Re: what are the signs of stroke?

In Reply to: what are the signs of stroke? posted by dina horn on August 18, 1999 at 17:15:14:

: how do you know if you're having a stroke? are there
: specific signs? are there warning signs before the
: actual stroke?I recently had what they call a mini stroke. It started with a bad headache,then dizziness, trouble walking in a straight line[felt as if I were swaying],and it felt like my right leg,foot,arm, and hand were asleep. The symptons were not severe so I waited couple of days before seeing a doctor. This I was told could have been a life-threating decision! Was put in hospital a couple of days, had tests run,was decided cholesterol was the cause. I will pay more close attention to these symptons from now on! Hope this helps.