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Had Mini Stroke Earlier, Thumb Going Numb Now. Could It Be Another Stroke?

I had a mini stroke 2 years ago, which started with my thumb then small finger then one next to it then on to my jaw having a tingling like they were going to sleep.... yesterday I had my thumb do the same thing but didn t go anywhere else on my body. could that have bee a symptom I was having another...
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
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Thank you for your question. I would strongly urge you to get checked out to make sure its not another stroke. Sometimes the areas around the stroke can evolve and as a whole give residual symptoms. However, this sounds like a NEW change and would therefore recommend urgent care. Take care of yourself.


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Had Mini Stroke Earlier, Thumb Going Numb Now. Could It Be Another Stroke?

Thank you for your question. I would strongly urge you to get checked out to make sure its not another stroke. Sometimes the areas around the stroke can evolve and as a whole give residual symptoms. However, this sounds like a NEW change and would therefore recommend urgent care. Take care of yourself.