Anna, 58, squinted at her phone, one eye blurring, like a smudged lens. It passed, but returned. Vision shifts—double, blurry, or blind spots—hit 22% pre-stroke, as clots block optic flow, says WebMD. That flickering sight, like a bad signal? It’s not just tired eyes. Ever blinked to clear a haze that stays? Vision’s a red flag—next, strength fades.
#2: Weakness in Arms or Legs
David, 51, dropped her coffee mug, her hand suddenly limp, like it forgot its job. Numbness or weakness flags 45% of women, signaling brain signals misfiring, per the CDC. That tingly, heavy limb, like it’s half-asleep? It’s not just a cramp. Wondering if it’s one-sided? Test both arms. Weakness builds to the top warning.
