Tina

Hi Annie

Glad you are going to see your GP.

A bleed is a bleed and a huge trauma for your brain to recover from.

Karen who created BTG said to me once 'Listen to your body and be kind to yourself ' very wise words

Good luck and keep us updated.

Take care

Tina xx

Hi Annie

A very warm welcome to BTG. Glad you found us.

You have done very well to be back to work full time so soon.

I had a lot of pain at the base of my head/neck in the early stages of recovery. It was very painful for quite some months.  My bleed was brain stem and my ruptured aneurysm clipped .

What type of SAH did you have? I was told the pain was the blood dispersing down the spinal cord. It can also cause painful back and leg ache too.

I would definitely get checked out by your Doctor, but it could just be that you are over doing things, as you are only 4 months in recovery. Everyone is different in their recovery.

Take care and let us know how you get on.

Tina xx

Hi SBaker

A very warm welcome to BTG.

Glad you found us. As Win has said above, you have come to the right place for lots of information and support. We are a friendly bunch

You have both been through a very traumatic time, but it's really good to read how well your husband is doing, after all that he has been through and going through..

A very worrying, exhausting emotional time for you, bless you.

In the early stages I was very noise sensitive and also very deaf in my right ear. I can still be noise sensitive 7 years later and also still a little deaf in my right ear particularly. I had a craniotomy on the right side to clip my ruptured aneurysm, I think this may have contributed towards my deafness, as they had to cut through my ear to get to the brain stem.

Feeling lightheaded can often happen when you are overdoing it a bit too much or move to quickly, especially if BP, hydration etc is ok. Your body has a way of telling you to slow down. Always good to get checked out by a Doctor if feeling this way, as you have done, especially with your husband's medical history. 

I found that after eighteen months of constant small improvements, it slowed right down and then I would get extremely fatigued, lightheaded, dizzy, if pushed too hard. This still happens today and to many of us here.. I find I just have to pace myself and know my limits. Which I found out gradually over time.

It is still very early stages for your husband and he should be very proud of how far he has come. You should be very proud too, as your love and support will mean so much just being there for him.

Wishing you well and your husband with his ongoing recovery.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

Take care

Tina xx

Wonderful news Mandie xx

Hi Mandie 

Good luck seeing your Neurosurgeons  today, hope all goes well for you and you get a surgery date set.

Take care x

Hi Sammy Anne

A very warm welcome to BTG.

It's very early days for you. I was told my neck and back pain was the blood dispersing down the spinal cord. This can take some time to disperse. Don't be afraid to mention your pain at your next consultation, you must let them know so they can check all is ok.

Exhaustion is very normal after doing the smallest of things....your brain is working hard repairing and also trying to work as normal. Rest rest and more rest especially in the early days is very important for your recovery. Listen to your body and be kind to yourself, Karen who created BTG told me that in my early days

As for your trip, only you will know if you feel up to it. It depends on how far you have to travel and if you will be expected to meet up with others and do lots of things ? You would need to be able to rest up and recharge a lot. Perhaps it would be best to postpone it, I am sure your little girl would understand as you have been very poorly, but see how you feel. I would also check with your Consultant before going if you do, especially as you have on going examinations over the next three months.

Wishing you well in your recovery and look forward to hearing more from you.

Take care

Tina xx

Hi Issy  

A very warm welcome to BTG.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

Take care.

Congratulations on your 1st year anni-versary

What a year you have had indeed !

Help - advice needed? In past 6 weeks I keep getting back of the head headaches, going dizzy, feel weird odd sensations in my brain and feeling unsteady on my feet and I'm worried I might be having onset of another aneurism.
Does anyone else get these headaches? X

I would definitely seek medical advice for peace of mind if you are feeling this way. 

Let us know how you get on.

Take care.

Congratulations great news

Really good to hear you are doing so well Jules   Thank you for letting us know and  sharing your positive news .

Take care.

Happy 1st Anni-versary Michelle

Hope you have a lovely day celebrating life with Verdun....enjoy shopping, chocolate cake making and chilling Take care lovely lady.

Lots of love Tina xx

Hi Mandy, so sorry you have had this dropped on you just before your break....especially as you have been doing so well

Its not surprising you are feeling dizzy and headachy ! Its bound to make you feel very anxious and make your blood pressure go up.

So pleased you managed to meet up with Sarah Lou and Gill both lovely ladies that I have had the pleasure of meeting too

Good luck with your appointment and hope your blood pressure improves. Hoping all this upset does not ruin your break and your review goes well next week.

Take care and sending you a big hug xx

Great news Louise so very pleased for you xx

Hi Tony

Happy 3rd SAH Anni-versary !

Thank you for posting such a positive update

It is great to read how well you are doing and your positive out look is an inspiration.

As Sub has said so well in his post above ,

"It`s great to see how you faced up to the challenges realising that there would be no quick fix and tackled them in a way that ensured you gave yourself every chance of the best recovery possible"

Be very proud Tony !

Hope you are doing something nice with your family to celebrate.

Take care and look forward to hearing more from you with your on going recovery.

Hi Gary

A very warm welcome to BTG !

Its good to know the site has helped you through really hard times.

As the others have already said, take your time and join in as and when you feel ready. 

Take care.

Good luck from me too Mandy hope all goes well tomorrow with MRA scan xx

Hi Mandy

Very pleased OH meeting went well for you and that she was really understanding and supportive.

The OH lady sounds very sensible regarding your Boss being away and as you say....

"He has kindly said that it wasn't an ideal time for him to be out of the office anyway, so I'm going to hang onto that and not beat myself up about it as I usually would.

Onwards and upwards"....

Never feel guilty Mandy, your health comes first. You are doing very well to be back at work so early.

Hope your next review goes well. Also hope working one day at home will help with your pain from sciatica.

Take care

Love Tina xx

Mandy hope you are feeling ok and all went well with OH today?

Take care lovely lady xx

Hi Debbie

Thank you for the update and really pleased things are going well and you are back at work. Well done

Please take it steady and don't rush things. Glad headaches are subsiding and the fatigue getting better.

Remember to rest up as much as possible.

Good luck for your next appointment, keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.

Take care xx

Thank you for the update Clare that's wonderful news !!! So very pleased for you.

Have a lovely holiday and wishing you well for your return to work.

Please do keep in touch and let us know how you are doing, take care xx 

PS The Green Room this weekend is a must xx

Good luck Gail xx

Good afternoon Queen Win   (nice one Macca )

Bless you, you certainly have come along way and should be very proud. I hope on the 29th July, your 6th year anni-versary of when your head popped, you will do something nice to celebrate with your hubby & Daughter

Thank you for being the very special lovely lady you are, for all the caring support, giggles and singing   !

Love Tina xx

Hi Emmersong

A very warm welcome to BTG.

I have not had a shunt fitted but others here have and will be able to share their experiences with you.

Wishing you well for your MRA scan today....I am sure they are just double checking everything ready for your shunt op which is a good thing. 

Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.

Take care

Tina xx

Huge respect to you Carolyn   now do as Keith said and rest up ! So pleased you are home take care lovely lady xxxxxx 

Hi Carly 
 
A very warm welcome to BTG.
Glad you found us but very sorry you are having to go through such a worrying time again.
 
I had my ruptured aneurysm clipped at Atkinson Morley/St Georges Tooting back in 2007. Marios was the Consultant then. I cannot praise the hospital enough.
It is normal to feel scared about your operation in July, but you are in the very best of hands. 
 
Wishing you well for your op and for a speedy recovery. Know that whenever you need us we are here to help and support you and share our experiences   
Feel free to ask any questions and join in the daily banter in the Green Room.
 
Its good you wrote down more than you thought you would....you are in the right place to share your feelings with others that can empathise with how you are feeling and what you are going through, good days & bad.

Look forward to hearing more from you
Take care
Love Tina xx