New Sign Of A Stroke

[samuislander]

As we all get older we need to keep up on health issues that can effect all of us.

New Sign of a Stroke -- Stick out Your Tongue

STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters. S.T.R.

My friend sent this to us at BDO and encouraged us to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simplewe could save some folks. Seriously!! Please read:

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken upIngrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm Ingrid passed away.)

She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.

Some don't die.

They end up in a helpless and hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognizeddiagnosed and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Read and Learn! Remember the "3" steps S.T.R.

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 contact the Hospital immediately!! And describe the symptoms to the doctor.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

[lazeeboy]

As we all get older we need to keep up on health issues that can effect all of us.

New Sign of a Stroke -- Stick out Your Tongue

STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters. S.T.R.

My friend sent this to us at BDO and encouraged us to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simplewe could save some folks. Seriously!! Please read:

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken upIngrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm Ingrid passed away.)

She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.

Some don't die.

They end up in a helpless and hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognizeddiagnosed and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Read and Learn! Remember the "3" steps S.T.R.

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 contact the Hospital immediately!! And describe the symptoms to the doctor.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

if this is true ,this is great advice ........

[skippybangkok]

Not a doctor, but sounds logical to me. Have had Bells Palsy once ( not fun ) which paralyzes half ur face, and quite correctly, you cant speak properly. ( maybe add to the test drink from a straw.....if it drools out, you have a winner ! ).

[suegha]

I would like confirmation of this advise also.

[lilBob]

As we all get older we need to keep up on health issues that can effect all of us.

New Sign of a Stroke -- Stick out Your Tongue

STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters. S.T.R.

My friend sent this to us at BDO and encouraged us to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simplewe could save some folks. Seriously!! Please read:

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken upIngrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm Ingrid passed away.)

She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.

Some don't die.

They end up in a helpless and hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognizeddiagnosed and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Read and Learn! Remember the "3" steps S.T.R.

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 contact the Hospital immediately!! And describe the symptoms to the doctor.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

I had a stroke recently and self diagnosed and took myself to hospital. the symtoms were

Pins and needles in left arm,

lack of co-ordination in left arm and leg,

slurring words.

These symtoms were temporary but off to hospital I went Fortunately,

Another test they did at hospital was having me squeeze the doctors hands with both of mine checking for loss of strength.

I urge everyone if in doubt go to hospital, I am now on permanent medication of anti coagulants)aspirin)

and anti mcholesteral tablets, I'm also moderating my lifestyle (diet and exercise)

[PeaceBlondie]

Yes, you can sometimes diagnose yourself, although if the stroke is too massive, you have no power to communicate even by body language. My stroke left me with no power in my left hand or arm, but everything else worked. I didn't need any more clues, and we immediately went to the best hospital and expert for treatment.

My mother and my sister both acted stupidly. Upon finding their husband paralyzed, each of them simply asked him if he was okay. Being unable to talk or move, both men lay there for many hours before somebody with an IQ above 90 found them and took them in.