Could your “clumsiness” be a symptom in disguise? It’s worth finding out.
5. Sudden Severe Headache
We all get headaches. But a headache from a mini stroke often feels different. It may come on instantly, with sharp intensity, or feel like a deep, spreading pressure.
Marjorie, 61, remembers hers vividly: “It felt like thunder in my skull — then it faded after a few minutes.” She didn’t think much of it until she lost consciousness a week later from a hemorrhagic stroke.
If a headache feels unusual in strength, speed, or location, don’t brush it off. It could be your body’s alarm bell.
6. Temporary Confusion or Memory Gaps
One of the most overlooked signs of a mini stroke is brief confusion or memory loss. You might forget where you are, struggle to recognize faces, or blank out for a moment.
It’s easy to dismiss as “senior moments.” But if confusion strikes suddenly, it could be your brain momentarily starving for oxygen.
This symptom is subtle — yet it often appears hours or days before a major stroke.
