Parrett, who played “NCIS” crime lab investigator Abby Sciuto for 15 years, told fans it’s been a tough few years but she’s “still here” and “still grateful.”
WASHINGTON — Former “NCIS” star Paulie Perrett is sharing for the first time details about the medical emergency she experienced in hopes of raising awareness for others.
Parrett recently revealed in a tweet that he suffered a “massive stroke” last September;
“Yes, I’m still here again,” the actress thought in a video accompanying her tweet. “Like I almost died from hair dye allergies, I have food allergies, I’m a domestic violence and rape survivor. ”
“I’ve been through a lot in the last two years. Things that are harder than a stroke. But I’m still here and I’m still grateful and thankful for the people who are my friends,” she added. are.”
Parrett played crime lab investigator Abby Sciuto on the hit CBS show “NCIS” for 15 years.
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight this week, Perrett explained that she woke up one day with “no feeling” on the entire right side of her body. She called her doctor, who told her to go to the emergency room right away. While she was reluctant to do so, she told ET, she followed the doctor’s advice and was immediately admitted to the hospital’s stroke ward.
Perrette told the outlet that she suffered months of “constant after-effects” but is “completely fine now” and that she really wants people to be educated about the symptoms of a stroke.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionSymptoms of a stroke include sudden numbness, especially on one side of the body, sudden confusion, difficulty seeing in one or both eyes, difficulty walking or loss of balance, sudden severe headache for no apparent reason.
If you think someone is having a stroke, the CDC says remember the acronym FAST and try the following test:
F-face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm extend downward?
Q – Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is the speech slurred or strange?
Tee Time: If you notice any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 right away.