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  • Location
    California, USA
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    good books, watching and playing sports, i sketch and loves to paint
  • Occupation
    Business Analyst
  • SAH/Stroke Date
    May 24, 2011

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  1. David, Glad to hear that you're out of the hospital. BP is indeed a silent killer. When NASAH happened to me my BP was200/140. When it happened 2 years ago I was active, played sports every weekend and all, thinking because I was active my BP/health was fine- but my family on both sides, suffers from hypertension. So basically I was destined to have it. I am now taking 4 BP meds and it's awful lots, 115mg total but I have to take 'em. I also purchased 2 BP machines, 1 @ home and another I keep in my office @ work. I used to take it religiously because of fear of it happening again. I don't take it as much as I used to now but at least a week or 2 i'd take my bp and log/record it and as a precaution and for my own sanity... Just wishing you well David. Take care of yourself. to those looking in "HELLO :)" Ryan
  2. best wishes buddy! get well soon... Ryan
  3. Hi there Lesley, Welcome to BTG! It's been 2 years since my brain exploded, as I called it. I found this wonderful site by searching for answers to my questions online, where my doctors cannot provide me with straight answers or just cannot simply explain what's going on in my head. I was getting frustrated and hopeless when I found this haven. This site is full of awesome people who knows what you're going through. I don't log in and post a lot but I do look in, read posts and see what's going on with my friends I've met here. I had my NASAH in 2011, I remember how frustrated i was after my released from the hospital (7 days), i was told that i had a brain bleed (SAH)/stroke, i was going bonkers just the thought of what happened to me. I asked myself a million times, how and why me? I remember seeing my neurologist every 3 months and my gp every chance i get or when i panic because i felt some weird sensations in my head. Hang in there, keep reading and asks questions...you'll get a lot of support here. Welcome. Hi to those looking in! Ryan
  4. Watching the news and reading my morning paper. Then my boss called and had a huge argument! then bam! it hit me.
  5. Sandi - somewhat i can relate to your post...a couple of weeks ago my boss told me that i'm going to get a new assistant, i told him i already have an assistant. "Ryan with all the projects you're doing, you're gonna need an extra pair of hands". I was a bit angry and frustrated and told him i don't need 2 assistants. That i am still capable of taking big projects. Ego, i think not...pride yes. Am i worried that i'm losing my midas touch? No, however the people at work treats me like a fragile glass since my SAH. They do not understand. I came back to my job post a week after my hospitalization, I fought to be strong, refused to be defeated and keep pressing on to continue doing what i do best, living. Your feelings, i have carefully thought out and sorted these things in my head so many times. The unanswered questions and uncertainty lingers. Are they preparing my assistant to take over my job? is that why i'm getting another assitant? What's gonna happen to me? What am i going to do? All these questions... sending you my love, Ryan
  6. Hey John, painting...i find it very therapeutic...it clears and relaxes your mind. I painted a lot the first 6 months of my SAH...it keeps my mind from over thinking things and worries. plus BTG answered most of my questions and put my uncertainties to rest... you have a great support system here...once again welcome! Ryan
  7. i have lots of friends that lives in Riverside. Yes, i'm pretty much back to normal, still have the scalp sensitivity, can't use hair gel or hair spray...when it dries it hurts. Feels like someone pulling my hair. besides the occassional headaches, i easily get tired. Luckily my boss 's in the hospital room when my neuro explaining the whole SAH and it side effects so he knows my situation. it doesn't happen very often but "it" make sure i'm aware "it" still around. i'm glad the sun is finally out! it's been raining here a lot lately. have a good one. Ryan
  8. Hi Mary B, All is well, thank you! I live in a small town in the valley called Bakersfield, CA. Central Cal, in between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is so nice to meet people here that truly understand what we're going through...i don't have a lot of support system here in the valley. Not very common my neuro said. Really glad i found this site! My first year SAH anniversary is coming up! (May 24) I still clearly remember how my first week out of the hospital, i was so worried and not understanding what's really going on in my head. I even updated my will! LOL Thinking of the worst. Then i found this site and started to understand more of my situation. This site has helped me cope with things i do not understand and most of the times, explained things better than my doctors and neuros. Hope all is well Mary. Sincerely, Ryan
  9. Hi MaryB, Yes, i thought it was weird that they were asking me those questions. I stayed in the hospital for 7 days, then a few days at home to rest and came back full time at work the week after. Many thought i came back to work too soon. Everyone at work 're very supportive even to this day. To answer your questions, yes i knew that my bp were 'n the high end but never to a point that it was over 200's. I always had it around 130's over 80's but the day that it happened i was told that it was 200 over 140, yikes! I was under a lot of stress from work(boss) and dealing with a recent break up. The symptoms were there, i noticed that when i get up in the morning the back of my head (neck)always hurting. I thought it was just my pillows! ha ha plus i was always hot...but i'm taking meds now for my bp and excercise daily plus a very strick diet. I'm 5'11 and 180 lbs fit and always been...just bad genes i guess. Dad already had 2 major strokes. Well Mary, hope all is well with you. It's so nice to meet you here 'n BTG... To everyone lookin' in HELLO! Ryan
  10. Hi all, i had pretty much the same conversations and treatment from my neuro. At first, he was very dismisive, i felt like almost he didn't wanted me to be there and to not bother him with my questions. Then i thought, maybe because of my age/look, because i look young for my age and he can just treat me like a kid. I told him doc i'm not a kid...i'm already pushing 40! (profile pic was taken about a year ago he!he!) I even remember he was in my room at the hospital and asking me all kinds of questions. He even asked me if i was doing cocaine! what the hell? not all young lads do drugs doc i said. never and never will. And finally my next visit, he was going to do the same thing again (dismiss me early)..."Ryan, you're doing great. just keep monitoring your blood pressure and your diet and you'll be fine." then i said...(finally had the courage)...i said listen doc, with all due respect...i'm here to find out what exactly happened to me and i have this list of questions i would love for you to answer...please sit down. And he did...he apologized for being dismissive in the beginning and explained that because i'm doing so well and assumed that i had no questions. yeah right. Anyhoot, Hi Sandi...hope all is well my friend. To everyone looking in....Hello!
  11. Happy 2 year anniversary John! Such inspiring words. One thing i learned from this family is acceptance. To limit myself and surrender when my brain says it's enough. Well done mate! Thanks, Ryan
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