Joanna's Story

Hi Joanna 

Welcome to BTG, still early days for you despite it being last July. Are you drinking plenty of water as it really does help. My son used to bring me a large mug of tea and a big glass of squash every morning for me to drink in bed. I remember lying in bed, head under covers just waiting till I felt ok enough to sit up and start the day.

I doubt that hung over feeling is due to the paracetamol and ibuprofen, they don't have that effect, it's probably just the after effects of the sah, but if you are worried get it checked out.

You have the added complication of a 3 year old so that must make things that much more difficult. The fatigue can go on for a long time, I still suffer now and am coming up for 2 years. Just take it easy as much as possible and try and accept that life may be just a little more different now. Not worse, just different and eventually you will accept the new normal.

Good news about your memory as that is often a lasting side effect. I expect the short temper is due to fatigue, try stepping back a little and let others do things.

I am sure many others here will have plenty of advice. Sounds like you are doing great, be good to hear more from you.

Clare xx

Thank you Clare will definitely try more water x

Hi Joanna,

Hope you get better soon, Do not rush things,  This site has helped my Daughter and myself no end.

When I was in hospital it gave her somewhere to write her worries /concerns about me down.

I was out of it so never knew what was happening.

Best thing is No Stress !!  Try and keep happy and never take on others worries.

Good luck on your recovery and a smile a day helps xx

Take Care

WinB143 alias Win xxx