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March is Health Awareness Month. One big health issues is Stroke.

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Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. About 185,000 strokes—nearly 1 of 4—are in people who have had a previous stroke. About 87% of all strokes are ischemic strokes, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked, This is a fact!

March is Health Awareness Month. Stroke Survivor - Eating Aid for the Disabled..

Because I’m a Stroke Survivor and a true fighter of life, I want to share some of my good to others. My experience taught me so much from both sides of the fence, life isn’t perfect but it is what it is.

This might not seem like much but when I had my stroke, feeding myself was one of my major issues. As most of you know I invented www.CuddleSpoons.com for couple’s relationships, but what happen was many members of the Disabled Community found that my Cuddle Spoons were much more helpful than their medical issued eating aid. If they couldn’t afford an eating aid spoon because of “Medical Approved” B.S., my spoon still came in 5-7 times cheaper and more useful.

Anyway, getting to my point. I currently have 50+ Single Cuddle Spoons with my designed Drop Proof wrist cord and for the month of March I will offer them to you for $6 + shipping, just message me at CuddleSpoons@gmail.com; so I can adjust the cost+fees for this offer to you.

If this is the first time you are hearing about Cuddle Spoons, you can read more about my spoon with the drop proof wrist cord HERE: https://www.cuddlespoons.com/collections/now-singles-spoons-1

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Stroke Signs and Symptoms

Woman holding her head.

Sudden severe headache with no known cause is a stroke sign in men and women.

During a stroke, every minute counts! Fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause.

By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can take quick action and perhaps save a life—maybe even your own.

Signs of Stroke in Men and Women

Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.

Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.

Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

Call 9-1-1 right away if you or someone else has any of these symptoms.

Acting F.A.S.T. Is Key for Stroke

 

Acting F.A.S.T. can help stroke patients get the treatments they desperately need. The stroke treatments that work best are available only if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within 3 hours of the first symptoms. Stroke patients may not be eligible for these if they don’t arrive at the hospital in time.

If you think someone may be having a stroke, act F.A.S.T. and do the following simple test:

 

F—Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S—Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T—Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

 

Note the time when any symptoms first appear. This information helps health care providers determine the best treatment for each person. Do not drive to the hospital or let someone else drive you. Call an ambulance so that medical personnel can begin life-saving treatment on the way to the emergency room.

 

Treating a Transient Ischemic Attack

If your symptoms go away after a few minutes, you may have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Although brief, a TIA is a sign of a serious condition that will not go away without medical help.

Unfortunately, because TIAs clear up, many people ignore them. But paying attention to a TIA can save your life. Tell your health care team about your symptoms right away.

 

More Information

From CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs_symptoms.htm

Stroke

Know the Facts About Stroke

Men and Stroke

Women and Stroke

From other organizations:

 

Stroke signs and symptoms videoexternal icon—National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

What You Need to Know About Strokeexternal icon—NINDS

Know Stroke: Know the Signs. Act in Time.external icon—National Institutes of Health

Strokeexternal icon–Medline Plus

Brain Health Resource Pageexternal icon–American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Internet Stroke Centerexternal icon

Stroke Symptomsexternal icon–American Heart Association/American Stroke Association



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