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What are some sure signs that someone has had a mini stroke?

crooked tongue when you ask them to stick it out. unable to process simple questions. unable to raise arms above head. Mini strokes are 100% reversible if caught in the first three hours after t...

How would you know if you have had a mini stroke in your sleep?

Some symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. But you could ask the patient to smile (this should be even), speak a simple sentence (coherently), raise both arms or poke out their tongue (i...

Stroke related question.?

You must take him to the emergency room asap!!! Strokes can come in many forms, since they're in the brain and the brain affects EVERY area of our bodies. It can range from numbness, wea...

MRI and Stroke?

Sorry to hear about that, the Dr may have seen something on the MRI that indicates she is a good canidate for a stroke, don't worry i am sure that the Specialist know what they are doing, don&...

If i have been having mini strokes that causes me to be off balance is there a chance of getting ss disabilty?

yes you can draw disability with strokes......You do know that you have to really fight to get it however,but if you keep trying and don,t give up you can get it.everytime they send you a denial l...

Has anyone experienced TIA's (mini-strokes) from being on birth control?

Yes, I have, my ovrvo made me feel very tired and faint, i also experienced blurred vision and cramps. I dont know what causes it exactly but it does happen.

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Can respiridone cause mini strokes ????

There is concern that Risperidone may increase the stroke risk in the elderly.Physicians should consider carefully the risk of cerebrovascular adverse events with Risperdal before treating any pat...

How serious are mini strokes?

Quite a big deal. The underlying pathology is the same as a normal stroke though.

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What are mini-strokes? How do you watch for them?

mini strokes are small strokes that are caused by partial very temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain . they may or may not result in fainting. the person will suffer symptoms the same...

Can having mini-strokes get worse? i was dignosed 2 yrs ago having them.?

When you were diagnosed, did they put you on any medications?? Did they say what the cause of the mini-strokes was? Did they advise any lifestyle changes?? I ask, because I've had 3, over 15...

Mini strokes?

Transient Ischemic Attack: (TIA) Click this link for information: ...

I am 56 yrs old have been having mini strokes and have to use a cane should i be able to get ss disability?

Most definitely!!!! ...

I have in last month had 2 mini strokes hospital said 3 months ban on driving, do I tell dvla and my insure?

Hi. You have a statutory obligation to inform the DVLA. Not to do so is a criminal offence. If you have an accident your insurer will not indemnify you. So you risk a criminal convictio...

Is there an illegal drug that causes mini strokes?

It wouldnt surprise me at all.

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Is it common to suffer hallucinations following a stroke.?

i've had numerous stroke patients and they suffered from hallucinations and/or dizziness too. don't blame yourself, most folks don't get checked, because it isn't life threateni...

Is Starvation Of An Elderly Stroke Patient Humane?

Starving someone is not humane. You'd show them more humanity by shooting them in the head. Starvation is a long, miserable death.

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Has anyone ever had a stroke?

strokes are normally characterised by a lack of co-ordination (like not being able to raise both hands together, strokes cause a sort of paralysis one one side of the body - could also explain why ...

Can you have a stroke and not relize it?

Yes..if you have sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, trouble seeing in one or both eyes, trouble w...

My grandma had a stroke on monday?

this happened to my mum and she didn't tell anyone for days someone should be at home with your grandma for the next couple of weeks just to be safe

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My right wrist keeps popping and upper right arm hurts as right leg hurts Could this be a symptom of a stroke?

the best thing to do would be to go to the hospital, if it is a stroke have had the can give you medicine within the 1st twelve hours to reduce the severity of it! hope you feel well soon.

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What causes a stroke in a young person?

Stroke and Heart attack occur in young people just as the do in older people, just not as often. Sound to me (I am not a Dr.) that an embolism (blood clot or foriegn object in the blood stream cou...

Brain MRI, Small White Lesions, Help?

In multiple sclerosis, small white matter abnormalities are found in the measurement of lesion loads which results in identifying and measuring small lesions in the brain to evaluate treatment. Ca...

What are some early warning signs of stroke?

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize...

Could a constant eye twitch be a sign of an oncoming stroke?

Could be a magnesium deficiency but in your particular case with your history of mini strokes, who knows. Perhaps you had better see your doctor.

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I would like to know what name brand of wine is good for a person that has been having mini strokes?

I'm not sure about the name brand, but red wine would be preferable. A Dr. actually prescribed a small glass of wine at night for her..not sure if it was for the mini-stroke or to help her sl...

What type of specialist would I go see to check and see if I am having mini strokes?

What makes you think that you are having mini strokes? Has your family doctor said so? If so, he should advice you as to whom you should see. If you are self-diagnosing, please see a doctor at o...

What are the tests given to find out if there has been mini strokes?

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is focal brain ischemia producing sudden neurologic deficits that last < 1 h. Diagnosis is clinical. Carotid endarterectomy, antiplatelet drugs, and warfarin de...

The Doctor said Mom may be having TIAs. He explained that is mini strokes. What do the letters,TIA stand for?

transient ischemic attack which is in essence a mini stroke.

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Is there any kind of medicine that you can take for mini strokes?

I was told to take aspirin. Later I was told to drink ONE alcoholic drink a day, as that greatly reduces the chance of a second stroke.

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Is there any chance of me getting ss disability because of mini strokes that causes me to be off balance?

Before I answer the question I'd like to say something about "mini-strokes". When you have TIA's (transient ischemic attacks), which are "mini-strokes", they are bas...

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