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stevebakmand

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  1. Thanks for all the advice guys. The back pains have now gone Vanessa, sooner that expected! Still have headaches and sleeping more than ever I have before, your explanation seems logical Sandi. Will keep drinking water and just go with the flow I guess! x
  2. ...to you all for your support and advice, I will certainly be taking it easy and will update on my progress x
  3. I had my SAH on 24th September, headache such as I would not believe possible plus photophobia. Took all the painkillers I could find and saw practice nurse the next day who gave me more painkillers and said come back in 2 days if not better! Saw a doctor when I went back who sent me straight to Great Western Swindon, they did a scan and transferred me to Neurosurgery John Radcliffe Oxford who did further scans and angiogram. Transpired that I am one of the lucky ones, no aneurysm just a prepontine bleed that should have no long term effects. I was discharged on 4th October with a pile of painkillers and told to rest, but no real information about what to expect, when to go back to work, drive etc, they did not even give me a sick certificate, I had to get a GP appointment for that. Luckily I have an understanding employer who said take what time you need. I still have headaches but the worst thing now started a few days ago, that is a pain in my lower back, like sciatica, that can only be controlled with strong painkillers. It comes and goes, sometimes it only hurts when lying down. A bit worrying but I guess it is part of the healing process. I am very tired all the time and even a short walk leaves me exhausted. All very scary for me and my partner, I have until now been very healthy, used to smoke but quit 3 years ago, moderate drinker. I'm seeing my GP again next week and do hope for some improvement soon, when the constant aches and lack of sleep get me down I console myself by thinking how lucky I have been. Steve.
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