Brain & Nervous System Diseases and Conditions

12 Common Myths About Strokes

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Pain is Not The Biggest Symptom of Stroke

Other heart episodes can be painful; strokes are not usually associated with feeling pain. However, a sudden headache that is severe can be a possible indicator that someone is having a stroke. The number one indicator, however, is weakness in either the muscles of the face, the limbs, or of one side of the body. Other common indicators include unexplained confusion, blurred vision, and difficulties walking.