Recovery Advice

[Guest Shiree]

Hiya

I am just about 6 months post SAH. I still have headache and a feeling like my head is full and it makes me feel a bit dizzy (most of the time). Is this normal?

I have not had a blood test since i left hospital, so thought I would go get one but what do I need them to check for? My 2 scans since SAH have been fine but i am starting to panic about the headache/dizzy thing.

What complications can happen?

hugs

shiree

[jess]

Hi there Shiree if I were you I would go to the doctors and basically just tell them what you told us it can be a number of things like lack of iron, low blood pressure ear infections so just pop off and see you doctor I am sure there is nothing for you to worry about though. Jess.xxx

[Tina]

Hi Shiree

I agree with Jess, go to your Doctors........i felt like that....i was told i was pushing too hard and i also had ear infection. That was caused by a blockage of blood and anesthetic from my surgery. I had it suctioned out...but still have the dizzy feeling and headaches. I think it is just the brain still mending....6 months is still very early days.

Take care Shiree, lots of love to you hun, thinking of you,

Love Tinaxx

[myratas]

Morning Shiree

I had SAH just days after you and i think that there are days are feel so grotty with a headache or sickness.

I do think like Jess and Tina have already said have it checked out to rule out anything serious.

Tina i too had the same problem and had suction at the hospital, hated it.

Shiree try and not work too hard you should still take it easy even six months post SAH.

Myra xx

[Louise]

Hi

Yes I'm with the others see the doc it could just be something like a viral infection but I know how scarry not feeling well can be.....

hope things improve. sending hugs

Louise.xx

[Karen]

Shiree,

If you tell the Doc your symptoms, he should know what type of stuff that needs to be ruled out ...... you shouldn't have to tell him ..... just enforce the fact that you need some peace of mind.... dizziness can be caused by a multitude of things, that he could help rule out ....anxiety being one of the them... I still have my spells, especially when tired, but to a lesser degree and it's more manageable ...... after blood tests, I was found to be calcium and iron deficient .... taking the iron and calcium supplement seems to have helped with the cramps and dizziness ... I was also given a balance assesment at the hospital, but it was after many months of to-ing and fro-ing to the Doc .... just be insistent .... he should know his job, if he doesn't, then I would find another Doc if possible. Headaches post SAH are common and from the info I've read, many of us will be more prone to them, than before. You're still at the every early stages of recovery, so give it some time, see the Doc and don't rush trying to get back to normal, as you still need to rest up ..... good luck!

[donna79]

I am going to have some blood tests to rule things out i am going to demand it x

Its our lives so we decide what to do from now on what makes us feel better x

[tennissmithy]

Shiree,

I was the same as you but when I went to the docs he insisted on blood tests shopefully yours will do the same.

Good luck

Laura

xx

[Guest Shiree]

Hey guys

Been to the Doctors and pretty much had to demand bloodtests. Blood pressure was fine and so was ears etc. She seemed to think these symptoms are just because i am anxious...hmmmm wot do you guys think?

Will have results of the blood tests in a few days.

hugs

shiree

[jess]

It could possibly be because your anxious but we shall see. Goodluck. Jess.xxx

[Tina]

HI Shiree

I agree with Jess......worrying could be the problem...difficult i know, because you feel all over the place emotionally.....but it does get better...honest

Take care

Love Tinaxx

[Anne]

Hi Shiree

Maybe your potassium level is a bit low - I do get that every now and then and it can make you feel quite rubbish.

Heres hoping you feel better soon.

Anne

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[donna79]

Shiree SNAP

Everything you have said ME TOO i have demanded blood tests which i am making appointmet for today and just about to get bp checked but always fine ( great i've cursed it ) ....................

Are we TWINS

[tennissmithy]

It could be nerves as well, I have a greater problem with nerves and anxiousness now

Laura

xxx

[Guest Shiree]

Thanks guys

Yea I am usually a strong minded person and had huge doubts that the Dr might be right, but then again I have never been through a near death experience before either!!!

Thanks for taking the time to reply to me

hugs

shiree

[Guest Shiree]

Hi guys

Just thought I would let you know that the blood test results were all good and normal. I had a little sore on my nose and the Dr wouldn't give me anything for it on the Monday, so it got worse and I went back on the Thursday and Waited for 3 bl**dy hours to see a Dr to get a script for antibiotics. Took all of 3 minutes of Dr's time. Anyway My blood pressure was quite high - first time ever in my life and i have to go back and get it checked again. I wonder if it had anything to do with the steam coming out of my ears after the 3 hour wait!!

And heres a weird thing - i seem to feel better after i have had an energy drink. I drink 'v' over here...

hugs

shiree

[Louise]

steam coming out of ears = high BP oh yes........

sugar or energy drink does make you feel Yeh!!!! but for me the energy drink is too much of a Yeh so I cant take them.....

glad the test were ok hope your feeling better.

hugs

Louise.xx

[bogbrush]

Hi Shiree

Good news about the blood tests

Take care with the blood pressure. It's important to keep it under control. I'm on meds for mine, but my doc told me that loosing some weight and getting more exercise would help. I'm going to take his advice ... tomorrow ... honest.

Regards

Keith

[Tina]

Hi Shiree

Glad your blood test were all ok, great news hun ...but yes you must watch your blood pressure....i am sure it did not help waiting 3 hours Take care, Love Tinaxx

[tennissmithy]

Hi Shiree,

Glad the blood tests were fine. I agree with the others to watch the blood pressure but waiting 3 hours definitely won't of helped!!!!

Laura

xx

[donna79]

Glad your blood tests are fine YIPPEE

Its nice to get good news x x x x x

Hopefully mine will be fine also i had them done friday so should hear how they are end of this week x x x

[prudence]

hi anne i was told my potassium levels where terribly low when i was in hospital and told to eat bananas dont know what the symptoms are of low potassium (dont like bananas) but iam eating them ,so just hope it works ,love prue

Hi Shiree

Maybe your potassium level is a bit low - I do get that every now and then and it can make you feel quite rubbish.

Heres hoping you feel better soon.

Anne

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[MUTTI]

HI PRUE

I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW THAT TOMATO'S AND AVOCADO'S ARE HIGHER IN POTASSIUM THAN BANANA'S AND ARE ACTUALLY BETTER FOR YOU BANANA'S ARE BEST FOR YOU WHEN THEY ARE STILL GREEN.

LOVE & HUGS EVELYN

[Louise]

I dont like bannana's either, but love tomatoes and didnt know that least dont think I did - I never know cant remember

Louise.x

[prudence]

hi its prue thanks for your reply i to love tomatoes i cant believe that i was short of it as ive grown them for years{and eat hundreds of them] especially in soups etc ,and yet he said i had a desperate shortage thanks so much for your reply love prue

HI PRUE

I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW THAT TOMATO'S AND AVOCADO'S ARE HIGHER IN POTASSIUM THAN BANANA'S AND ARE ACTUALLY BETTER FOR YOU BANANA'S ARE BEST FOR YOU WHEN THEY ARE STILL GREEN.

LOVE & HUGS EVELYN