The symptoms include temporary loss of sensation in any part
of the body, black outs, vision loss, tingling, loss
of function
of a limb etc. It is common
in people with high blood pressure, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and high cholesterol.
Generally this can happen several times before an actual stroke happens. This is a warning sign for the body. If you have such episodes, then you must get them evaluated immediately.
These could also be alcohol related seizures.