Know the Signs of Stroke

[dkurtz39]

I deal with high anxiety anyway, and last night while cooking, i started seeing double and one eye was showing everything like it was vibrating...became a little dizzy as well as a headache. This lasted a little more than an hour until I took a zanex and went to sleep.. does this sound like a stroke? I'm not sure and don't want to overreact. Please advise anyone!!

[Blueberry]

I deal with high anxiety anyway, and last night while cooking, i started seeing double and one eye was showing everything like it was vibrating...became a little dizzy as well as a headache. This lasted a little more than an hour until I took a zanex and went to sleep.. does this sound like a stroke? I'm not sure and don't want to overreact. Please advise anyone!!

Call your doctor. I don't think anyone here is qualified to give you medical advice on the basis of what you wrote.

And welcome to TE!

[shanrocks888]

Heart Attack Warning Signs
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the "movie heart attack," where no one doubts what's happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:

Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness

While searching net i got these this from daily fitness site.

Stroke Warning Signs
The American Stroke Association says these are the warning signs of stroke:


Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
If you or someone with you has one or more of these signs, don't delay! Immediately call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical services (EMS) number so an ambulance (ideally with advanced life support) can be sent for you. Also, check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared. It's very important to take immediate action. If given within three hours of the start of symptoms, a clot-busting drug can reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke.

[Aldrich]

Hi Knot,
Do update about your family members recovery and hope she will be better now. Very informative link and I have read the signs and remedies of stroke. I have bookmarked the link for further reference.