Re: BT: Do You Know the Simple Signs of a Stroke?

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My cousin had a mini stroke that he never would have recognized.

Fortunately he was with a group and talking at the time. He just got his

composure and was going to continue as the only sign was his speech

being slurred briefly. One of the others recognized the sign, told him

he'd just had a stroke, called 911. Turns out it was his second. He's on

medication now and no problems.

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> Subject: Do You Know the Simple Signs of a Stroke?

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

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> My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to

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> If everyone can remember something this simple,

> we could save some folks. Seriously..

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> STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

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> During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall,

> she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered

> to call paramedics) .....she said she had just tripped

> over a brick because of her new shoes.

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> They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of

> food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went

> about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

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> Ingr id's husband called later telling everyone that his

> wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm 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, hopeless condition instead.

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> It only takes a minute to read this..

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> 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

> recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient

> medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

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> RECOGNIZING A STROKE

> Thank God for the sense to remember the

> '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!

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> 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 .

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> Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke

> by asking three simple questions:

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> S * Ask the individual to SMILE.

> T * A sk the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE

> (Coherently) i.e. It is sunny out today)

> R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

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> If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks,

> call 999/911 immediately and describe the

> symptoms to the dispatcher.

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> New Sign of a Stroke ------- Stick out Your Tongue

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> NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person

> to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked',

> if it goes to one side or the other , that is also an

> indication of a stroke.

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> 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.

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[Guest guest]

, this is really good to know.Thanks

Ruth

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> Subject: Do You Know the Simple Signs of a Stroke?

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> I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!    

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

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> My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to

> post it and spread the word. I agree.

>

> If everyone can remember something this simple,

> we could save some folks. Seriously..

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> 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) .....she said she had 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 up, Ingrid went

> about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

>

> Ingr id's husband called later telling everyone that his

> wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm 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, 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

> recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient

> medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

>

> RECOGNIZING A STROKE

> Thank God for the sense to remember the

> '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!

>

> 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 * A sk the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE

>      (Coherently) i.e. It is sunny out today)

> R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

>

> If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks,

> call 999/911 immediately and describe the

> symptoms to the dispatcher.

>

> New Sign of a Stroke ------- Stick out Your Tongue

>

> NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person

> to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked',

> if it goes to one side or the other , that is also an

> indication of a stroke.

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> 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.

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[Guest guest]

... thanks for this. A good reminder and I for one, have forgotten these signs.

I did fwd to family and friends...even to some members who aren't on board much right now.

MamaSher, age 69. IPF 3-06, OR./ NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

Do You Know the Simple Signs of a Stroke?

I will continue to forward this every time it comes around! STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R. My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we 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) .....she said she had 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 up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingr id's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm 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, 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 recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. RECOGNIZING A STROKE Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn! 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 * A sk the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) i.e. It is sunny out today) R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 999/911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. New Sign of a Stroke ------- Stick out Your Tongue NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other , that is also an indication of a stroke. 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.

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