/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/stroke-signsStroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. Knowing the earliest signs of a stroke can be a lifesaver. Every minute that a stroke continues, thousands of brain cells are dying. The faster you get the right medical care, then-USTelligent Community 12https://connect.bcbsok.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/stroke-signsWed, 13 Dec 2023 15:57:17 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:79d07594-acc9-4d5e-8f43-844bce7eab3fTMoeder0<p>From experience I can say that it is important to be aware and not ignore the signs.&nbsp; I had a light stroke here in my office last year and got through it.&nbsp; Instead of going to the ER I fought through the rest of the day and felt better.&nbsp; The next night I had a much larger stroke that left me unable to walk initially.&nbsp; I was able to learn to walk again but I do have lingering effects that I may have been able to avoid if I had went in initially at the first event.&nbsp; Take it very serious and get checked out!</p><img src="https://connect.bcbsok.com/aggbug?PostID=1396&AppID=2&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">