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 Wall1409, everybody is different so nobody knows. You may be aware that we cannot give medical advice, none of us are medically trained.

I would advise you to report the spasms to your GP or consultant and see what they say.

"How long is a piece of string" Everyone's recovery is vastly different, there is no timescale.

Luke, if your mum's preference is coffee try to get her to have the decaffeinated which will be better for her.

To be cruel to be kind try not to have anything like crisps or chocolate in the house. Bread, although not ideal in vast quantities, is the better option.

If it is her sense of taste that has gone awry and causing her to only want certain things normal may return in time.

As to her weight, as time passes and she improves that problem may well resolve itself.

Katy, I wouldn't worry about radiation, the dosage would be as small as they can make it.

I worked as a radiographer for a few years so you can imagine the dosage I have received in the past. I have had numerous x-rays and scans since and nothing untoward has happened to me.

In fact it has been said that one receives radiation doses daily by just being on this earth. 

Sandy, an MRI scanner is a MRI scanner, they are all the same. I suspect that it is the specialist doctor/consultant who reports on the brain scans who is based at Southampton.

You can only ask if the scan is possible to be done elsewhere.

Luke, I too have a neck on my aneurysm that was never checked as I was told it was stable. Recently, 12 years down the line, I requested for it to be checked. I recently had a MRI and the results came back as everything is stable. My neck hasn't changed at all in all those years.

Deb, my sense of taste changed for a few months and all I could stomach was creamed mushrooms on toast, salad and smoked fish. Tea was foul but I could drink coffee with no problems. Eventually my normal sense of taste returned 

Greg, that is a very good link that explains problems exactly. Thank you for posting it.

Stacey, welcome to BTG.

If I were in your shoes I would request a referral to a neurologist especially as you doctor doesn't seem to know anything about the results.

That would put your mind at rest instead of you worrying about the results.

Brilliant news Jan, the tribunals are so much fairer than those so called health professionals and the DWP Decision Makers.

So pleased for you. 

59 minutes ago, Greg 21.01.15 said:

Good luck hope it goes well. I found the interview at home daunting enough, so fingers crossed for you

 

greg.

This is completely different to the initial interview with ATOS or CAPITA.

It is just an appearance before a panel of 3 for PIP and they will listen and make a fair judgement as they are independent of DWP

13 minutes ago, Jan said:

Not the best time as I usually 'hit my wall' of fatigue 2pm ish

Jan xx

Now that may be a good thing as the panel should hopefully see you at your worst.

It is several years ago since I attended a tribunal but bear in mind the people on the panel (either 2 or 3 depending on whether it is for ESA or PIP) are completely independent of the DWP and are NOT little Hitlers.

All you can do is answer their questions honestly and in depth, do not leave anything out regardless of how embarrassing it is.

Wishing you the best of luck for a successful outcome.

Welcome to BTG Chris.

Everyone's recovery is different so no one can predict how yours will go. It is a known fact that short term memory loss can be a result of a SAH but over time it can improve.

Common and good advice is to drink plenty of water, this keeps you hydrated and apparently helps the brain to heal, it does help a lot with any resultant headaches you may have.

22 hours ago, Chris said:

your aneurysm is sorted and any issues are in your head"

To be honest and in my opinion only that is a very harsh statement.

Of course you are looking for more information, it is only natural. Feel free to ask any questions, there will be someone who will be able to answer them. Please be aware though that we are not medically qualified, so we cannot comment on or give medical advice.

We are here to support you in your recovery. 

Brian, may I ask what your occupation is?

Would it be possible for you to do a little work from home if you get really bored?

Welcome to BTG Brian.

As for your questions, everyone is different in their rates of recovery. All I can advise is listen to your doctors.

When you are told you are able to return to work it may be prudent to have a phased return rather than throwing yourself straight in the deep end.

You will be surprised at how much the bleed has taken out of you even though you say it was a small bleed.

For the moment just concentrate on getting yourself well. Look for things like reading, listening to music, watching films, doing puzzles to fill your time. Possibly a small potter around the house or small DIY jobs that aren't too taxing. Have regular naps if you can and be sure to drink plenty of fluids to keep you hydrated and that will help with the headaches.

My best wishes for a speedy recovery with a good outcome.

Jenjenstar, not to put a damper on things but have DVLA been informed about the SAH? It is notifiable and very often the medics don't tell you. DVLA may say it is ok to keep driving or they may say no until they have medical reports. The insurance company need to be told too although premiums cannot be increased.

Dioralyte doesn't actually hydrate you it just replaces the salts lost from vomiting and diarrhoea. Water is to stop dehydration.  

I write things down on a whiteboard on the fridge, if I don't do it straightaway it gets forgotten. I have also tried alarms and they don't work for me, I switch it off and promptly forget about it. The best way for me is visual, notebooks and post-it notes all over the place.

Thank you for updating us Ian. Hopefully things will continue to improve for you.

Good luck in your new relationship.

I would say referral for  neuro testing has to come from your GP or your neurologist.

Headway you can self refer, just give them a ring.

Welcome to BTG.

So sorry that you find yourself in this situation. Time is a great healer but everyone is different in their rate of recovery so there is no timescale. Things should get better but very slowly. I also said bizarre things in the very early days so my family tell me, I remember nothing of that.

I am 12 years down the line and still have problems with my short term memory although not as bad as initially.

I now have to write everything down immediately I think of it and have post- it notes all over the house.

https://www.headway.org.uk/news/national-news/new-resources-to-help-people-return-to-work-after-brain-injury/

24 minutes ago, Jan said:

I love the idea of the hearing dogs, I am very much a dogggy person. I used to foster puppies and dogs for a local Animal welfare society

Jan xx??

Jan, could you do that again?

Jan, take the bull by the horns when you gain a little more confidence and enquire at that school, they can only say no. Just remember though that schools can be very noisy, especially at that age. If you find noise too  much do a bit of research and find out if lessons are noisy. The school I went to didn't keep the pupils silent but it was very muted, anything other was stamped on.

My offers to help at other schools were turned down flat because I use a walker, quoting H&S etc. I began to feel as if I was no use to man nor mouse until this one school welcomed me with open arms