michelle C

Hi Diane I take 2paracetamol+ 2 codeine at least three times a day full dose 4 times a day. Plus amitryptaline at night 20mg. Michelle x

Hi Rod I am on ramipril 5mg and 2.5 mg and indapamide for bp. still taking amitryptaline 20mg not got any higher with that one yet was told to increase to 50mg a night slowly over 5 weeks but locum gp said leave it at 20mg for now. I will be seeing my neurologist in february hopefully for results of my lumbar puncture and electro mg test on my leg/foot. Sorry cant help with the other tablets rod. Love Michelle c

Hi Sami Thats ok then:lol: sometimes i wake up with a "pillow" divider between us too, must do the same as you then...not giving it up tho:lol:.. Love Michellexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi All I have had my V shaped pillow for two weeks now and love it BUT does anyone end up sleeping with theirs in a number 7 shape or is that just me Weird as usual:lol::lol:. Love to all Michelle c

Hi Adam Sorry just caught up with posts...so sorry your employers are being really unhelpful i hope you have help and advice...my employers started pushing me after about a year but i am unable to return to work due to my disibilities but even so i found it a very hard thing to go through...and come to terms with i hope you get something sorted soon, take care. Michelle c xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Anne Welcome to the "family" as everyone has said listen to your body and take care, keep posting. Love luck and laughter MIchelle c xxxxxxxxx

Hi Just catching up with the posts i still get lots of pins and neeedles in arms and legs and sometimes my fingers Rod how did Merril get on at the gp with her pins and needles in her left arm and leg?? hope its all sorted. The other night i was dreaming that my right arm and elbow hurt and guess what it was agony when i woke to go to the toilet. Love all Michelle c

Hi Just had a quick look i think it will take me about a week to read and re-read it but it looks interesting thanks. Michelle c

Hi Debra Welcome to the "family" we are all here to help and support you i still find it difficult to talk to people even after 2 years i find it easier to "talk" on here sometimes.keep posting and take care. Michelle C xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Anders, Welcome to the "family" i had my SAH and stroke in november o7 i still have lots of problems mobility wise i now have to wear hearing aids and wear a splint on my left leg but i seem to manage get by somehow:-D fatigue is a major problem and i had to finish my contract at school working as a teaching assistant this year..i am going through the ill health retirement process even though i am only 45....your english is perfect. I have a fox terrier called Quin he was 3 on 16th december he keeps me busy and seems to know when i need to have a rest, Take care and wishing you well. Michelle C xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Welcome to the site we are here to help in any way..well i dont think i can add much to what everyone else had said...although i was in denial and its hard to figure out why, what and who i am and knowing i feel different but i what do i feel like and i was also asking am i different and what is different about me...its all very confusing and it took me ages to sort through in my own mind and difficult for me to put into words, i did use to stand and look at my face in the morror trying to see a differences...i also went to rehab like Louise and i didnt think i needed to be there...that proved me wrong i was there for nearly two weeks and i know now it made a huge difference... I have a neuropsychologist and she is wonderful i felt so safe talking to her and she listened i do think it should be considered standard practise after SAH/stroke for everyone. I dont know whether anything i said has helped but please ask Mandy to have a look at the site we are here to help keep posting and take care. Love luck and laughter Michelle c

Hi Celia So glad you are back keep resting and keep smiling that can never be a bad thing:-D:-D:-D:-D:-D. Have a lovely evening, take care:-D. Love luck and laughter Michelle c

Hi Janet and Sami, Codeine and seperate paracetamol was the only combination plus morpheine that worked on me in hospital although the morph dosn't last long, they did try a edinburgh cocktail on me which included peppermint verrrrry strange they tried that twice and it didn't work...anyone had that one???? Well tonight will be my fifth night on 2 amitryptaline the first couple of nights i was quite aggitated today although still having to take para and codeine during the day i have been quite active( more through annoyance:roll: and maybe overdone it so probably will be paying for that tomorrow my arms are quite bad at the mo anyway i had better stop rambling now... Thanks for your replies:-D:-D. Love luck and laughter Michelle c xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Welcome to the "family" sorry i can't help about the shunt but as you can see lots of people are here to help and support you and your dad at this time, take care and sending love to you and your family. Love luck and laughter Michelle xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Congratulations on you 2nd year anni-versary glad you enjoyed your vacation. Love and hugs Michelle c xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Laura. Good luck with yours are you having both...or am i wrong.. anyway smile. deep breath and it will be over;-). Love luck and laughter Michelle cxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Rod and Merrill, I too have high blood pressure and i am on ramipril 5mg and 2.5mg and indapamide 1.mg ( the 2.5mg ramipril has just been added in the last month). My gp welcomed the fact that we bought a bp monitor but only to take it once a day and the same time each day as it can alter during the day ...mine alters from 117/65 sometimes later afternoon to 155/85 in the morning...i was told that bp can rise during the evening in everyone and the best time to monitor it is 1pm and not when you have had something to eat or drink especially hot food. Hope Merrills comes down soon apparently it takes a couple of weeks for b/p tablets to get into the system. Stress is a major cause for my b/p rising for me and worrying subconsciously, which is something i cannot do anything about...try not to worry too much....you both have been through alot at the moment..take care. Take care Michelle c xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Laura I went for my flu jab about 4 weeks ago now and she offered the swine flu aswell so i had that one that one stung a bit...apparantly carers are offered it as well not got neil to go for his yet.... Michelle c

Thats great news John:-D so glad you got an apology...good luck with the biopsy..sending love and hugs. Love luck and laughter Michelle xxxxxxxxxxxx

Thanks Janet, i am glad they help. I forgot to add she did say up it after a week to 2 tablets so 20mg a night and thats tomorrow just thought i could reduce the para and codeine soon perhaps i am just being an impatient...patient:roll:. Michelle xxxxxxx

Hi all. I am just wondering i know it says amytriptaline takes 4 weeks to get in your system but has anyone noticed that the effects start to happen earlier i have been having my paracetamol and codeine during the day as told by my gp and the amytriptine at night but the head/eye pains are not easing...help please?? Love luck and laughter Michelle c

Hi Debbie I have had my anneurysm recoiled in sept 08 with more added, don't know where this will be of any help but i was only in 7 days altogether they would have let me out in 5 but they wanted to do extra hearing and eye tests. Like Karen has said because its not a burst you shouldnt be in as long and hopefullu less complications Glad you had a lovely time away...and welcome back. Take care Michelle c

Hi Diane Thats brilliant news so glad he is home now, take care and rest up both of you, love and hugs. Love Michelle c xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Rod Thanks i know you're right neil is a lot more sensitive to all emotions even more so since the SAH/stroke as probably you are aswell, i feel so lucky to have him by my side through all of this, Merrill will feel the same too about you how lucky we are:-D:-D:-D:-D Love and hugs to you both. Michelle c

Hi Louise Yes its just a bit far for us too, as for the phone i think it takes a lot of concentration and does sometimes tire me but if talking helps its so worth on both sides....Hey you as well Louise i am like you in all week and its nice to chat to someone who is going through what we are:-D:-D:-D, take care. Love and hugs Michelle c