What does numbness and tingling feel like with transient ischaemic attack?

A transient ischaemic attack may cause abrupt pins and needles, reduced sensation, or heaviness in the face, arm, or leg. The change may be confined to one side and can occur with weakness, speech difficulty, facial drooping, vision loss, dizziness, or poor coordination. Symptoms may clear, but the temporary nature does not make them harmless. Numbness and tingling have other possible causes, so only an urgent medical assessment can distinguish a transient ischaemic attack from other conditions.

Call emergency services immediately if symptoms are present or have recently occurred, even if they have stopped. Record when the symptoms began and when they ended, and do not drive to a hospital. Keep the person supervised and follow the emergency operator's instructions. Prompt assessment helps clinicians look for the cause and plan steps to reduce the risk of a later stroke.

Sudden one-sided numbness, weakness, facial drooping, trouble speaking, confusion, loss of vision, severe dizziness, or a new severe headache needs emergency attention. Do not wait for a routine appointment or assume that recovery means the danger has passed. New or repeated episodes should always be treated as urgent.

Was this a transient ischaemic attack or another problem? What tests are needed? Which medicines and lifestyle changes are suitable for me? What symptoms mean I should call emergency services again?