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Chris G last won the day on June 27 2016
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- Birthday 17/07/1964
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Georgia, USA
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Family, Running, Golf, Football Fan
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Looking for reassurance
Chris G replied to Carolyn250's topic in Non-Aneurysm SAH or Perimesencephalic SAH
Great advice above. I will only add that you should not expect to get better every day, but you should get better every year for a while. It is a rollercoaster ride of emotions and frustrations. However, I do believe that you will get better with time. I did but it took a while (like over a year) for my memory to start to improve again. Please be patient and stay well. Chris -
Thanks Clare. I am still running 5-6 days a week. It keeps me sane.
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I do believe I am still getting better every year. Less headaches, few "sad" days, and better memory retention. Thanks to everyone on this site for your awesome support and love. Chris
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Congrats Blessed !
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Sarah i am saddened to hear this news. I don’t check this site often enough so I apologize for the delayed response. Win was a pleasure to know and I always enjoyed her upbeat comments and singing. I am thankful to have known her on this site. Chris
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Adjusting mentally
Chris G replied to Carolyn250's topic in Non-Aneurysm SAH or Perimesencephalic SAH
Hi, Recovering mentally can be challenging. Dealing with memory problems, headaches, and some down periods seems to be the norm. I think the largest issue is "why did this happen and will it happen again". I was able to overcome that concern with research that shows statistically that I am at no greater risk than the general population for a NASAH. The fact that I had one doesn't increase the odds (again statistically speaking, since the underlying cause of my NASAH is unknown). Eventually, I attained the attitude that I had a problem that I did not know existed. -
Worried, don’t know what to expect for mum
Chris G replied to Rebekah91's topic in Non-Aneurysm SAH or Perimesencephalic SAH
HI Rebekah, So sorry to hear this has happened to your mum. As Clare mentioned, we can't give medical advice. There is a wealth of knowledge on here for you to review. Overall, a NASAH can have a variety of short and long term affects. I had mine over 4 years ago. Other than some headaches for a couple of years, and some memory loss, I am mostly back to my old self. Just as with Clare, I had an EV to release pressure. I spent 10 days in the hospital and then returned home. The good news is, though the cause of NASAH is unknown, statistics show that t -
Hi and welcome. I had the same experience when I first joined BTG. I had a NASAH while running and have not been through what many on here have. I am also mostly back to my old self, while I know many here have daily struggles. I learned quickly that I am accepted. As mentioned above, we all experienced something tramatic and we all need support. I love this forum and the people here. Please feel completely welcome. Chris
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Alcohol use post NASAH
Chris G replied to Dianeb's topic in Non-Aneurysm SAH or Perimesencephalic SAH
I stil drink. I learned that alcohol affects me more quickly than before. I also have a weird experience. I act fine (according to others) and don't get very tipsy. But the next day, I sometimes don't remember much. Like being blackout drunk, but without the blackout. The NASAH affected my memory in general, but when combined with alcohol, it is weird. I took an Uber home once and don't remember it. And I was not in anyway drunk. Hadn't had that much. It just didn't stick. -
Happy five year Greg. I hope you continue to improve. Chris
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Headaches and fatigue, finding the balance
Chris G replied to LocoTex's topic in Non-Aneurysm SAH or Perimesencephalic SAH
Hi and welcome, I hope things improve for you as time goes by. My only advice, which has become a mantra for me, is listen to your body. Work stress and things that require concentration, especially with vision, like driving or watching a movie, were very taxing on me for a while. I would usually end up with a headache. But now, 4 years out, its not so much. Like Clare, I run often, and was able to start doing that again about 3 months after the NASAH. Recovery takes time and patience. Of course, if you are ever really concerned with something, please -
Hi Nikki, As you know, no medical advice here. So always refer to your doctor. I am 4 years out from my NASAH. For at least the first 2 years or a little longer, I would get the occassional sharp headache in my forehead that would typically last for less than a minute. Very much like a brain freeze when you drink something cold too fast. I don't recall having any of these in the past year or so. So maybe, if it is the same thing, it will get better for you. Best wishes, Chris
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4 years ago yesterday was my NASAH. Still going strong and getting better all the time. Love my BTG family!
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Sorry, repeat post (speaking of memory loss) chris