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  1. ericy
    Riane: For what it is worth, I had 2 catheter angiograms (one while in the hospital and one as a follow up) in addition to CT angiography while in the hospital. I think, in my case, that they decided to do the catheter due to the first CT angiography being negative. My bleed showed up on MRI/MRV. In retrospect, they found it on the initial CT scan (regular w/ angiography) from the Emergency Room when they looked at it again. I have no side effects, that I know of, from the tests thus far. Getting back to work has caused some relatively constant, low grade HA for me, but I am trying to stay hydrated. We've discussed our mutually crazy schedules before.... God bless you, and keep us informed. Eric
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    Thanks Riane. Had to take one extra strength Tylenol at lunch today and managed to get down 2 L of water. I'll probably have 2 more before the day is over. Working 9-10 hour days (but take an hour for lunch), 5 days per week. But I am only working 3 days this week. However, I am the co-race director for mile charity road race this Friday (www.waynesvillemainstreetmile.com) and so I am still crazy busy with that. Avoiding too much physical exertion as best I can, but finding out quickly that mental strain can be as bad or worse. Today wasn't too bad. Hope you are doing ok too
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    Started back to work today (I'm a physiotherapist - orthopaedic). Harder than I thought...... Got about 3 hrs left.
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    Riane: My neuro doc had me do my repeat angiogram (catheter-type through the femoral artery) the week after my bleed! Praying that 6+ weeks isn't too long a wait for you. It is quicker here in the US, but expensive. I can tell you that I have a $3500 deductible for me and my 4 kids (my wife has her own insurance policy) and I pay $555 per month for it. My bill, before insurance adjustments and payments, just for my few hours in the first hospital's emergency room, was $4400. That is for IV, IV meds, a CT scan, a lumbar puncture. Can't imagine what my ER visit, admission, CT angiography, 2x angiogram, MRI, MRV, and 3 1/2 days in the second hospital is going to be. But, I will only owe my $3500 deductible - the rest is covered by insurance and I didn't have to wait. You guys have been so very helpful on this site and I continue to pray for you all and your families.
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    Thanks Winter;-)
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    Thanks Surfer, good to know. I am a runner (half marathon / full marathon), play / coach football (soccer), and like to do CrossFit as well. Everything is pretty physically demanding, so I plan on easing back. Did you find that your head had to feel "normal" before you were back at it full force? I still have mild HA on an intermittent basis, "clogged ears" feeling, but otherwise ok. Eric
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    Yes, this was very helpful. Thank you Karen
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    Were any of you folks given any concrete guidelines on returning to work, exercise, sex, yardwork, drinking alcohol? Seems like the only medical advise I've gotten at all is "take it easy for 2-4 weeks".......
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    Thanks Win. I am a bit nervous that it seems like I'm feeling better too quickly, if that makes any sense. I am not under the delusion that all is well, however, and am not so naive as to think I won't have set backs. But, I feel pretty good today. With everyone's support at home and from friends, with the guidance and support of all my BTG friends , and with a lot of faith and prayer I feel good about my recovery thus far. Everyone here is in my thoughts and prayers and thank you for all of your advice and support. Wish I could give you all my insurance co-pays instead of the docs who offer little advice
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    Hello to you as well Kel. With regard to sleep; that is probably one of the causes of my bleed. I didn't sleep much. I handle stress pretty well and mulitask continuoulsy. But in the two weeks before my bleed my work load and stress levels were at my breaking point. I even got a few HA's in the days before my bleed and I NEVER get HA's. Must have been a warning sign, but I guess I'll never know. Water is a Godsend for me as well. Find that I balance it well with my caffeine intake since I cannot give up my coffee;-) Take care as well. God bless, Eric
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    Found it. Very helpful. Thanks Sandi.
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    Glad to hear all is well Riane. 2 weeks post bleed I ran errands for a few hours and even cut the grass today (riding mower) Feeling pretty good, mild HA on and off and still with "clogged head" and fatigue. Praying I did not over do it; just trying to listen to my body and slowly ease back into activities.
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    This article really helped me: http://www.uptodate.com/contents/perimesencephalic-nonaneurysmal-subarachnoid-hemorrhage
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    Thanks for the hugs and right back at ya! This sight is wonderful and is already proving to be a Godsend. I will look forward to the article you mentioned. I think that I previsouly stated I was an orthopaedic physical therapist (physio for all of my Canadian and UK friends ) and am a bit concerned about the physical nature of my job. Plus... Drum roll please......... I am the owner, so mulit-tasking in the extreme is my norm. I addition, I am the Grand Kinight of my Knights of Columbus council (just took over in early July), I am the race director of the Waynesville Main Street Mile (www.waynesvillemainstreetmile.com) charity road race (to be held on 8/12 ), and have 4 lovely daughters ages 8 mos, 2 years, 8 years, and 9 years. Stress had to play a role in my bleed, didn't it? Maybe it was just a freak occurrence? Too many questions.... Eric
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    Sandi: That's the strange part, I DO have that same level of intolerance / sensitivity to loud noise (sometimes tough with 4 daughters!) in addition to the inability to hear really faint sounds. Crazy, huh. My wife and I are quickly realizing that there are no specifics from the doctors in terms of return to activity and it seems like "listen to your body" is the best advice. Of course, we are concerned with returning to work, exercise, sexual intimacy, yard work, etc. Nothing really concrete from the docs. Eric

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