not had chance to read the op but always wanting to help, pls check the stroke association website.
"The symptoms of stroke or Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) include:
* sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body
* sudden loss or blurring of vision
* sudden difficulty speaking or understanding spoken language.
A suspected stroke should always be treated as a medical emergency, as outlined in our FAST campaign. If you or anyone you know is experiencing any of the symptoms of stroke call 999."http://www.stroke.org.uk/information/faqs/signs_of_stroke.htmlthis is what i was thinking