Hi Sami,
I understand about the privacy of medications. I realise I have a long journey ahead of me now, perhaps it was denial or not really understanding the magnitude of what happened to me. I feel a bit of a fraud as all of you guys needed surgery etc. I only spent 8 days in hospital. My daughter kept telling me "Mum you were so lucky" and it is only just sinking in, I was lucky compared to other peoples stories. You are all inspirational.
My story started initially getting a echo stress test for heart palpitations. I got my heart rate up by 87% and got straight on the bed so the technician could ultrasound my heart. As soon as I lay down the Thunder Clap came with all the other symptoms that go with it. My bp soured and I thought I was dying. They didn't seem overly concerned and after about 45 mins I was ok accept for a bit of a headache. I don't do much on a daily basis as I am retired due to other medical problems and I went about my day but around the same time I had my stress test the day before I got the Thunder Clap again.
I reluctantly went to the Emergency Room as I thought I was having a migraine and they did a CT Scan. They then transferred me to another hospital that was more equipped with Neurosurgery Teams. That is when they told me I had a SAH. During the 8 days in hospital they did an MRI and then an Angiogram and loads of medications. They discharged me as I said 8 days later with no information. I booked an appointment with a GP and he is going to do a care plan starting with all my medications.
The Drs in the hospital did not or would not say the bleed was because of the stress test but I truly believe it was. When your bp goes to 250 it must have ramifications on a 63 year old. Anyway I am happy I survived because I have a beautiful daughter and 4 yr old grandson who I adore and of course my little dog Jack. He is a 3 yr old Moodle, crossed toy poodle and Maltese, weighs 3 kgs and has had 3 owners. I have only had him 3 months and he is still getting to trust me. He is beautiful but can be a bit grumpy, like his Mum, lol.
I hope to make friends with people who understands and look forward to talking with everyone. Have a great day.
Cheers
Linda