The FIRST sign of a good stroke is that you have to actually BE in a rowboat. The second is you have to grab the oars and really put your back into it, and repeat. STROKE…..STROKE.
F is for face:smile and see if one side droops. Possible sign of muscle weakness or paralysis.A for arm: Raise both arms. If one drops down it’s a sign of one sided weakness.S for speech: say a short sentence and check for slurred or strange speech. You can have trouble talking and choosing your words.T for time: If the answer to any of these is yes you should call 911 right away. Remember to check the time and write down when you first noticed any of these stroke signs.
I don’t put my phone in my back pocket, so when I feel tingling in the nether regions, I know it is my sciatic nerve saying “You’ve been sitting at the computer too long! Get off your rear and go do something useful for a change!” Nag, nag, nag…
Always remember FAST-G or BEFAST for a stroke. Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Slurred speech, Time of when it started and for EMS Glucose. Though some say Gaze. Balance, Eyes, Gaze, Arms, Speech and Time of onset/Time to call 911. Strokes are terrifying
carlsonbob 20 days ago
I’m glad it was the phone and not something else. This is a family comic strip!
The dude from FL Premium Member 20 days ago
He hasn’t felt that tingling in his nether regions in years, buckle up Opal
Earthling Premium Member 20 days ago
The fire has gone out
rasputin's horoscope 20 days ago
Funny AND informative! Thank you. Brian.
Cat Next Door 20 days ago
LoL. You would think that after all these years of reading Pickles I would have learned by now not to take a sip of coffee before reading.
syzygy47 20 days ago
Nether regions…I didn’t know Earl was Dutch!
jmworacle 20 days ago
Well, maybe Earl is having a stroke. After all isn’t that where his brain is?
eromlig 20 days ago
A new definition of the term “butt dial.”
iggyman 20 days ago
Good one!
iggyman 20 days ago
As the Beach Boys might say, “Good Vibrations”?!
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 20 days ago
Hmm, being retired, sitting around and worrying about symptoms – seems familiar to me, lol!
win.45mag 20 days ago
The FIRST sign of a good stroke is that you have to actually BE in a rowboat. The second is you have to grab the oars and really put your back into it, and repeat. STROKE…..STROKE.
Robert Williams @ Williams Web Solutions 20 days ago
BE-FAST = Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time
PraiseofFolly 20 days ago
Darn! Opal had a brief hope that Earl’s old inclination to Romance was returning!
Frank Salem Premium Member 20 days ago
He looks fatter than usual.
Daltongang Premium Member 20 days ago
Earl still wonders why he sometimes hears Opal crying out “Spin cycle, spin cycle, spin cycle!”
wongo 20 days ago
I thought the “nether regions” were in Patagonia? Am I wrong here?
Angry Indeed Premium Member 20 days ago
Earl has learned a new way to cure constipation.
ANIMAL 20 days ago
Wow – she’s GOOOOD
mfrasca 20 days ago
Cauda equina syndrome.
DawnQuinn1 20 days ago
Why do men put their phone in their back pocket and not their purse? Oh, right.
trainnut1956 20 days ago
Patient: Doc, I get this warm, tingling sensation in my hands whenever I pee. What’s wrong with me? Doctor: Try to aim better.
Quentin1992 20 days ago
F is for face:smile and see if one side droops. Possible sign of muscle weakness or paralysis.A for arm: Raise both arms. If one drops down it’s a sign of one sided weakness.S for speech: say a short sentence and check for slurred or strange speech. You can have trouble talking and choosing your words.T for time: If the answer to any of these is yes you should call 911 right away. Remember to check the time and write down when you first noticed any of these stroke signs.
KEA 20 days ago
I really don’t understand why people sit on their phones. (i.e. keep them in back pockets)
zeexenon 20 days ago
WAIT! That’s my toy … GIMME.
wildlandwaters 20 days ago
whew! that was close!
Mike Baldwin creator 20 days ago
Probably Butt dialing 911.
miltondavis 20 days ago
Nether regions… he, he, he said Nether regions…he he he.
cactusbob333 20 days ago
Every time that phone rings, something stinks.
ncorgbl 20 days ago
So, it wasn’t an appointment reminder from De Wallen, Amsterdam. Oh, wait. “nether regions”, not Netherlands. Never mind.
anomaly 20 days ago
There are pills for that.
Strawberry King 20 days ago
Good thing your big behind didn’t break the phone. Right, Earl?
CleverHans Premium Member 20 days ago
I don’t put my phone in my back pocket, so when I feel tingling in the nether regions, I know it is my sciatic nerve saying “You’ve been sitting at the computer too long! Get off your rear and go do something useful for a change!” Nag, nag, nag…
JenF 20 days ago
Always remember FAST-G or BEFAST for a stroke. Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Slurred speech, Time of when it started and for EMS Glucose. Though some say Gaze. Balance, Eyes, Gaze, Arms, Speech and Time of onset/Time to call 911. Strokes are terrifying
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT 19 days ago
The FAST acronym (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) is a test to quickly identify if someone is having a stroke.
Face weakness: Can the person smile? …
Arm weakness: Can the person raise both arms?
Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say?
Time to call 999: if you see any of these signs.