Dr. Amy, Psy.D.Typed my symptoms into a search engine and the AI you can't opt out of popped up to say that I'm either having a stroke or anxious about going to the dentist. Very helpful, thanks!
Husband is a nurse and has reassured me I'm not showing any symptoms of stroke. 💜
sofakante@dramypsyd this is a good moment to remind everyone including myself of “FAST” (Facial drooping, Arm (or leg) weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call emergency services ) – a simple and effective way to screen for stroke symptoms. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAST_(stroke)?wprov=sfti1
Daniel Gibson@sofakante @dramypsyd
One should also keep in mind that one might have only one of the symptoms and even if it gets better after 10 minutes or so you should still get it checked out immediately, at a hospital, with some kind of brain scan (like MRT) - at least unless there's a very plausible alternative explanation for your symptoms (like being drunk).
Even if paramedics suggest you could just go home and call again if symptoms come back 🙃
One should also keep in mind that one might have only one of the symptoms and even if it gets better after 10 minutes or so you should still get it checked out immediately, at a hospital, with some kind of brain scan (like MRT) - at least unless there's a very plausible alternative explanation for your symptoms (like being drunk).
Even if paramedics suggest you could just go home and call again if symptoms come back 🙃