Dr. Pimple Popper's Stroke Scare: Early Signs & Recovery

0:00Dr. Sandra Lee, better known as Dr. Pemple Popper, just opened up about a scary health scare. Back in November, while filming her head reality show and treating a patient, she had an ischemic stroke. It started with what she thought was a hot flash, sudden sweats, restlessness, leg pains, trouble with stairs, and her left hand just collapsing wind. She held it out. The next morning, things got worse with slurred speech and clear weakness on her left side. She rushed to the emergency room, and an MRI confirmed the blockage in a brain blood vessel causing the stroke. As a Dr. herself, Lee was in total shock, almost convincing herself it was all a bad dream. Stroke's rank is the fourth leading cause of death in the US, claiming more than 165,000 lives each year. She immediately stopped filming and focused on recovery for the next two months, digging into the lifestyle factors that might have played a role. Spotting strokes early can save lives. Think face-drooping, arm weakness, speech trouble, and time to dial 911, even if signs

1:04fade quick. Lee's story is a wake-up call, and she's back at it now, stronger than ever. Stay informed with Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered updates.