Chelle C

Hi Kim`s husband,

Welcome to BTG, you will as Tina said find so much help and advice here.

Kim is still in the early stages of her recovery it is very early days for you both. Headaches, fatigue and emotions all over the place are all common factors after SAHbut if headache`s are so bad maybe a visit to GP would help to reassure Kim,

Hi Kim, if you are reading this, there is a little bit of advice I can give you and that is to try and drink plenty of water, this can really help with the headaches and also make sure you get plenty of rest, listen to your body and your brain, they have both suffered a trauma and need time to recover, take things one day at a time.

I had the same fears as you, I did ask for some counselling therapy and it did help, also finding this support group you will find that everyone is very welcoming and you will make a lot of friends whilst getting a lot of support from people who know what you have been through, we are all here to help you both through this.

I look forward to hearing more from you both,

Wishing you well on your recovery journey,

Love

Michelle x

Hi Chris,

Welcome to BTG, sorry that you`ve had an SAH, you will find a lot of helpful information here, We are not allowed to give medical advice but we all very supportive as we help each other along the recovery road.

Sounds like you are still in the early stages of recovery, I`m assuming you are about 6 months since SAH if so then it is still early days for you, recovery can be a very slow process your brain and body have suffered a trauma and they both need time to recover, make sure you drink plenty of water and try not to over do things, when you are tired make sure you listen to your body and brain and rest, fatigue is a major thing after SAH we all suffer from it.

You will find a lot of people on here have memory problems, I myself have short term memory issues, it can be frustrating at times.

Have a good look around the forum, you will find a lot of helpful info, come into the green room and join in the banter,

Glad you have found us, we are here to help and support you,

Look forward to hearing more from you,

Love

Michelle xx

Brilliant post Daff,

I can also relate to this, I have at times pushed myself beyond my limits and I have paid for it, I still want to try and push myself to achieve things, sometimes though I do go above and beyond what I should and then I am no good to anyone for days.

2 years down the line and yes I can do more than I could in the first year but I still feel I need to be doing more. I was scared to walk my dog alone in the first year, I can do that now and in doing that it has helped me to gain a little more confidence.

I do things a lot slower than I used to, I used to scurry around like an idiot rushing from A to B, I just am not able to do that anymore because I know it will have consequences for me.

As Macca said he still gets there just the same only at a different pace, I have to agree with him. I used to be able to deal with any amount of stress, can`t do it now and I try to avoid it if I can.

I still have trouble coping with a lot of people and noise, although I am getting a little better with that, it`s still a work in progress for me, I`m sure I`ll get there in time, if I don't well I will just keep trying to find different ways to cope with it.

A very thought provoking post Daff, thank you for sharing it,

Love

Michelle xx

Hi Brian, welcome to BTG you will find a huge amount of information here,

Sounds like you are making a good recovery, it`s still early days for you yet

so try and take it easy, I was told to make sure I drank plenty of water as keeping

hydrated really does help with the headaches.

Plenty of rest also, although you say your bleed was only a small one your brain

has suffered a trauma and it needs time to heal, fatigue can also be a problem,

not everyone is affected by it but if you are then try and listen to your body and

know your limits, just try not to over do things because your body and your brain

will let you know when you have.

Progress can be slow but we all recover at different rates as no two bleeds are the

same.

Keep coming here we are all here to support you, you will find lots of help and information

and you will make a lot of new friends.

I had 2 aneurysms coiled in 2014 after a massive bleed, they found the second one while

they were coiling the one that had ruptured. BTG has helped me to get where I am today

with my recovery, the people are just fantastic, hopefully you will find the same as you get

to know the people here.

I wish you well on your recovery journey, look forward to hearing more from you.

Best Wishes

Michelle

Hi Nicky,

Warm welcome to BTG, so glad you have found us.

As everyone has said it is still early days for you in your recovery, like you mine happened at home,

I was a little scared to be alone at home for a while, scared to walk my dog just like you, it`s a confidence thing and you will regain confidence as time goes on, I`m 2 years in and I am doing those things and have been for a good while now.

When I left hospital I was told to drink plenty of water, it helps with the headaches, plenty of rest and to listen to my body, You will learn to pace yourself and know what you can manage to do and what you can`t.

It sounds like you have a wonderful support network around you with family and friends there for you at this difficult time, It`s a slow process, it takes time for your brain and body to heal, emotions and things are all over the place, it is all normal, we`ve all been through it and it does get better as time goes by.

The recovery road can be a bumpy one, we are here for you and your family,

this is a great place to come for a chat or a vent if you need to, we understand.

You will make a lot of new friends here, everyone is friendly, visit the green room where we have a lot of fun.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

Wishing you well on your recovery journey,

Best Wishes

Michelle x

Hi Lyn, welcome to the site, you will find a lot of helpful information here and you will make a lot of New friends along the way. 

Hope all goes well with your return to work. I like you have ringing in my ears, i was diagnosed with Tinnitus last year although they did say there was no connection to my bleed.Hope that improves for you soon.

Wishing you well with your recovery.

Love

Michelle  x

Happy Anni-versary Weedrea,

It`s a great feeling getting to that first milestone,

here`s to many more my friend.

Love

Michelle xx

Hi Ian, Welcome to BTG,

So sorry that you are having problems with headaches and when they can`t be explained it makes things stressful.

I had ruptured Aneurysm 2 years ago and they found another that hadn't ruptured, I have suffered with headaches ever since.

What I was told was to make sure to drink plenty of water, I have to admit it really does help, my headaches are less frequent and less severe. It`s not always the answer but certainly worth a try.

The other thing which could be making things worse could be stress, Tina is right maybe some counselling might help.

I also think you should try and pin down some answers from your consultant, I know they can`t always tell you what the future holds but maybe if things were explained better to you, it may help to put your mind at rest and help you to feel a bit more positive about your future.

You have come to the right place to get help and support, you will find everyone will make you feel very welcome we are a very friendly group of people who help each other along the recovery road, as you will find out.

Ian, keep posting we are all here to help,

Take care

Love

Michelle

Hi Richard,

Welcome to BTG, I am sorry that you`ve had SAH with no reason found, I had ruptured Aneurysm 2 years ago, this site has been my saviour.

You have done really well to be back to working as a surgeon so quickly, well done.

As the others have said, try to be kind to yourself, it`s still early days for you in your recovery,

I like Sarah have a great respect for you surgeons and the job you do, I had 2 Aneurysms coiled and my partner had open heart surgery last year,

so I also am glad that you have been able to return to work, helping people.

If I was to give you any advice it would be this, make sure you drink plenty of water, make sure you rest when you need to, listen to your body as that

will let you know when you`ve over done things,

I wish you well on your recovery journey,

Keep us posted on how you are doing,

Best Wishes

Michelle x

Hi Nicola,

Welcome to BTG sorry that you have had SAH, you have come to the right place,

This is a great community and there are lots of people here who are all willing to help

you through this.

You will find a lot of information and advice, you will also make lots of new friends here,

people who understand what you have been through.

It`s early days for you yet, if I was to give you some advice it would be don't try to do to much,

listen to your body, when you are tired make sure you rest, your body and your brain have suffered

a terrible trauma and it takes time to heal.

The other bit of advice would be make sure you drink plenty of water, it really does help with the headaches.

The road to recovery can be a bit of a bumpy one, but we are here for you.

Hope your recovery journey keeps improving day by day.

Best Wishes

Michelle x

Hi Sherry,

So sorry you are having such a hard time with the worry of it happening again,

In the early stages of my recovery I was really terrified that it would happen again,

I`m now 2 years post bleed and I don't worry so much now,

You may benefit from some counselling, try speaking to your GP they may be able

to arrange that for you.

I had some talking therapy and it did help a lot, I also listened to the advice that I was

given from everyone at BTG, we have all had the worry that you are having now.

You will get through it as you progress with your recovery, it`s all part of the healing

process I think.

I used to use a distraction if I started to worry, I`d find something to take my mind away

from the thoughts I was having, my cupboards have never been tidier.

Why not come on here when you are feeling worried we are all here to help each other

through the difficult times and you will find a lot of helpful advice and of course a lot of

new friends at the same time.

Try not to research things to much, you can scare yourself, I know I did.

You take care and I wish you well with your recovery,

You know where we are if you need us,

Look forward to hearing more from you.

Love

Michelle xx

Hi Mum of Five,

You are not alone with some of the things you describe, I am 2 years post SAH,

I have big problems with short term memory, my attention span is like yours.

I find myself going in the cutlery drawer for my dogs food, ridiculous I know but

it happens.

I can be mid sentence and suddenly my words have gone, very frustrating and

in the presence of strangers It can be a little embarrassing.

I also have big issues with my balance, I still have to use my crutches when it is

really bad, I often wonder if people think I might be drunk when I`m really wobbly.

I don`t like being alone for long periods of time, I think that stems from the fact I

was alone when my SAH happened, but I do enjoy being on my own sometimes.

As long as I have something to do.

Like Carolyn said you are not a bad person or a battleaxe, It`s just the new you, 

The new person you have become can take a bit of getting used to,

I`m still finding my emotions all over the place, I was never a hard person but I

get upset at the silliest of things now.

Maybe Carolyn is right, have a try at talking to someone about how you are feeling,

it might be just the thing to help with some of what you are going through.

What ever you decide I wish you well,

Love & Best wishes

Michelle xx

Hi Jan,

It`s still early days for you, Macca is right though in what he says,

He gave me a lot of very helpful advice when I first came on BTG,

He is a very caring person, he always manages to put things into words

which help you feel better.

When I read This Is Me. it brought tears to my eyes, you will get there,

it just takes a little time.

We are all here for you as you move along with your recovery,

They are all fantastic people on here as you are finding out,

I never thought there could be so many kind and caring people in one place,

You take care, as Win would say keep smiling,

Love

Michelle xx

Hi Gail,

Welcome to BTG, you have been through it as have your family,

You will find a wealth of really helpful information on this site,

I have found it a godsend during my recovery,

You will also make and meet a lot of friends on here, I know I have.

You have done well returning to work, like the others have said make

sure you take plenty of breaks,

I was told to make sure I drank plenty of water, it really does help the

head.

I wish you and your family all the very best on your recovery journey,

Look forward to hearing more from you,

Love

Michelle

Happy Anni-versary for yesterday Jan,

Sorry you had to spend it having scans done, you have come along way on your recovery journey also,

Here`s to the next 12 months, may you go from strength to strength, it can be a bumpy road but the bumps

are there to remind us just what we have been through.  The road does get smoother as time goes on as you

will find out.

Stay strong my friend, we are survivors, be proud of what you have achieved in this first 12 months.

Love & Best wishes

Michelle xx  

Thank you all so much for all of your lovely words, it really warms my heart to have friends like you in my life.

It probably didn't sound like it in my post this morning but I really am glad to still be here,

I have spent the morning baking cakes and giving all of the staff on the caravan park cake and coffee,

I have had a lovely morning with them.

Now it`s time to chill out and enjoy reflecting on the past 2 years,

You all made me cry when I read your posts, happy tears though

Love you all very much

Michelle xx

Hi Everyone,

Well it`s here, my  2nd Anni-versary another mile stone in my recovery.

It is exactly 2 years and 2 minutes since I had my SAH, WOW what a time it has been,

I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for all of the help

and support that I have had over the last 2 years,

I wouldn't be where I am today without the wonderful friends I have made at BTG,

You all have a very special place in my heart

I have still got a few problems with my head, short term memory loss and dizziness

but I am learning to live with these, it`s easier to do that now it`s not as scary as it was

at first.

I look at it this way, it could have been a lot worse, I`m still here and I`m winning the battle.

I am a little upset with Verdun, he didn't remember that today was my Anni-versary, I had to

tell him last night and his reply was " oh well you`re getting there " that was it, I wasn't expecting

flowers or anything but I didn't think he would forget completely the day that changed our lives, so

I was a bit upset.

Never mind I won`t let that spoil my day, I don't have any plans, just relax and chill out and be happy

So thank you BTG you are all very special people, I love you all dearly.

Love

Michelle xx

Hi Julie,

Great to hear you are improving steadily, it`s nice to hear your eyesight is a bit better now.

Hopefully the weakness will improve as time goes on, I had left leg weakness after my SAH

in June 2014, I was offered some Physiotherapy to help build some strength back in my leg

and it really did help, you don't say weather you have had any Physiotherapy or not, if not it

may be worth asking your GP about it.

I wish you all the best with your future treatments, I`m sure you will be fine,

Love

Michelle x

Congratulations Carolyn on your 2 year anniversary,

You have been through so much and come so far, I think you`re an amazing lady,

You always give a lot of support to others and you always have kind words when

any of us are feeling down.

I hope you had a wonderful day, keep smiling and keep the singing going,

Thank you for all the support, you have helped me a lot with your advice.

Love & very best wishes to you on your Special day,

Love

Michelle xx

Wow Karen that is fantastic news for the future treatment of SAH patients,

I read the article and it sounds fantastic, any trial that could mean an improvement

in treatment has got to be welcomed.

If it lessens some of the problems that patients face post SAH then it would be brilliant.

I wish them every success with the trial.

Thanks for sharing this with us Karen,

Michelle

Hi Mr & Mrs Subs, Congratulations on your 5 year anni-versary, sorry I missed the actual date,

As many have said you have been a fantastic support to your wife and you have been a great

support to so many on BTG.

Hope you both had a lovely day, well done on raising so much money for such a worthy cause.

Love & best wishes to you both

Love

Michelle x

Hi Bronco, my symptoms went like this....

1. Feeling like water had been poured down the back of my head.

2. My body wanting to fall over to my left, me trying to stop it from doing so.

3. Having problem with my legs( feeling like rubber )

4. Nausea

5. Thunderclap headache ( like the worst pain I have ever felt in my life )

6. Unconsciousness 

Had it not been for a young doctor ordering a brain scan I wouldn't be here 

today as they were going to discharge me with a migraine, I thank god everyday

for that young doctors diligence.

Hello William,

Welcome to BTG

Hope you are recovering well, you will find lots of information here.

It`s a brilliant place to make friends and share your recovery journey

when you are ready to do so of course.

Look forward to hearing more from you,

Take care

Michelle. x

Hi Daff,

So sorry I missed your 4 year anni-versary, well done you,

I have taken a lot of inspiration from your posts since I came to this site,

You are always very supportive of other people, even when you are having

bad days yourself.

Thanks for always having a kind word for me when things are getting tough,

you have a way of always making me feel better.

You are a lovely lady and I hope you had a lovely day with your girls and your chap.

You deserve it.

Love

Michelle xx

Hi Nat,

I have to say I do agree with all that has been said to you, if you Google believe me you worry more,

I had my bleed in June 2014 and I did the very same thing, please try not to do it.

As Karen said, headaches are normal for pretty much all of us and it does improve as time goes on,

Make sure you are drinking plenty of water, keeping hydrated really does help, you will find a lot of

people on BTG will recommend this, I find it helps me a lot with the headaches.

To much stress also can be a contributing factor, like Karen said it can become a vicious circle, I do

think maybe seeing your GP would help, I had some talking therapy and I found that helped also.

If you think of Googling come on here instead, post your fears on here, you will find a lot of support

and make a lot of friends here also.

You will find as time goes on the fears lessen, you will get there and we are here to help you do that.

Love

Michelle x