I was at work and I was really tired and I started feeling dizzy so I sat down. I then had to force my self to get up before I fell asleep and my right hand felt numb I also struggled too get my words out.
So I had asleep in my van for half an hour and when I woke up I had an horrendous head ache. What I've been fine since but my wife is worried.
2006-09-26 20:27:42 · 17 answers · asked by simo9352 5 in Health ➔ Men's Health
There have been medical cases of people having mild heart attacks and not knowing it. It is called a silent heart attack. These are very rare but there is medical documentation that they did occur. The heart attack was discovered with medical tests. That being said, there are many different symptoms of a heart attack and they can vary from person to person but I do not believe that you had a silent heart attack. From what you have explained and especially because you described having numbness to one side, difficulty speaking or slurred speech as well as a horrendous headache after the incident, it sounds like it could be one of a couple of things. .
The first and most worrisome is that you could have had a mini stroke or a full blown stroke, although the later is usually associated with paralysis to one side for an unspecified length of time. Mini strokes can be a precursor to a full blown stroke (or major stroke). You should have told someone what was happening immediately or if no one was around you, yourself should have called 911, immediately. If this happens to you again do not hesitate to call for an ambulance. Prompt medical attention is extremely important inorder to a) save your life and b) make sure that any problems or complications are treated immediately so that you suffer the least long term injuries as possible. Prompt medical attention is a must to make sure that you suffer no long term debilitating brain injury.
Secondly it could have been heat exhaustion or worse heat stroke. Heat stroke requires prompt medical attention and without it could lead to death.
You need to set up an appointment with your family physician sooner rather than later. You need to get in to see him today. Do not put this off. I can not stress that enough. He will prescribe tests that you need to have done and he will probably refer you to a Neurologist.
Remember, mini strokes can be a precursor to a full blown STROKE. A stroke can kill you or leave you disabled for life. With prompt medical attention, you can be prescribed medications and avoid the complications of a stroke. Strokes and mini strokes kill parts of your brain. Act now it could save your life.Strokes can occure at any age. Take them seriously because they can seriously take your life.
The new medications that are used to combat the devistation of strokes are very promising but ONLY if they are administered in the appropriate time frame.
Many people do not want to call an ambulance because they do not want to be embarrassed if nothing turns out to be wrong or they are on a fixed budget. However, what you are doing is gambling with your life and gambling should be reserved for a Las Vegas casino, not your most precious commodity, YOU.
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If you feel these symptoms again, get to the E.R. immediately if you won't do it for yourself, do it for your wife and your future children.
2006-09-26 21:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by kim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is difficult to answer due to a lack of knowledge about your medical history. From your signs and symptoms, it sounds as though you may have something simple like a drop in your blood pressure which can cause dizziness and lethary or you may have had a TIA (transient ischaemic attack) which could explain the numbness and difficulty speaking and the headache. A TIA is like a mini stroke, they last a short time and revert themselves, usually leaving no permanent damage. Most of the time, heart attacks are associated with pain in the chest and left arm, neck, jaw and back, although if you are a diabetic you may not have pain. A heart attack can cause dizziness due to the drop in blood pressure as your heart struggles to pump blood to your brain. You need to see your doctor about this, and explain your signs and symptoms so you can be treated appropriately.
2006-09-27 03:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by mel_johns 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's really impossible to say. Those symptoms could mean any number of things. At least one of those symptoms is a sign of a possible heart attack, numbness in the right side. The only real way to be sure is to see a doctor, which I would highly recommend. If it was a heart attack they can determine the cause and hopefully fix it before another one kills you.
2006-09-27 03:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by Kwan Kong 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It very well could be a heart problem, not all heart problems come with pain - mine certainly did not, you should get it checked out; however, it could be something else as well.
I have had similar symptoms that lasted for years ... of course with 7 children and broke flatter than pee on a platter does not make things too great either.
It could be depression, anxiety and stress. I am not diagnosing ... and I will be honest - it took the doctors over 10 years to properly diagnose me ... actually - it was I that had to explain it to the doctors to get the diagnosis that only a doctor can pronounce.
they did brain scans, eeg's, ekg's and/or etc. and all kinds of blood work ... come to find out - it was just them and my insurance company ... and Satan's messin with me day and night - that was JUST DRIVING ME NUTS ...
Have your heart checked out or see if you got clots and/or etc. FIRST ... then evaluate your life if the first option does not work ... stress can make you blink out - just like a fuse box can overload ... so can your gourd, boom, boom - out go the lights.
2006-09-27 03:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by aintmyfault 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds more like a stroke.
If you have symptoms of a stroke, seek emergency medical care. General symptoms of a stroke include sudden onset of:
Numbness, weakness, or paralysis of the face, arm, or leg, typically on one side of the body.
Vision problems in one or both eyes, such as dimness, blurring, double vision, or loss of vision.
Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
Severe headache.
Symptoms vary depending on whether the stroke is caused by a clot or bleeding. The location of the blood clot or bleeding and the extent of brain damage can also affect symptoms.
2006-09-27 03:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by gq1412@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don`t think it was a heart attack ,I have had one myself and know you can get them without too much pain ,
I think more than likely you may have had a small stroke
Go to your doctor and get it sorted ,he is the only one who knows what it could be
Don`t put it off ,go now your health is worth more than anything on this earth ,hope it turns out ok for you good luck
2006-09-27 05:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds more like a transient ischaemic attack. This is like a small stroke, or a bleed in the brain. You MUST go to your GP as soon as possible to get your blood pressure checked and so he/she can perform other investigations, or you could be at risk of further problems. Please do not delay!
2006-09-27 03:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by eliserobynlisa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds more like a stroke or a migraine. Best to see a doctor just in case.
2006-09-27 03:31:18 · answer #8 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no heart attacks are related to the left hands not right hands...
u were dizzy maybe cz u were tired.. but that doesnt stop u to go and check up
2006-09-27 03:30:48 · answer #9 · answered by CuteeWorried 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO, definately not!
You would have had a lot worse than that I can assure you!
Go see your doc though, it could be something like anaemia, you ought to get checked out!
2006-09-27 03:31:05 · answer #10 · answered by Lorraine R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋