Recovering from a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage
A guide for patients and carers
Further reading
Time Out of mind.
Jane Lapotaire.Virago Press, 2003.
ISBN 1844080552.
This is the author’s story of her experiences following a
sub-arachnoid haemorrhage and how it affected her life.
Wessex and Greater Manchester Neurosciences Centres
www.bafound.org
Website information on sub-arachnoid haemorrhage including personal stories and a message forum
Brain Aneurysm Foundation
www.bafound.org
12 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
An American charity offering information and support. The website has information on coping with emotional and physical difficulties as well as personal stories and a message board.
Jane Lapotaire.Virago Press, 2003.
ISBN 1844080552.
This is the author’s story of her experiences following a
sub-arachnoid haemorrhage and how it affected her life.
Wessex and Greater Manchester Neurosciences Centres
www.bafound.org
Website information on sub-arachnoid haemorrhage including personal stories and a message forum
Brain Aneurysm Foundation
www.bafound.org
12 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
An American charity offering information and support. The website has information on coping with emotional and physical difficulties as well as personal stories and a message board.
Contents
- Introduction
- Recovery following a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage
- What do the main parts of the brain do?
- Tiredness and restlessness
- Headaches
- Unusual sensations
- Loss of movement and/or feeling
- Senses
- Sight
- Smell and taste
- Speech
- Memory
- Feelings and worries
- Emotions
- For friends and family
- Getting back to normal
- Further reading