A Month Before My Stroke, My Body Started Warning Me. These Are the First Symptoms

💡 Tip: Don’t ignore unusual headaches, especially if they come with other warning signs.

2. Numbness or Weakness

I started feeling tingling and weakness in my arm and leg on one side, even though it was mild at first:

• Often on one side of the body (face, arm, or leg)

• Can feel like pins and needles, heaviness, or sudden clumsiness

• May worsen gradually over days or weeks

⚠️ Warning: These can be early signs of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), also called mini-strokes.

3. Trouble Speaking or Understanding Words

A month before my stroke, I noticed slight difficulty finding words: