miss moody

Hi Quine

As with alot of people, I went back to work with my partner after 5/6 months, however, I know now that was far too soon. Subsequently, I have not worked properly since, although I am now looking for something part-time.

I would say that all my relationships have suffered following the SAH. I really don't know how my partner puts up with me!! If i was him I'd be very annoyed at me!!Lol. My relationship with my children has also changed - my patience is alot shorter than it used to be and I'm sure they look at me and think what a horrible mum I am!!

I had a couple of sessions with a neuro-psychologist, which I found very helpful and he also spoke to my partner about recovery times, expectations etc. I would thoroughly recommend seeking some form of counselling if you can. If nothing else its quite good to be able to talk about yourself for an hour!!

I am still not convinced I have fully accepted what happened to me but each day does get easier particularly when you adapt your life to what you can deal with at this stage!!

I do wish you well and am here if you need to chat

Lots of love

Georgina

xx

Hey there, I joined the SAH club in May 2006 and was coiled. At my 6 month check following my MRI, I was devastated to be told that there had been some movement and that I would need more coils inserted. This operation was attempted in March 2007, but was unsuccessful as the coils kept falling out and my blood pressure dropped to a critical level so the procedure was abandoned. It was not nice to be told by the nurse in the lift back up to the ward that "it didn't work!!!" Later on that day the consultant visited me and explained that the only route they could go down next to fully ensure the bubble was occluded would be to also insert a stent. I can honestly say that I didn't think twice about going under again. Walking around with a potential time bomb just wasn't an option!!

I was discharged the following day and booked in again for 2 weeks later. I can happily say that this time it was a success!!

Aside from the daily aspirin to stop the blood thickening, Iam on no medication and the last two scans have shown that everything is still where it should be!!

I do sometimes wonder if having 3 operations in such a short space of time has had an adverse effect on my recovery as I still suffer terribly with fatigue and have recently begun to have vice-like pains in the area, but this is something I must discuss with my consultant. I don't believe it has anything to do with having both coils and a stent fitted.

As with all GA operations there is a risk, but in my case I felt it was more important not to have the knowledge that I had a life-threatening weakness that I could've done something about.

I hope this has helped you and if you have any further questions please let me know.

Wishing you all the best.

Love & blessings

Georgina

Thank you for sharing that fascinating article!

I too have forwarded it on to my partner, in the hope that it explains my thoughts so much more clearly than I ever could.

Thank you again

xx

Hi Blueday

It is so amazing when you read other peoples stories and it triggers a memory!! Looking back now, I too suffered from vice-like pains in my head as a teenager (coincidentally in the same place as my anyeurism!) and was told by my GP at the time that it was neuralga. Does make me wonder if they were in fact mini-bleeds??!!

As someone else mentioned, I also had a huge amount of nose bleeds. Possibly no connection but who knows?

I haven't had too bad a day today - managed to get up and watch a football tournament, come home do some cleaning but then had to sleep for an hour!!

Its such a shame cos i really don't think the kids know why mummy gets very snappy and has to sleep so much!!

I am very concious of my mood swings (hence my name!!) but really struggle to control my outbursts! I know alot of the time I am being totally unreasonable but can't stop myself.

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and heres to a more convincing game from England on Wednesday!!!

Love & Blessings

xxxxx

Wow!!

Thank you so much to all of you for all your warm welcomes and invaluable advice!!

I think the major problem I have is the adjusting to how I am now as opposed to pre-SAH. I become frustrated with myself and always want to push that one step further, usually with disasterous consequences!! Lol.

One thing I have learnt though is that all of us here on BTG are special and we are strong!!

Thanks again guys and I will keep in touch.

Lots of love

xxxx

Hi Karen

Thank you very much for your warm welcome.

My children aren't so young now. i have a daughter of 10 and a son of 8. However, they are still young enough that I have to do most things for them!! Some days are better than others but no matter how I am feeling, I always take the time to be grateful for the fact that I am still around for them. I often wonder as they grow up will their memories be of mummy having a bad head and being too tired to do the things they want to do??!!

The fact that these headaches happen nearly every day and often send me back to bed for a couple of hours is what worries me the most. I can usually sense when they are going to happen because I wake up with a cotton wool feeling in my head along with the usual brain half an hour behind body feeling!!

I did ask my GP if he felt they were connected to the bleed but he was very vague. On reflection I think I will suggest he contacts my consultant when I go for my next acupuncture session. I guess I just don't want to appear paranoid!!

Thank you again for your kind words and advice.

Wishing you health and happiness

Lots of love

xxxx

Hi All

My name is Georgina and I suffered a SAH in May 2006 at the age of 37. I had coils inserted 3 days following the bleed and remained in hospital for 2 months. At my checkup 6 months later I was dismayed to be told that a number of the coils had shifted and that I would need to undergo further surgery. This took place 2 months later, and you can all appreciate how gutted I was upon coming round to be told that they hadn't been able to "plug" the gap and because my blood pressure had dropped to a critical level I would have to come back again!!

I came home the following day, very much aware of the potential time bomb ticking away in my head. Luckily I was re-admitted a couple of weeks later and the bubble was "plugged" with more coils and a stent was inserted as well.

Even though all this took place 3/4 years ago, I am still struggling with many things particularly the tiredness. It is like nothing I have ever experienced!! To be woken up in the morning, as opposed to waking up naturally, is awful!! I do the school run and then have to have a nap for an hour or so before I feel semi-human again!! Does anyone else still suffer from tiredness please cos I sometimes wonder if its normal after this time to still suffer this way? Does anyone have any tips in coping with it? Please?

Another problem I have is headaches!! These have only just started and feel like a tightening around my head (similar to those I experienced following my first operation.) I have seen my GP and he thinks they are tension-related and preformed acupuncture on my neck/shoulders and head!! Does anyone else suffer? Should I contact my consultant? (I am not due another scan until next year.)

I apologise if I sound boring and moany but it is great to feel I can vent my worries to people who will understand - I am sure people look at me and think "it was 4 years ago, isn't it time you got over it?

Would love to hear from someone and if you've got this far, thank you for reading!!

Lots of love

xxx