Inez Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi all, On 13th Dec 2012, I was having what I thought was my first migraine. Within 2 hours I was told I have three brain aneurysms and one had burst causing a subarachnoid haemorrhage. I was back home for Christmas but I am still in a state of shock, so I'll be following everyone's stories with interest. Inez xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hello and welcome Inez you've found the right place for lots of support and help during your recovery. The first few months can be really slow going in your recovery as you said dealing with the shock of the event and the side effects can be quite daunting. Just remember to be kind to yourself and listen to your body rest as often as you need and try to drink plenty of fluids it really will help. Look forward to hearing more from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inez Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryB Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Bang, is a great way to describe it. Welcome to BTG. Looking forward to hearing from you. Maryb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Inez and a warm welcome to Behind the Gray. I'm sure you will be glad to have found this site so early into your recovery as there is a wealth of information on here and being amongst others who have been through a sah can be quite comforting too. Having an aneursym rupture is bad enough, but learning you have others does come as a bit of a shock. I have one other in addition to the one that burst and that has been monitored annually over the past 4 years - in fact I've recently been told they don't need to scan me again until Aug 2015. Try to be reassured that they will keep an eye on those other annies, unless of course they treated them all at the time of the sah. Either way, I wish you all the best in your recovery. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigsaw Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Enez Finding BTG early will be a great comfort, ask any question that comes into you head - we all need to understand what happened to us! I totally agree that you must rest and give your head time! Take care, Linda x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Inez and welcome! You are in the right place. Now: TAKE. YOUR. TIME. recovering, ok? Lots of rest, lots of fluids. Take it one day at a time. You are welcome to read my blog to see how far I've come - it's nearly 3 years since mine and boy it's been a journey All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi there, warm welcome glad you found us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wem Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Inez and welcome to BTG, You are amongst friends here, our journeys may have subtle differences but we all have one thing in common .....we are survivors. As others have said, rest, lots of fluids and listen to your body. Though the latter can be a challenge in itself as it may appear to be speaking a whole new language in the early months. Any questions shout up there is a wealth of knowledge and experience on this site. Take care, Wem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi K Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Inez, it's very early days for you. Go slowly and drink lots of water. Rest as much as you can and if your brain wants sleep then sleep. Welcome to BTG, lots of information here and people who understand. Sandi K. Xoxox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inez Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thank you for your warm welcome messages. It's very reassuring to know that others are going through this strange experience as well. Thanks again xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpaggett Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Inez, Great to have you, sorry for the reason you here. The first few months are a whirlwind of strangeness. My advice is to read as much as you can here and post threads often. Even if you're not sure if what you're experiencing is typical, I'm sure one of us has had the same atypical thing happen to us too and it can ease anxiety to know you're not alone. ~Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winter Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hi Inez, Welcome to BTG! I'm happy, too, that you found this site so quickly. As the others have said, this is the place to be for information, support, and comfort - we're all here to help one another. Kris mentioned reading as much as you can on this site. Great advice. It helped me to understand what was happening to my body and brain, and that Im not alone in this. I saw on another thread where you mentioned you were the perfect candidate (or something to that effect) for a SAH. I do hope you're not blaming yourself in anyway!!! These things happen to lots of people, some of whom have never smoked. Some have been in excellent physical shape, healthy in all ways and had SAHs. Be easy on yourself and concentrate, if you can, on healing. Recovery is the most important thing right now - be good to you Hope to see you more often here, and in the Green Room too! Hugs to you, Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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