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78 yr mom still numb 5 day entire left side of body.how long might be numb? cholesterol and asa81 by dr yrs ago but refused. factor?fam history stroke

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She might be having: a stroke. Get her to Emergency Room immediately. If caught in time, some of these are reversible.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/4/2015

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Take her to ER now: She may have had a stroke or is having an evolving stroke. Do not wait.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/5/2015

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