Had 2 tias. cholesterol was the cause. i had another tia and was told not to go to emergency but lie down and let it pass. what if it was a stroke?

Get another opinion : After a TIA, it’s usual to be put on meds, perhaps aspirin and persantine or some of the new stuff

Too risky: You keep going to ER,let them diagnose you. Can not afford to miss stroke.

Look further: If these are legitimate TIAS (weakness in arm or leg, loss of speech, loss of vision, some others) could be warning signs of real stroke. QUIT SMOKING!! Tests of blood flow to brain thru carotid arteries needed - usually ultrasound, but there are others. If significant narrowing carotid should be repaired (usually 1 nite in hosp). Meds including Aspirin & cholesterol meds appropriate in most.