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Hi Scott Congratulations Scott, It very inspirational to read your post today, it helps others to look at SAH in a different way. It's so true that family and friends are important and yes, SAH survivors are given a second chance. Take care. Myra xx

Hi Melissa, A warm welcome to BTG, thank you for sharing your story with us. As Karen has already mentioned we all still have fatigue and possibly other medical problems after SAH, the neurosugeons don't really know what we go through everyday. Melissa, I hope you don't mind me asking but how did the pregnancy go when you had the SAH. I look forward hearing from you some more. Take care. Myra xx

Hi Susan A warm welcome to BTG, thank you for sharing your story with us. This is a wonderful site for any advice or help you need and I am sure either myself or someone will be able to help. I look forward hearing from you some more. Myra xx

Keith,thank you for sharing your account of TIA, Hope you are resting, and always remember to listen to your body. Take care. Myra xx

Hi everyone I too get a sudden electrifying pain across the head at times and I think to myself "what was that", it doesn't last long but sometimes it leaves a slight nausea feeling. I guess a lot of us have some odd twinges and pain after SAH that cannot be explained. Myra xx

That's great news Neil, glad you have gone back to work. Do remember not to over do it and rest whenever you can. Myra xx

Thank you Keith for that, at least there is some hope for people who suffers from SAH. We need to voice our journey through the aftermath of a SAH and I think that your blog Keith made at least one future Doctor take notice of our needs. Myra xx

Hi Linda Welcome to BTG, I had mine coiled so I can't help you there but I am sure you are in safe hands. As Janet has already mentioned, you need to listen to your body and get plenty of rest. If you have any more questions feel free to post them and I am sure either myself or the other members will be able to help. Look forward hearing from you some more. Myra xx

Hi Donna, Congratulations on your 1st anni-versary, I know it was really hard for you in the beginning but I am so happy to know that you are doing really well, I know you still have days and I get those too but the important thing is that you are here, you have a wonderful family and friends here. Have a wonderful family day, I think that's a great plan for today, enjoy every minute of it. Always remember to take it easy and look forward to the 2nd anni-versary. Take care Donna, Myra xx

Welcome to BTG Tosh, Don't feel like a fraud, having aneursyms are scary enough for anyone. I am sure everything will be fine for your upcoming mri. Feel free to ask any questions and I am sure that myself or someone else will be able to answer. I look forward hearing from you more. Take care. Myra xx

That's great news Perry, you are doing really well, I love to see your garden. Myra xx

Hi Cal, Sorry to hear about your father, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Heartless people to those who treated Jim like that, hope you get the Disibility Benefits. Take care. Myra xx

Hi Vivienne Glad everything well for you, keep up with the good recovery. Like you, I too have lost my sweet tooth, I am glad really as I am trying to lose the weight. I was also thinking of doing yoga along side with bellydancing but find it hard finding classes here. Take care. Myra xx

Hi Perry Happy 1st annie-versary, I am happy that you went to your favourite restaurant, you deserve it. I hope the next year will be even better for both of us and can celebrate every year for this day will always be special. Keep getting better and I wish you all happiness and joy. Myra xx

Dear Tammy Welcome to BTG, you can always come here for advice and help here as I am sure there will be someone to answer your questions. I have read Neil's blog and I am happy he is making good progress after SAH. I look forward hearing from you and Neil so keep posting. Take care Myra xx

Hi Neil Welcome to BTG, thank your for sharing your story with us. Remember to take it easy though, you are still early in recovery. I look forward hearing from you Neil, so please post again. Myra xx

Dear John I am sorry for you, it's so unfair to be treated like this, no one deserves to be treated like that. I hope you get the answers and actions that are needed quickly. Take care. Myra xx

A big thank you to everyone for all the kind words, the friendship means so much to me and to be honest before my SAH I was lonely but I have you all now. All take care. Myra xx

I have very mixed feelings today, sad and grateful for this day even though it's Friday 13th. It's exactly 1 year ago I had my SAH. I am grateful that I survived but also there is sadness in me too, I cannot explain it to anyone. I know every recovery is different and we all lead different lives and SAH effects us all in different ways too, as some of you might of mentioned in other posts we are all clever by saying that "everything is fine and I am ok" but that is not always the case. I don't talk to my family about how I feel because I don't want them to think that I have SAH on my mind 24/7which I don't but the effects of SAH have left its mark on me. I know some of you have done really well and when I read the progress you have made I feel hopeful that maybe I too can get better even more but at the moment I am still struggling and frustrations are still with me because I really can't do certain things anymore, however, I am still going to stay positive and carry on. I would like to thank all members of BTG who have supported me during this year, this website has helped me so much and the most important thing for me is that I have made caring and loving friends. God bless Myra xx

Thanks everyone for your advice, John, I think I should see my GP before taking any exercises as my health at the moment is really not good. I hope you are feeling better now? Take care Myra xx

Welcome to BTG Philomena It takes time for recovery after what we have been through but with the help and support here you will find it easier to cope, it certainly has helped me with my ongoing recovery still after 1 year on Friday. I look forward hearing from you some more. Myra xx

Hi Jac I did what Paul suggested, I imagined that I was on the beach, nice thoughts of other things. It was noisy for me but I know that it is good to have it done, that way they can see what is going on with our brain. Hope it goes well for you on Friday. Myra xx

A warm welcome to BTG This is a wonderful website for your questions to be answered. Like Tina and Janet have already mentioned tell us a little bit more about yourself. When did you have your SAH? I look forward hearing more from you. Myra xx

I have already lost 10lbs since January through sensible eating and I feel that I can do even better if some form of exercise is introduced in my diet. The main problem is that after doing any short form of any exercises I get extremely tired, the dizziness gets worse and the balance and the nausea to the point where I have actually vomitted. I tried walking but with my weak leg I find it difficult. I have bought a wii fit but that causes so much tiredness too. I love to go swimming but I can't swim. Before the SAH I used to go to the gym and used the power plate but I will be too scared to use that now because of the other aneurysm. I know some of you go to the gym, any tips that you can give to help me get myself motivated to exercise and reach my ideal weight. Myra xx

A warm welcome to BTG Mandy Good to hear that you are recovering well, and I do understand about the effects of tiredness and headaches. My SAH was in March 2008 and still trying to recover. Feel free to ask any questions and we will try to answer. Myra xx