Signs Symptoms Of Stroke
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
May is American Stroke Month, a time when many organizations and medical groups work to build awareness about stroke. The most important message to get across is that stroke can be preventable and if you are having a stroke, time is of the essence. But to act fast, you must first know the warning signs.
I remember when I was having my stroke; the first thing that happened was my right arm became weak and numb. I kept dropping my pen. I blew it off at first and just thought I mu...
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Symptoms of Stroke
...migraines or frequent severe headaches to understand how to distinguish between their usual headaches and symptoms of stroke.The American Stroke Association lists the following five warning signs... Read more »The Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke
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