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‘Too yOung to have a
STROKE’
Andrea Peacock News staff
Kim Jordison did not go to work that spring day expecting to have a stroke − especially not at the age of 34. While in her office six years ago, Jordison felt nauseous and had lost control of the left side of her body, causing that side of her face to droop noticeably. She also experienced a severe headache. “I’ve never felt pain like that before,” said Jordison. However, she continued with the rest of her work day instead of going straight to the hospital. “I don’t know if I didn’t know what was happening, or I just didn’t want to really accept what was happening, if I was in denial of it,” said Jordison. Later that evening in the hospital emergency room, doctors thought Jordison might either have Bell’s palsy or meningitis, but not a stroke, despite her family history. “When I look back on my Dad’s side, everyone that has passed away has passed away because of heart problems,” said Jordison. Both Jordison’s mother and father died of heart attacks. Her father was 49, and her mother was 61. “Nobody wanted to think this could be a stroke because of my age,” said Jordison. “I just knew from my family history that this was probably what was happening to me.” PleAse see: A stroke can strike at any age, Page A23
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Wall of water Victoria resident Chris Johnson cools off while enjoying kite boarding off a Dallas Road beach on Tuesday. The warm weather we’ve been enjoying all week is expected to continue over the weekend.
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