Did you know that some Migraine create Stroke-Like Symptoms?

Did you know that a migraine is a chronic condition with recurrent attacks. Most (but not all) migraine attacks are associated with headaches?

Did you know that Serene Branson had stroke like symptoms on the air?

 Did you know that a migraine headaches usually are described as an intense, throbbing or pounding pain that involves one temple?

Did you know that the pain usually is unilateral (on one side of the head), although about a third of the time the pain is bilateral (on both sides of the head)?

Did you know that a unilateral headaches typically change sides from one attack to the next?

Did you know that a unilateral headaches that always occur on the same side should alert the doctor to consider a secondary headache, for example, one caused by a brain tumor?

   Did you know that 40%-60% of migraine attacks are preceded by premonitory (warning) symptoms lasting hours to days?

Did you know that the symptoms may include:

• sleepiness,
  
• irritability,
  
• fatigue,
  
• depression or euphoria,
  
• yawning, and
  
• cravings for sweet or salty foods.

  

Did you know that a Complex Migraine Has Stroke-Like Symptoms? 

Did you know that a complex, or sometimes severe, the migraine happens when blood vessels contract in the brain? This results in blood loss which can create stroke-like symptoms including language difficulties, fatigue, and even loss of vision.

Did you know what a (TIA) is a transient ischemic attack, it is often labeled as a “mini-stroke,” it is more accurately characterized as a “warning stroke,” a warning you should take very seriously?

Did you know that Hip-hop legend Nate Dogg On December 19, 2007, suffered a stroke?

Did you know what causes a stroke?

Did you know the warning signs of a TIA are exactly the same as for a 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

Did you know that a TIA is caused by a clot; the only difference between a stroke and TIA is that with TIA the blockage is transient (temporary)?

Did you know that TIA symptoms occur rapidly and last a relatively short time.?

Did you know that most TIAs last less than five minutes; the average is about a minute?

Did you know that the difference between when a stroke is over , and when a TIA is over, there’s is no permanent injury to the brain wit a TIA

Did you know that stroke is the third leading cause of death?.


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