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Recovering from a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage
A guide for patients and carers
Getting back to normal
It can take many months following a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage to feel that life is getting back to ‘normal’ and people often ask if they will ever be the same again. This is a very difficult question to answer as everyone’s recovery is different.
It is common for people who have had a subarachnoid haemorrhage to take quite a few months off from work. Many people find it helpful to go back part-time or for a few hours, before returning to fulltime work. Other people find it helpful to do a less stressful or physical job than they did before but it depends very much on the individual person. You might like to see if there are any clubs or voluntary organisations that you can volunteer with as a ‘stepping stone’ to returning to work.
There is not a great deal that you can do to hurry your recovery. The main suggestions are that you take it easy and listen to what your body is telling
you. You may find some of the following tips helpful.
• Pace yourself
• Keep a diary
• Take regular rest breaks
• Don’t push yourself too hard
• Drink at least two litres of caffeine-free fluid a day
• Have a daily routine
Contact the Brain and Spine Helpline if you would like to discuss any issues related to sub-arachnoid haemorrhage, on Freephone 0808 808 1000. The Helpline is run by neuroscience health professionals.
There is not a great deal that you can do to hurry your recovery. The main suggestions are that you take it easy and listen to what your body is telling
you. You may find some of the following tips helpful.
• Pace yourself
• Keep a diary
• Take regular rest breaks
• Don’t push yourself too hard
• Drink at least two litres of caffeine-free fluid a day
• Have a daily routine
Contact the Brain and Spine Helpline if you would like to discuss any issues related to sub-arachnoid haemorrhage, on Freephone 0808 808 1000. The Helpline is run by neuroscience health professionals.
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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
