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Hi Anne A warm welcome to BTG. Sounds like you have had a rough time of it, loss of independence is probably the worse thing but its good that your husband is keeping an eye on you. Its so tempting in the first few months to overdo things and then the dreaded fatigue attacks and sets back your recovery. It took me several months to return to work and thats was on a phased return, it may be best to be guided by your Neurosurgeon/ G.p as to returning. Good luck for your procedure on the 4th hope everything goes well for you. Any questions you have just ask there is always someone who can help. Look forward to hearing more from you.

Hi Karen It is quite rare my Consultant reckoned the odds of it happening were extremely low....as you can imagine with being clipped it was one of the first questions I asked at my first follow up. Really hope that Sara Payne comes through this my thoughts are with her family at this time.

I agree Sami...lifes too short.... I just take each day as it comes and try to make the most of the good ones.

Just had a quick read but will have to read it a few more times as so many medical terms the information isn't going in but does look interesting.

Hi Diane The only time I got pins and needles before SAH was if I cut off my blood supply by sitting on my feet. Since the SAH I get pins and needles in my left hand and fingers and also the toes on my left foot...normally on waking but can happen through the day sometimes as well.

Me too really horrible jolting sensation thought it might have got better with time but still happens funnily enough though dont seem to dream anymore or not that I can remember anyway. Haven't since the SAH.

Hi Mel I think both are true they can be congenital but as with most things they take time to weaken and rupture. Others can be caused by traumas and sometimes anuerysms can also be hereditary....

Hi Paul Welcome to BTG sounds like you are having a rough time of it at the moment. As the others have said it can take a long time to accept that life as we knew it has changed completely. Mandy maybe trying to forget what has happened its very hard to acknowledge just how close you come to death with an SAH. It can take a lot of time to accept what has happened and as one of the others have said if Mandy is already back to working full-time it may very well be that she is extremely tired which wont help with the moods. Some people do experience quite drastic changes in their personalities. Maybe Mandy is scared of getting to close to you and your sons because of the pain and anguish she knows the SAH caused you all. Try and get Mandy to have a look at the site it might help her to talk to others who have been through what she is going through. Look forward to hearing more from you.

Welcome back Celia glad you are slowly starting to feel better. The pinching and tightness in your scalp will ease with time the numbness takes a little longer. Make sure you get plenty of fluids and rest though.

Hi Jackie A warm welcome to the group and thank-you for telling us a bit about yourself. It is always good to hear from people who have lived with the after effects of SAH for many years and been able to adapt and continue to learn and achieve new goals. You will certainly be an inspiration to many of us myself included who maybe lack some confidence to try new things or challenges. Look forward to hearing more from you for myself personally how you coped with the reading and retention of information for your courses. I'm having trouble just comprehending let alone understanding my old text books

Hi Anders Welcome to BTG as Myra has already said you're English is very good. The dreaded fatigue is always an issue with us I also suffer with nerve pain in my head which will probably always be with me. I'm lucky though because I do manage to work part-time but it can be quite challenging at times. Look forward to hearing more from you.

Hi Debra Welcome to BTG think Sami has given you the best advice already. Just take things slowly and concentrate what energy you do have on the upcoming wedding. Look forward to hearing more from you.

Yep I'm another one my head knows the weather is about to change before it does as well.

Hi Ern Glad you found us and welcome to the site. You had your SAH just a month before me and like you I'm back at the gym as well or should that be when I can motivate myself I have flown it was about 6 months after my SAH checked it with the Neuro's who said it was fine. I only got a little extra pressure in my ears/head on take off and landing. If you're worried just check with your G.P but a lot of us on here do fly quite regularly and long haul too. Look forward to hearing more about you.

Hi Michelle The codeine can cause a headache if using them for to long which is why I stopped them completely a couple of years ago. I only use the Amitriptylene and paracetol. The codeine used to give stabbing pains in the back of my head. Hope you have a better day tomorrow.

Hi Laanka Wishing you all the best for the coiling procedure really hope the wait is not too long for you.

Hello and welcome to the site I think the others have probably said it all so just remember we're here when you need us. Hope your dad starts to improve once he has the shunt fitted. Thinking of you and your family at this worrying time. Please let us know how he gets on.

I got stabbed this evening did try to get out of it but the Nurse wasn't listening to my excuses.

Hi Cal Congratulations to Jim on his 2nd Annie-versary. So glad you both had a lovely time on holiday and good to hear that Jim is getting plenty of rest. Love to you both.

Hi Laura I am supposed to be having one but can't at the moment because I 'm taking antibiotics.

Hi Chris So glad you have your mum home now. I can't really add much to what has already been said except try to make sure your mum gets plenty of fluids and rest. In the first few months even the simplest tasks can bring on the dreaded fatigue. Look forward to hearing how your mum gets on.

Michelle I do still take paracetomol as well but maybe as many as I used to.

hi Michelle It can take a few weeks and if it doesn't seem to be working then you may need a higher dose. Mine helps a lot and I only take 10mg but if the pain is really bad I do increase to 25mg for a few days.

Hi John So pleased that you got an apology at last and some sort of explanation. Hope you also hear about the biopsy soon.

Hi Debbie Glad you've conquered your fear of flying and enjoyed the wedding. Can't help you with the coiling I'm afraid but as the others have said I'm sure Perry will respond when she sees your post. Hope everything goes well for you next week.