako galing Eastrodge Golf Course. Habang nasa biyahe, nakaramdam ako ng matinding pamamanhid sa kanang braso at binti. Di ko na rin maramdaman ang pag-apak sa pedal ng gas at break,” he recalled.

“Huminto ako sa isang gasoline station para i-check ang sarili ko. Papunta ng restroom hindi na ako makalakad. Kailangan ko na may mahawakan. Agad kong tiningnan ang sarili ko sa salamin kung tabingi ba ang mukha ko o magazine ang mata ko. Wala naman kaya balik na ko sa sasakyan. At hindi ito naging madali.

“Sabi ko, titigil ako sa unang ospital na makikita ko. Kaya mula Antipolo, maingat ako na nag-drive sa Sumulong highway hanggang makarating ako sa Emergency Room ng Fatima University Medical Center,” Arnold added.

After a few tests, he learned that his blood pressure was 220/120 and his blood sugar was 270 .

“Inirekomenda na isailalim ako sa CT Scan. Doon nakita na may ‘slight bleeding’ ako sa kaliwang bahagi ng aking utak. At sa oras na yon , ako ay nagkaroon na ng ‘HEMORRHAGIC STROKE’!” he said.

After which, Arnold was wheeled off to the St. Lukes Hospital for further observation.

With his experience, the veteran broadcaster learned a few lessons about physical health.

“ARAL: Feeling ok does not mean your ok … Feeling good does not mean we’re good .. Listen to your body .. Traydor ang hypertension ! Always check your BP,” he said. (NIGEL CHAVEZ DE ESTRADA)