....and I AM well!

[Hopingsail]

Hi Everyone,

To let you know that all your advice re not panicking / getting myself into a state about GCA or my brain scan at Hospital today has proved correct with no signs of TIA /Stroke or anything else!

Very good attention by Consultant (very genned up on PMRGCA ) and his SHO, the verdict in the end being that I had indeed probably just pushed myself too hard plus the blow on the head, and the PMR was just letting me know who is boss at the moment. I can only say that that the NHS performed incredibly well for me throughout with nothing really left to chance.

And what can I say to all of you who sent me so many hugs and words of encouragement - so that I went today quite hopeful that all would turn out OK AND that I would be able to face and cope with whatever might be the outcome? Thank you SO MUCH everyone. What a wonderful thing this forum is, due to all you put into it.

Onwards and upwards!

[Carriemetz]

Huzzah! 🥳 Good news. So glad to hear it. Cheers us all up 😉

[Hopingsail in reply to Carriemetz]

Huzzah indeed!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Great - it is always the anticipation that is worst. Now you can settle down again but you do know that it is OK and you will remember to take things a bit easier next time!

[Hopingsail in reply to PMRpro]

I’ll try….

[SheffieldJane]

This is great news Hopingsail. I had a feeling that you would be just fine. Thank you for letting us know. Onwards and upwards indeed!

[Hopingsail in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thanks SJ!

[bussell]

oh what good news! Hurray!

[Hopingsail in reply to bussell]

Pity we can’t party!

[Nextoneplease]

Oh this is brilliant news Hopingsail 🎉 So, so pleased for you xx

[Hopingsail in reply to Nextoneplease]

Yes - am pretty pleased I must say!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Great news!

[Hopingsail in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks DL - shall resume your taper next week!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Hopingsail]

Good luck with that…..😊

[Melti]

Hopingsail, what a relief for you ( and your wife) Thank you for reassuring us all.

Mark Twain .... I've lived through some terrible things, some of which actually happened....

[Hopingsail in reply to Melti]

Indeed - I like that Mark Twain quote!

[jinasc]

Now give the Mrs a proper hug from you 🤗

and you can have another virtual one 🤗

[Hopingsail in reply to jinasc]

She’ll have to wait until Sunday!

[jinasc in reply to Hopingsail]

That's fine - at least you can go visit with a happy face. 😊 Instinct tells me even if it had been t'other way you would till have put a happy face on.

[Telian]

Great news. Just the tonic you needed! Have a nice day!

[Hopingsail in reply to Telian]

I will - going down to Hayling Island beach (in the sunshine) to a protest against Southern Water continually dumping raw sewage into our AONB harbour and along our beaches. Profits….

[cycli in reply to Hopingsail]

brilliant news on results Hopingsail. Luck with the protest. Hypocritical water authorities insist on your waste from Klargesters meeting safe standard and they do this to the environment. Don't overdo the protesting or you'll be back.

[Telian in reply to Hopingsail]

Good on you. Give ‘em hell!Have a good day.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Hopingsail]

SW don’t have a very good reputation- very often on local news for some misdemeanour or other…..but as advised, don’t get too angsty…….or glue yourself to the beach…bit difficult even with the pebbles/shingle!

Personally don’t have fond memories of HI, got a piece of sharp shingle embedded in ball of foot when I was a child...had to go to hospital to have it sorted.🥲

[Hopingsail in reply to DorsetLady]

😱

[Sweetpeasoprano in reply to Hopingsail]

We love Hayling Island and only live about half an hour away. I’m glad your issues are sorted.

[Dilly-B]

Great news.

[Purplegloss]

Excellent news

[Canarylady]

Good morning Hopingsail,So so pleased you are ok,one worry out of the way.

Well done you.

Have a great wk end and enjoy yourself.

Hope your wife is ok too.😊

Take care

Ruthy

Xx

[Hopingsail in reply to Canarylady]

Thanks - I’m chirruping this morning and trust you are also!

[Canarylady in reply to Hopingsail]

Yes I am too!It’s beautiful here today up in Suffolk

Off to work later🤨

Enjoy your weekend and seeing your wife.

X

[Sharitone]

Great - was thinking about you yesterday, as promised!

[Hopingsail in reply to Sharitone]

Obvs made all the difference - thank you!

[Viv54]

Best wishes good to hear 😊💕

[Leilagirl]

So glad to hear! You’ve got this!

[Grammy80]

I have no clue what Huzzah! means.....but HUZZAH!!! I'm thrilled to hear your news..and this bunch will always be here for you. Here is another hug... (()) 💖

[Hopingsail in reply to Grammy80]

Thanks! Huzzah is olden-times version of hooray!

[507Trail]

Glad to hear the good news!

[Louisa1840]

What a positive attitude Hopingsail as Julian of Norwich wrote " All will be well and all will be very well".

[Hopingsail in reply to Louisa1840]

One has to try, Louisa!