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Have I just had a stroke ?

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james_47376
james_47376

I'm in the middle of getting diagnosis for acid reflux / lung infection / pins - needles etc through doctor who had listened to my chest , heart and lungs 

today I was out and about and suddenly I became completely overwelmed with spaced out / dizzy / head rush - sweating and hot head and then a numb face 

I managed to get home and sat down and it subsided 

I called 111 and spoke to a nurse who simply said go back to doctor 

I don't know if I should rather just go a and e 

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  • effie_gee
    effie_gee james_47376

    Posted

    It might be a lot of things but you're obviously concerned enough about it to post here. To be extra careful, go to A&E straight away. If it is an ischaemic stroke you might be in the time window for the clot dissolving injection or other treatments. Best of luck!

    • pauline59158
      pauline59158 effie_gee

      Posted

      I agree with effie_gee go straight to A&E and get checked over. Make sure they know you think you've had a stroke. They should fast track you. That's what happened to me.

  • pam33148
    pam33148 james_47376

    Posted

    Go back to the doctors. You’re most likely going to have an MRI. This is not something you want to ignore. You will be in my prayers.
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