had bad pain,in my back,could barely move,if i coughed,sneezed, or sniffled,the pain felt like a knife percing through me,also broke out in cold sweats in the middle of the night,could this be symptoms of a stroke..
2006-11-30 09:31:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
As the saying goes when in doubt .seek medical help.
If you were to have a stroke any delay in treatment could prove costly.
Symptoms:
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Remember the "3" steps, STR Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE
(Coherently) (I.e. . . It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
2006-11-30 10:49:23 · answer #1 · answered by Vigilantis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While back pain is not associated with stroke, abdominal aortic anneruysm is. Pain with coughing and sneezing can be something as simple as herniated disc. However, the fact that you have cold sweats and pain at night are often symptoms of systemic problems...be sure to follow up with a physician to rule out a medical cause for your back pain (such as the anneurysm).
2006-11-30 21:14:31 · answer #2 · answered by mistify 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, this could be a sign of an aneurysm or kidney problems, depending on where it is. Maybe you have a kidney stone. Only way to be sure is to see a doctor. Signs of a stroke include, slurred speech, facial drooping to one side, temporary weakness, paralysis on one side, blurred vision, severe headache. The problem with a stroke is that you can never really predict when it's going to happen.. Go see your MD
2006-11-30 17:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by pussnboots333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pleurisy
2006-11-30 22:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by copestir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your arms over your head. Do you feel dizzy? Is your vision blurry? Is your speech slurring? Take an Aspirin and go to the ER.
2006-11-30 18:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check with a doctor or surf the internet go to ask Jeeves.com and you should find your answer there
2006-11-30 17:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋