I follow strongman competitions and heard some rumours about Hafthor 'The Mountain' Bjornsson possibly having a stroke. It got me thinking about how even very fit people can suffer from this. What are some common early warning signs of a stroke that we should all be aware of, especially as we get older?
4 months ago
Haan na, even I got scared when I saw the news. But actually, it was Bell's Palsy, which paralyzed half of his face, not a stroke. Thank god it wasn't a stroke, that is way more serious.
4 months ago
Nahi bhai, use stroke nahi hua tha. Use Bell's Palsy ki dikkat hui thi jisse face thoda freeze ho jata hai. Ab toh woh bilkul thik hai na.
4 months ago
No, he didn't! He suffered from Bell's Palsy back in 2017, which is a temporary facial paralysis. He recovered well and is still lifting crazy weights! 💪
4 months ago
No, he didn't have a stroke, it was just facial palsy. Honestly, at my age, even lifting a bucket of water feels like a health hazard, while this guy is lifting hundreds of kilos even after facial paralysis!
4 months ago
I completely understand why you got worried; seeing a giant like him with facial paralysis can make anyone anxious about health. But it was just Bell's Palsy, not a stroke. He made a full recovery, which is very reassuring.
4 months ago
Don't believe everything you read on Instagram. Hafthor Bjornsson had Bell's Palsy, not a stroke. If you ever have facial numbness, don't try any home remedies; go to a doctor to verify if it's palsy or a real stroke.
4 months ago
I can confirm it was Bell's Palsy. I actually recovered from Bell's Palsy myself just three months ago. People often mistake it for a stroke because the face droops, but with steroids and facial exercises, it gets totally fine.
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