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Hi Sammy Welcome to the site and to the family I was treated at Derriford too (2006) - I had the best care in the world there - they were brill so I hope you had the same level of care. I was on holiday in Devon at the time of my SAH. My fatigue and headaches lasted about a year and then slowly started to ease. I hope we can answer any questions that you may have - they're a great bunch on here and we have a wealth of knowledge and a tonne of experience. Take care of you Sami xx

Can't advise you I'm afraid Janey - we're not qualified to. The only thing you can do really is see your GP or Specialist and ask them. Do let us know what they recommend, though everyone's symptoms and meds are different, it will be interesting to know what they say.

Excellent news Jane - so pleased for you. Enjoy driving - sense of freedom xxx

Don't be feeling guilty hun - that's why its called Respite care - it gives you time to be you and you will and do need it. For you to give Annie some sense of normality you have to be able to have it for yourself too xx

Absolutely ditto to what everyone else has said hun. Baby steps - no rushing for anything or anyone xxx

Will be thinking of you tomorrow hun. Hope all goes well and your recovery is swift - make sure you take care of you after. Best wishes xxx

Me too Casey - I get a headache if I don't have a coffee - think that's more of the addiction that caffeine causes tho.

Nope, never had one and was never offered one either!!

I remember watching the Brain Hospital Documentary a few years back and there was a chap there who had coiling done on an unruptured aneurysm - he was also up and about and discharged the next day with no after affects - this wasn't a soap by the way. After all I guess the rupturing is the problem, not the actual op to coil before or after.

Good luck and all the best Jules x

Hi there Nick All we ask here is that you respect others feelings and opinions; that you follow the basic forum rules and that you don't expect any medical advice as we cannot give it. We've all questioned our past vices and our present ones too. We'll offer support, comfort and honesty. I joined this site 8 1/2 years ago and was, at that time, the 9th member. As you can see we've come on in leaps and bounds since then. I can honestly say that the friendly compassion and support I have always received on here has helped me not only come to terms with happened but not to blame myself for it either. Feel free to ask questions, have a rant, have a cry and have a laugh - they are all vital parts of recovery and we'll be here with you every step of the way if we can. Take care and we look forward to hearing more about you.

Excellent news, so pleased for you. Its always nice to hear from members who have made brilliant improvements.

Hi there and welcome As everyone else has said, see your specialist. Where do you live? I know that once I had a specialist assigned to me I didn't have to keep going though the GP (although he was very good and even rang an ambulance to come and get me three weeks after my SAH as I was so worried) I don't know) - if this would be the same where you live though. What you are experiencing isn't uncommon at all - have you read "Letter from your Brain" on here? Its very good and kind of explains what your brain is going through. It can be a long road to that place called Recovery, but you're allowed to make as many pit stops as you like. Also, like others have said, you must stay hydrated. This helps the brain with function and repair. Take care hun.

Hi there It keeps the body and brain hydrated and in turn helps the brain to heal. Dehydration makes headaches worse or can actually bring them on in the first place. 2 - 3 litres throughout the day is recommended by most health professionals anyway - so it's especially helpful to us.

I can't fault my neurosurgeon either - he saved my life and passed on my details to my specialist within 24 hours. My specialist was amazing - he was always at the end of a phone whether I was due for an appointment or not - I never had to go through his secretary or a switchboard. Many a time did he literally put my mind at ease and gave me amazing advice when I needed it.

Well said Teechur. I found that once I stopped fighting the new life I had to live and accepted it - things did become easier for me.

Its a long road to recovery hun, but you're allowed to make as many pit stops as you need and want to make sure you get there. Look after yourself, your body will tell you what it can and can't do- all you have to do is listen x

Hi Cat I always love it when someone who had their SAH years ago finds us and joins us. It gives the newbies hope and inspiration. I'm sorry that you're still suffering with the pain so long after and can only hope for you that it eases at some point. So glad you found us x

Great news Poppy - glad everything went well. Plenty of rest and fluids hun xx

Good luck Poppy - hope all goes well for you hun xx

Totally agree - our Springer Spaniel, Buddy, is as mad as a box of frogs but he knows when I'm unhappy or stressed and plonks himself on my knee and demands to be fussed - I'm sure he know that he always puts a smile on my face and he has a cuddle with me each night before I go to bed. I really don't know what I'd do without him, bless him.

Hey Scott Welcome back and congratulations on your wonderful news. Can't really say much more than the others have - love, cherish, be honest, be patient, be understanding of each other. I think its just as important that you are patient with your fiancee when she doesn't understand how you're feeling as it for her to be patient with you. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful future together. So pleased for you.

Hi Janet Sorry things have gotten worse hun. I know that the last time I saw you, you were struggling - hopefully retiring on medical grounds will allow you to get the rest you need without worrying about being off work. Always here for you Janet - anytime you want to pop down, or want us to pop up, just say the word. Love you to you all - big hugs to you and Morris xxxx

Hi Iola I used to do it all the time - walk further and further, stay awake longer, work harder etc. I still do it now occasionally, nearly 8 years on. It's almost like trying to prove that it never happened and for the most part now I do sometimes wonder whether it was all a bad dream lol.

Congratulations to you both. Mablethorpe is a little seaside town on the East Coast - not too far from Skegness but much nicer - I spent many a happy childhood at Mablethorpe on the donkeys on the beach and sitting at the Fulbeck pub with a bottle of panda pop and a bag of crisps - have a lovely time x