Brain Heamorrhage

[pussyfoot]

Hi does anyone know of anyone who has suffered a Brain Heamorrhage and weather they were able to drive again after informing their insurance company. thank you

[sherrardk]

He went two weeks ago to speak to the consultant (he had said he would talk to consultant over the phone but they said no). They didn't see him, got a new appointment for July 3 but he can't make it (day after we get back from holiday, so he will be knackered). Going in August now (the lack of rushing is good, the waiting is horrible). They want to do some different sort of angiogram test (one before and one after some extra strong dye is injected to see how/why it's re-filling). They had told him everything was ok but a multi-something team reviewed it and found the leak.

Pussyfoot, we are assuming they didn't use the coiling for some good reason (as opposed to using my husband as a guinea pig), his aneurysm is on the bit where the artery(?) enters the brain and splits, a bit like a 'Y' joint. Hope ou are feeling better, :)

[askyourgran]

My husband had a slight stroke TIA? and the hospital detected a blockage in the vein in his neck, which they removed. He was unable to drive for about 6 weeks. He was Ok and there seemed to be no after effects. I understand that any brain impairment should be notified to the DVLA who determined how long the ban should last. Usually the hospital tells the patient to notify Swansea.

[tonyav]

Blimey sherr, I'm very surprised that they don't want to see him ASAP due to it re-filling again.

[sherrardk]

I know, it's a right worry. He's only got to look a bit odd or hold his head differently and I am all over him like a rash. As you can imagine, the second-guessing what might happen can drive you bonkers. He gets bouts of depression and severe headaches but no physical impairments (and he's not dead!). No point moaning about it, just got to get on with things, he could get hit by a bus tomorrow.

[tonyav]

I know what you mean, sherr, mrs av watched me like an hawk for at least a couple of years after my op.

[Hypognosis]

What things make Disney World worth visiting which do not involve the kind of G-forces which might prove life-threatening to someone carrying a brain aneurysm?
Are your travel insurance company happy to cover his condition?

(Sorry to throw cold water on the plans but it sounds like a serious health issue and I suspect GP/Hospital are unaware of your holiday intentions - they cannot advise if they're not informed).

[sherrardk]

Thanks for your input, it's on my husband's to do list to phone his consultant and ask them. The insurance company are aware of his 'condition' and are happy to cover him.

[Hypognosis]

Hope the consultant can give him the okay and you can both enjoy a relaxing holiday.

[sherrardk]

We've got five kids so I doubt it'll be relaxing! Even if he can't go on sine rides there is still loads of stuff he can do & the younger kids won't be going on some if the rides either - he can look after them. Thank you for your kind thoughts.

[jno]

I think there's a fair amount of soft stuff at Disney - Pirates of the Caribbean and so on. They have to cater for young kids (and their ailing parents) as well as demented teens.