Somebody stumbles for no reason
stares blankly for no reason in the middle of talking
face droops to one side
and many other reasons
things can possibly be reversed inside 3 hours
Good to know! STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R.
If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. Seriously.. Please read:
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR .. Read and Learn! < BR>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 the symptoms of a stroke Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately !! and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.