Help need advice

[Jillyjay40]

What's the risk of a subdural haemorrhage??? I have never heard of it... My grandad fell off his push bike 4 weeks ago and crashed his car last week..today he's been admitted into hospital and has to have a operation this afternoon..his health has gone down hill in last 12 months and he's been unsteady on his feet,he's 87

#subduralheamorrhage

[Steve49]

Hi.

Welcome to our site, I do hope that we can be off assistant to you.

I'm very sorry to hear about your grandad.

I have just found some info on Subdural Heamorhages.

Do you want me to pass these onto you ???

Please let me know.

Steve.

[Jillyjay40 in reply to Steve49]

Yes please

[Steve49 in reply to Jillyjay40]

Hi.

No probs.

Shall I email them to you ???

Steve.

[Jillyjay40 in reply to Steve49]

Yes please [e-mail]

[Steve49 in reply to Jillyjay40]

Hi.

No probs.

Steve.

[Jillyjay40 in reply to Jillyjay40]

Yes please [e-mail]

[Steve49 in reply to Jillyjay40]

Hi.

I have just emailed the info please let me know if there is any problems. .???

Steve.

[davee]

Hello Jillyjay. I've had 2 brain haemorrhages since 1985 the second one nearly 3 years ago. This was a subdural haemorrhage. It didn't affect me too much. However, I'm only 62. I was kept in hospital for 11 days this time, whereas it was 11 weeks for the other. I have also been unsteady on the feet for quite a few years, thinking that age may have added to the injuries. I think the subdural is bleeding beneath a lining of the brain called the Dura. Good luck to your dad.

[cat3]

Hi Jilly and welcome. I'm sorry to hear of your granddad's brain injury, but what a spirited fellow he must be to still ride a bike at 87.

I had a Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) in 2011 and the bleed was controlled by the insertion of a titanium coil. A SAH is a spontaneous bleed caused by an aneurism, and though your granddad's haemorrhage is the result of an injury, the outcome is much the same.

My bleed was accessed via an artery in the groin which is the most convenient method, providing the area of the bleed is accessible. These procedures are carried out with high tech equipment by highly qualified surgeons and you can be sure your granddad will be in experienced hands.

I hope you'll let us know how your granddad gets on & please accept my sincere best wishes for the best possible outcome. Regards, Cat x

[Jillyjay40]

My dad asked the doctors if he would die and they can't answer..they couldn't do the operation today because they don't have a bed for him so hopefully tomorrow..he can't remember his own date of birth now but could this morning at 10am xx

[cat3 in reply to Jillyjay40]

The only things I managed to ask the paramedics before losing consciousness was 'Am I dying' and 'Please tell my kids I love them'. I thought I felt myself dying but it was obviously just the drop into unconsciousness.

So I think it's natural at such a critical time to assume it's the end, but I imagine everyone feels that way. My family didn't get any reassurance when I was admitted ; the doctors won't commit to a prognosis because the brain is so complex.

So whereas, for example, one broken limb will require the same procedure as another, every brain and brain injury is as individual as the person it inhabits.

Your granddad will naturally become increasingly confused until the damage in his brain is fixed but staff will be monitoring him very carefully throughout the night.

I hope you can rest tonight Jilly and, please note, I've lost count of how many anxious relatives have posted here when their loved one is facing a critical brain operation, and every one has come through. I know your granddad's age is a big factor but, being a cyclist, he's probably fitter than many others much younger.

Sending heartfelt best wishes.........................come back when you can. xx

[cat3]

Hi again Jilly ; How are things with your granddad today ? x