[andrew919]

I am having tingleing in my right foot and cheek. No pain involed in my symptoms. Now i have had anxiety issues and my dad and grandfather recently got CT scan for unrealated issues and i'm thinking it's just freaking me out. Is there always pain or headache invloved with strokes? That and my symptoms have gone on for about 3 days but on and off. And sometime my hand feels funny and fatigue joins in. Any help?

[Koala77]

Is there always pain or headache invloved with strokes?

Not always. Symptoms of a stroke vary from person to person, and more importantly will depend on the part of the brain involved.

There are two types of stroke ; ischaemic and hemorrhagic.

Ischemic strokes are caused by an interruption to blood flow to the brain, such as from a clot blocking a blood vessel, with symptoms occurring quite suddenly.

Hemorrhagic strokes occur because of a leaking blood vessel with symptoms coming on gradually as the bleed causes increasing pressure in the brain.

Symptoms of a stroke include some, or all of the following:

* Numbness, paralysis, or weakness down one side of the body
* Severe headache with no known cause
* Sudden confusion
* Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
* Difficulty walking
* Dizziness or lightheadedness
* Sudden drowsiness
* Sudden loss of balance or coordination
* Sudden blurry vision or blindness in one eye

A mini stroke, or TIA (transient ischemic attack), can cause one or more of the above symptoms to occur suddenly, last a few minutes, and then subside.

All that said, your symptoms could be explained by anxiety, or vitamin deficiency. That tingling you have could be due to a low calcium level.

Do make an appointment with your local doctor. A simple blood test will tell if your vitamin levels are all normal or not, and I'm sure he/she will order a brain scan if necessary.

[ewizabeth]

Hi Andrew, welcome to NeuroTalk.

Koala explained it well I think. I hope you'll get checked out by your doctor. Hopefully it will just be something minor but you'll feel better if you get it checked out.

Take care and keep us posted.

[andrew919]

well, i dont think a stroke is what's wrong with me, i'm going to the doctor tommorow. Right foot is still tingly and as for my face the area that feels wierd is also where my sinuses are, I have no runny nose but my ears keep popping and my neck is a little stiff. Sinus issues maybe? idk that's why i'm going to the doc still.

[Koala77]

I'm glad you no longer think it's a stroke, and I'm pleased to hear you have a doctor's appointment.

It might be worth asking about getting a blood test to check some basic vitamin levels
(like Vit B) ......... maybe electrolytes too as that way you would also get your Calcium and your Magnesium levels checked.

Good luck with your appointment..... don't forget to come back and tell us how you get on.