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

Ingrid 's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ing rid 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 *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 ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number 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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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Mahatma Gandhi

How about this link....

http://canadiandesi.com/read.php?TID=12232&page=1#71053

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Gopalpai;

Hope you now understand, why in my one previous post I suggested you to give credit to source of information. It is ethical also.

-Ben

PS- plz plz don't take this advice negatively that I am trying to suppress some voice honestly trying to help others, and I should have ignored your post rather replying etc. etc.

I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!
STROKE:Remember the 1st Three Letters....< /SPAN>S..T.R.

My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post it and spread the word.
I agree.

Please read:

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:


P.S. the cd's who are old, should remember that, we are not sitting and reading old thread. We are new and we are not aware of your old history nor we are interested. It makes me feel as if old politicians above 70's should retire. please forget about debit and credit. This is to bring awareness.

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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Mahatma Gandhi

Quote:

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Originally posted by gopalpai

It makes me feel as if old politicians above 70's should retire.

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