Chris G

I am over 5 years out from mine and offer this advice. It takes time and has ups and downs but you will adjust. You had a problem now it is gone. You are stronger than ever! Hang in there

Similar to others for me. I was told not to run again for 3 months until they could do a follow up scan. After that I was told to resume at what ever pace I wanted. For the 3 months I walked a lot.

Congrats my running friend!

I remember my follow up. I was not as anxious as I understood it to be just a better look at what they had seen before, but with a better view now that the blood had cleared. I suggest you look at it this way, you will either get the good news that they still don't see any problems, or you will idenify any problems and get the help you need before it can harm you again. Hopefully, you will get the former of the two, but both are better than not knowing. Best wishes! Chris

Great to hear!

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.

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

Congrats Blessed !

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

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. It happened and has healed, and now I am better than before because the issue is gone. Hopefully, this kind of thinking can help you too. Stronger now than before! I admit I still get concerned when I get those sudden sharp headaches that only last a few minutes. But I have heard this is common too, so I just ride them out. Stay well, Chris

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 the likelihood of having another one is no greater than anyone else. There is some debate on whether a NASAH is a "stroke", and there is a whole thread you can read on if it you wish. I send best wishes for you and your mum. Chris

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

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