Katie2918

I've called my discharge neurologist every morning for the last 3 and he/nurse has still not called me back. I'm sure my body is SO messed up by my brain. I did read a study that links SAH to dysfunctional thyroid. So, I'm trying to get into a dr of internal medicine. Ugh, I'm getting depressed. Raine - thank you for your thoughts. I am working about 6 hrs a day Mon & Wed. I have a nanny that helps with my kids Mon-Wed. But, she leaves at 6. My girls have activities in the evenings so my husband helps with some. School starts on Monday. Not sure if that is a blessing with my girls gone all day or a curse with the schedule, early mornings, homework and less relaxed way of life. After working on Monday I barely left my bed on Tues. Is this how it goes? Katie

Today is 31 days since my NA SAH. I have gained 12 pounds. Why? I ate nothing for the first 9 days. Seriously, on IV fluids. What is going on? I've called by neurologist. But, he hasn't called back. Any one else experience this? Katie

I found this site last night. I was SO frustrated. I spent the first week at home doing almost nothing. Monday of this week I went back to work or a half day as I own my own business and my partner had been doing it all for 3 wkd. I wanted to give her a break. I also ran some errands. Ended day exhausted and HUGE HA. Went to bed. Repeat next 3 days. Friday, I was crying and my eyes had so much pressure behind them. I was back to bed all afternoon and evening. I'm getting depressed with all the laying around. My husband acts like I should be back to normal. It's hard taking the girls to their activities, feeding them, entertaining them. We go back to school in 1 week, which should be helpful. But, we'll also have to get on schedule which is more effort from me. I used to work out every morning. Not sure when I can do that again. Gaining weight. Frustrated! Wow, I'm seriously venting! Katie

Hi! I suffered a perimenesphalic"(sp?) SAH on July 15, 2011 I had gone out to dinner and was watching a movie with my husband and girls (age 11, 8 & 5) when I felt extreme pressure in the base of my head. Within 10 minutes it was so extreme and I became extremely sweaty. Husband threw me and girls in car and drove me to the ER. I began vomiting in car. Felt sure I would die in front of my children. Personally, my memory end there. But, ended up with initial CT that showed SAH within minutes of arrival. Then transferred via ambulance into our medical center/nations top stroke care hospital. Repeat CT that night. Stabilized in ICU. First angiogram at 6am showed no ani. Slept through next 5 days. July 20 had MRI which again showed no ani. Moved out of ICU. Had second angio on the 22. This showed vasospasms and sent back to ICU for 4 more days. Daily TCDs showed improvement. Released on July 26. Follow up scheduled for Oct 4. Katie