SamB Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi I only had my SAH 2 and a half weeks ago and am probably still in a bit of shock. Luckily, I was rehearsing with my choir, actually in a hospital, at the time the SAH occured!I was whizzed thru A&E, had a CT scan and was transferred to the QE Hospital within hours. Fortunately I have had no "damage", and didn't need any teatment as it wasn't caused by an annurism or similar. However, this is the problem: I can find very little info reguarding this kind of SAH, all the info seems to relate to SAH caused by annurisms/vessel damage. The Consultant has not given me any advice relating to recovery, literally saying go home and rest, and just get on with your life. I am still coming to terms with the fact that I could have died or been left paralysed, and don't really know what I'm supposed to do to 'take it easy'. I am very lucky to have no pain or discomfort, but I am spending a lot of time bursting into tears and feeling a bit lost. Anyone with a similar experience?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Sam Welcome to our group, there is a thread re non-anuerysm will bump it back to top of SAH discussion forum for you. We do have quite a few members who have had this type of bleed so you're not alone. Its nice to hear that you're not suffering pain and discomfort. You will find that your emotions will be all over the place for quite some time yet. You are very early on in the recovery process and it is different for all of us. Try to listen to your body and rest as often as you need to as you may find overdoing things can lead to bouts of extreme fatigue which can make you even more emotional. Look forward to hearing more from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Sam A very warm welcome to you....really hope the thread Janet bumped to top of SAH discussion helps you. You have come to the right place for lots of advice and support...what Janet has said about listening to your body...is the best advise you can get xx Please take care and look forward to hearing more from you. Love Tina xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Sam Welcome to BTG- the most fantastic support group on the internet You will find loads of advice and support on here and Janet has bumped the topic for you. I was treated at QE too- where abouts do you live? I live in Coventry Take care and make sure you take it easy. If its any consolation, lots of us have emotions allover the place and cry for England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamB Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks all for such a warm welcome! I look forward to getting to know you all a little better as time goes on. All the very best, Sam x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod123 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Sam I'm a carer and no nothing about non anuerysm sah but you've come to the right place to find out what you need to know and welcome hope you continue with a speedy recovery Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna79 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi sam welcome to the site x x You will find a lot of support here x x look forward to getting to know you too x x donna xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myratas Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Sam Welcome to BTG, I can only add what the others have already said. I look forward hearing from you some more when you are ready. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Sam, You're very early days into your recovery, so be kind to yourself and what you're feeling at this minute, is pretty normal ..... It's all too easy for the medics to say "get on with your life", but in practice and being on the receiving end, we all know here, that it's a different kettle of fish and not quite that easy. A non-aneurysm SAH forum has just been set up, so please feel free to post there, as we have quite a few members that have suffered the same, so I'm sure that they will only be too happy to help out, with any questions/fears that you may have. Wishing you the very best of luck with your recovery and life does really get better ..... rest up and take it easy.... xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellieone Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 hi and welcome!! my sah was non anurysm, any questions please feel free to ask and ill help in anyway i can xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi Sam Warm welcome to the site, not a lot I can add really..... You are early in the recovery, and yes do listen to your body. makes my blood boil when they say 'get on with your life' its sometimes not that easy......but it does get better honest.... hope you get lots of help from the site.... take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle C Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi Sam Welcome to the family, hoping by now you will have found the non anni thread. Just to echo what everyone else has said listen to your body rest and keep posting. It is very annoying when they say "get on with your life" GRRRRRRRRRRR they said that to me as well:crazy:. You take care and hopefully chat soon Love luck and laughter Michelle c xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrycornish Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hello Sam, can't add anything as I'm one of the boring ones with aneurysm but I can say the folk who know will help and I can say Welcome glad you found us:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi Sam and welcome to a great source of practical information I am 21 months post non aneurysm SAH, if you look through my posts you can follow what I have said in the past about lack of info etc on this type of SAH, I know just how you feel. As others have said, it is all too easy for medics to tell us we are lucky and to go home and get on with things, the reality is not usually that simple!Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Hi Sam, Welcome to BTG. My husband Jim also suffered a non aneurysm sah. You are very early in recovery and your emotions will be all over the place for awhile. If you have any specific questions you will for sure get answers on this site. You have found a site with wonderful, caring people. Take it slow and listen to your body. Cal XXXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Sam welcome to BTG look forward to chatting sometime. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hey Sam Welcome to the family and to the site. Can only echo really what the others said. There'll always be someone here to help in some way or another. Take it easy and listen to your body - it'll tell you when you need to rest or slow down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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