OT: Stroke symptoms updated

I got this in an email from a dear friend backhome. She knows strokes are what killed my Mama, so she sent this to me.   STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R. Please read: STROKE IDENTIFICATION: 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 t rick 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 * Ask 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 AN Y 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.

This is very valuable info!! Strokes can hit any age. My friend was in his early 40's. This is something for all ages to keep in mind! Thanks so much for putting it on here! Sherry

You're welcome. My best friend back home knows that strokes are what caused my mother's death in September..so, I wanted to help spread the word!