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Was this a TIA/mini stroke?

A few days ago, my lip felt a bit numb and a couple of hours after the whole left side of my face did also. (not totally numb though,but a big decrease in sensation compared to the other side) At this time I also felt like I would faint and die. At this time I took 2 aspirin and walked around as I thought it could be a stroke.
Obviously my husband called an ambulance,but things got better once they arrived. He checked me and everything was fine (I just felt really cold,but maybe that was because I was so stressed) I did go to the hospital and a dr did see me.
Just she wasn't worried about it. She told me I'm young (I'm 25) and because I don't smoke and drink and don't have high cholesterol/blood pressure/diabetes/heart disease etc it was probably not a TIA although she didn't do any tests. I should mention I am VERY overweight,but that didn't worry her.
My diagnosis said migraine,even though I did NOT have any headache/vision problems.
I am planning a visit to my gp,but she's not available til monday,so I thought I'd ask on here.

Look at this site, it takes you through various options.http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/numbne...

There are many suggestions from hyperventilation to...
Idiopathic facial palsy: Weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles that occurs for no apparent reason. The condition is usually temporary and tends to resolve itself with the majority recovering fully within three weeks and the rest within a year. Usually only one side of the face is affected.

Although yours was more transient than this.
We can only guess at what might be the cause in your case though.

I don't know the answer but you don't always have a headache when you have a migraine so it could be that.

Personally I would definately get a second opinion, I don't trust hospital doctors because obviously they don't have a lot of time to spend with patients and they don't know anything about your history whereas your GP will.

Also, being cold and feeling like you'ld faint/die would more than likely be anxiety brought on by your face feeling numb.

I hope all goes well with your GP, it is definately worth checking out to rule out anything serious.

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