Barry Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 6 years since my SAH aged 50.Headache for a couple of weeks. Went to GP, hospital, GP again I knew there was something wrong ,But just got pain killers.Finally I collapsed at work while fitting some poor woman's kitchen.Gave her a bit of a fright. In to hospital. Coil in. 3 months off work,which i now know was not long enough. Back at work I had trouble understanding drawings which I had to work from,sometimes I couldn't recall everyday words and had bad headaches.One year later the hospital told me I had Horner's Syndrome Which is something to do with my eyes. I no longer do that sort of work. I'm doing something less stressful. I'm fitter than ever. I've lost weight, stopped smoking, take exercise and drink very little.However my memory is getting awful. I have to write everything down.I can't recall what has been said a couple of minutes ago and repeat a task I did only 5 minutes ago. I've set off to drive some where only to find I'm heading in a different direction. This really annoys my wife. That's my history, better than many. Just have to get on top of the memory thing. Good luck to all. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi Barry Warm welcome to the site, glad you found us. yeh! memory thing is horrible isnt, notes are the thing tho, (if you remember them - I sometimes dont) Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jord38 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi Barry, glad to read you're relatively well apart from the memory. My Sah was only 3 months ago and my memory seems ok so far, whether that remains is another story I suppose. Take care. Lisa x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winter Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Welcome to BTG Barry! So glad you found this site. Has been most helpful to me and many others. Lots of information and support here, from people who've gone through what you're going through! Sounds like you're doing pretty well with taking care of yourself - good for you Yeah that memory thing can be problematic. I have to write things down too, and yes, sometimes forget to write them down!!! That part is not so fun, but almost 3 years post SAH, Im beginning to accept certain things in my "new" life. Kind of like the rollercoaster, ups and downs, but just have to keep going and know that I have more ups than downs. Good luck to you. Hope to hear more from you. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryB Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Welcome Barry, And my memory is so bad I had to go back to look to see if your name was "Barry". My memory is not what it use to be and my processing took forever to start working again. I still see a neuroologist and he prescribe me medication that seemed to kick start part of my brain that had shut off. It still works but not as sharp as early on. We all have the same yet different issues, maybe you can take this up with your doctor. I am so much worse when I am tired or have over done it. So many trips I just do not do because of that "what if I get tired when I get there??" Good Luck & welcome, hope you find some useful information and some new friends. maryb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi Barry, Welcome to BTG. Sounds like you are doing pretty well - any less stressful job has to be good! I too suffer with memory problems which at times seem to be getting worse:frown: I find it quite annoying and frustrating - earlier this evening I was at my Mum's house, telling her something when the conversation was interrupted by my daughter ringing my mobile. I took the call which lasted about 30 seconds, but could I remember what I'd been talking to my Mum about? No and what's more she couldn't remember either! Whilst she is in her 80's and could be forgiven, I spent the next 15 minutes racking my damaged brain trying to recall any of the conversation - eventually I did remember but it was hard work!! If you get any tips for improving memory, then pass them on:-D Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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