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Sometimes i hv trouble talking and my face or parts of my body go numb/start tingling.lasts 5-10 mins,words will be slurred or jibberish.what is this?

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ER - TIA eval: Sounds like you may be having a transient stroke. You should have this checked out at the ER the next time it happens. At the very least, call your doctor. These are concerning symptoms.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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