norma66

Hi John & all i do agree that this site is great when you need to ask questions and the response is brilliant. I think the same sometimes that people might think i complain too much but this is the site where it is allowed I don't write much on the site most day as sometimes i don't have the energy. but it's great to read other peoples storeys and how they are coping. As for remembering much in the hospital like many on here some of the time in there I can't remeber. It's only when family talk to me about it. the prime minister bit i remember well because I could'nt answer that one lol. who is our prime minister? I still get laughed at about that hugs norma

Hi kel sorry to hear that your meeting with your line manager was quite harsh You would expect people to be more understanding but not always the case. Hope you feel ok on the day you return to work just like everyone has said listen to your body. I am dreading going back as feel so tired these days I wonder if I will ever feel the same again. I met up with my supervisor a couple of weeks ago who expected me back in march. Although he suggested a different roll from what I do at the moment until I am better which I suppose was nice of him. I called occy health in my work place and explained to them I'm not ready to go back. They told me to see my doctor and get another sick note up to the end of march. I am on full pay for 6 months then after that it goes to half pay so guess I can manage to stay off a little longer. Like you said it's hard when you are on your own with all the bills coming in. I hope it all goes well for you and remember your health is the most important thing. Good Luck hun with everything hugs & kisses norma x

paul, Cara & John Thanks for your replies Yea this site is very helpfull especially when i start getting worried about things I just log on and read peoples same experiences. my left arm and face started to tingle last night and I felt a bit numb. I ran into the other room where my partner was because I thought something was going to happen and I did'nt want to be on my own. nothing happened thank god I was just panicking for nothing. I went into work yesterday for a bit just to take my sick notes in and talk to my supervision. I know it should be the last thing on my mind but I needed to sort a few things out. I thought I must of overdone a bit. It would be good to start chatting to members on that chat box thing evening seem the best although Liverpool are playing tonight so will be watching that take care for now everyone lots of hugs norma xx

hi momo welcome to the site. I only joined the site a couple of weeks ago and have found it of great help. Just reading other peoples stories and experiences helps. Hope you find it helpfull to. Norma xx

Thanks everyone for the replies It's comforting to know it's a common to experience these things after a SAH. I have started doing little things around the house and been going out shopping. Although when I go out I have to sit down a lot and rest. maybe the lights in the shops are the problem. Liz I'll remember to stay away from tescos stores :redface: Paris i understand how your partner feels I think i'm rushing myself into doing things also. Although i do stop when I know I'm tired. I think it is important to listen to your body. Karen I will defo take your tip on elevating my head when I go to sleep. Thanks again everyone for the info Norma xx

Hi all It has been nearly 5 weeks since my SAH. I was wondering did anyone have pain in their eyes from bright lights and does it get easier in time. I have to have all the lights off in my house in the evening and only lamps on. I also wake up with headaches every morning that wear off through the day. The headaches come and go through the day but it's when I go to sleep at night they are worst. I'm wondering if it is because I'm lying down. Sometimes I feel like going to bed sitting up. Norma xx

hi karen & all guess it's a bit soon for me to comment although i walk like i'm drunk at the mo lol. i don't know what it will be like in a few months. i went out to the shop with my partner just by our house a couple of nights ago. i felt ok but felt i was walking like someome very drunk i couldn't walk in a straight line, bit scary but im glad i can have a laugh about it : )

hi everyone again and thanks to all who replied it has been great reading all your post. I have learnt a lot about this condition just reading other peoples stories. I try to rest as much as I can but I am one of those people that can't sit still glad I found this site to sit down for a while lol norma xxxx

Hello all I have just joined this site yesterday and this is my second post. I'm glad i found the site everyone seems to be very understanding. it has only been 3 weeks since my op. I had just finished a shift of nights at work having worked xmas day and new years eve i was very tired. i slept all new years day as didn't finish work till 7am that day. then i was treated to a meal by my partner but went home early as was tired. The next morning i got up then just felt a very painfull headache all of a sudden. The room started to spin and i felt very sick. i was so scared as i had never experienced anything like it before. my partner called an ambulance and i was taken to hospital. after a few test i was told i had a subarachnoid haemorrhage and i needed an op asap. they transported me to the walten centre where i had to rest and not move for 2 days and then had my op on the monday 4th jan. the headaches still continued for a while but i am home now and they seem to have eased off a bit. although i still feel very tired. really i am just glad to still be here. i think about work a lot but trying not to let it worry me as i just want to get better. i worry when i'm alone but i hope i get over that in time and i am able to relax more in the future. i wish all on here the best of luck and health for the future and look forward to chatting to everyone. love and hugs norma xxx

hi adam and all I have just joined this site yesterday. It has only been 3 weeks since my op. I do think about work a lot but nothing is worth worring about. just think of yourself and your health first and hopefully everything will sort its self out good luck with it all. love norma xx