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Instant Numbness From Foot To Face, Collapsed, Stuttering. Reoccurring. What Could Be This?

2 weeks ago I had an instant numbness starting from my left foot all the way up the left side of my body to my face, following by a loss of taste then I collapsed when I got to emerg. After that I couldn't speak properly; I knew what I wanted to say but I was stuttering and slurring . They didn't do any scans and me me leave I couldn't speak right for 2 days. Last night it happened again with the numbness & speech, & I was nodding off but not falling asleep. Some are saying maybe a mild stroke but no doctor has scheduled a CT or MRI for me. I need answers ! I'm a 22 year old female and really confused .
Tue, 27 Aug 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,

I think you need a careful review. This looks like a transient ischemic attack, a lesion due to reduced blood supply to the brain with spontanoeus recovery. This might require a critical review of the family history, heart disease history, any notion of loss of consciousness in the past and epilepsy. It might be necessary to get a complete review from a cardiologist first, and neurological attention might be sought if necessary. Transient episodes of hypoglycemia could at times present as such and must also be borne in mind. It is compelling to a get a complete review by a cardiologist.
Thanks and kind regards,

Bain LE, MD.
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Instant Numbness From Foot To Face, Collapsed, Stuttering. Reoccurring. What Could Be This?

Hi and thanks for the query, I think you need a careful review. This looks like a transient ischemic attack, a lesion due to reduced blood supply to the brain with spontanoeus recovery. This might require a critical review of the family history, heart disease history, any notion of loss of consciousness in the past and epilepsy. It might be necessary to get a complete review from a cardiologist first, and neurological attention might be sought if necessary. Transient episodes of hypoglycemia could at times present as such and must also be borne in mind. It is compelling to a get a complete review by a cardiologist. Thanks and kind regards, Bain LE, MD.