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Subarachnoid haemorrhage: my journey
08 July 2010
In a new patient perspective article, published today, Kevin Toach tells the story of his two subarachnoid haemorrhages, which occurred ten days apart.
Although he visited his GP and underwent a neurological examination and a CT scan, the first subarachnoid haemorrhage was not detected until ten days later, when he had a second bleed.
Following his first bleed, Kevin controlled his headaches with pain killers, carried on working, continued to drive a car, ride a motor scooter, and went climbing with his son.
"Had I known the full extent of what had happened inside my brain things would have been a lot different," he says.
A subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a sudden leak of blood over the surface of the brain. The brain is covered by layers of membranes, one of which is called the arachnoid. An SAH occurs beneath this layer. The blood vessels supplying blood to the brain lie in this space, surrounded by clear cerebrospinal fluid.
SAH is a medical emergency. It is a serious, life-threatening condition. If you think you may have had an SAH, you should seek emergency medical treatment.
If you would like more information about SAH or any other neurological condition, you can contact our Helpline, staffed by neuroscience nurses, free on 0808 808 1000 or email helpline@brainandspine.org.uk
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