Clara, 53, swayed grabbing groceries, the aisle tilting like a funhouse. She laughed it off as low sugar. Dizziness precedes 28% of strokes in women, linked to cerebellar flow issues, notes Johns Hopkins. That spinning sensation, floor unsteady? It’s not just ear issues. Skeptical it’s serious? Pairing with other signs ups the stakes. And then, pain creeps in.
#4: Unusual Headaches or Migraines
Tom, 46, rubbed her temples, a throbbing ache unlike her usual stress headaches. Women with stroke risk report new or worsening headaches in 33% of cases, tied to vessel strain, per Stroke journal. That sharp pulse, like a drumbeat in your skull? It’s not just tension. Think migraines don’t shift? New patterns scream notice. Headaches lead to stranger sensations.
