Warning signs of stroke

A TIA Is Your Stroke Warning - Stroke Center - EverydayHealth.com: The symptoms and warning signs that you're having a pre-stroke or mini-stroke are similar to those of a stroke, but remember that a "transient ischemic attack" (TIA) doesn't last as long and doesn't leave lasting effects. To spot a TIA, look for:

• Speech problems, slurred speech, or difficulty speaking or comprehending
• Paralysis and weakness, which may occur in a leg or arm or in the face, usually on one side of the body
• Vision problems, such as double vision or loss of vision (may be in one eye or both)
• Balance problems, including losing your balance, difficulty walking, and losing coordination
• Headache, which is usually severe and with no known cause