Tag Archives: Balance

The stroke not only caused right-sided paralysis: it created serious balance issues and an intense fear of falling. For a long time I was afraid to turn my head too far to the left or right.

Symptoms – Seen and Unseen

The stroke had both seen and unseen symptoms. Healthcare professionals, family and friends were not aware of the unseen changes. They saw only the paralysis on one side of the body, the drooping of the face on one side and agreed I had had a stroke. What they didn’t know was that there were other symptoms that were not visible to the naked eye. These unseen changes signalled the progression of the stroke.