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Question: I had 3 sub-ddural hematomas last November and a huge arachnoid hematoma in January. Ilived ina rehabilitation care center for about 3 months and am now at home (yah) and have home health care. I am walking steadily now and can write a little. I was told I probably won't live longer than 3 months by several doctors,but my trauma surgeon thinks That if I make it a year, I'll have a chance to be OK. No one is wanting to say I can drive or use the stove again. I've been told that I'm in the 2-3% of those who do make it. Do you have any suggestions on what to do to get a normal life? Surgery is not an option at my age although I was a very active person before all of this.
Brief Answer:
Eating healthy, staying safe, and being positive!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these hematomas that you suffered. They seemed to have occurred spontaneously and the risk of recurrence in the immediate months following the first episode is high and poses a greater risk of severe and far reaching consequences. With every day beyond the initial episode, the risk of recurrence is lower and the chances of survival are higher. I can only hope and wish that you continue on a good pathway like this.
There is really nothing that can be done to accelerate recovery. What we do is we try to address all modifiable risk factors like high blood pressure, trauma, taking drugs that can increase the bleeding risk, etc. This would help to reduce the chances of a possible recurrence. Also, helping you to regain some for of autonomy through physical and rehabilitation care. I am happy to hear you have been through these and doing a lot better.
Eating healthy, staying safe from dangerous falls, sports, exercise , etc and being positive and optimistic are the best tools you have right now. there are no magical drugs or procedures that would work marvels over night.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be. Thank you so much for using our services and I wish you the best of every possible outcome.
Eating healthy, staying safe, and being positive!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these hematomas that you suffered. They seemed to have occurred spontaneously and the risk of recurrence in the immediate months following the first episode is high and poses a greater risk of severe and far reaching consequences. With every day beyond the initial episode, the risk of recurrence is lower and the chances of survival are higher. I can only hope and wish that you continue on a good pathway like this.
There is really nothing that can be done to accelerate recovery. What we do is we try to address all modifiable risk factors like high blood pressure, trauma, taking drugs that can increase the bleeding risk, etc. This would help to reduce the chances of a possible recurrence. Also, helping you to regain some for of autonomy through physical and rehabilitation care. I am happy to hear you have been through these and doing a lot better.
Eating healthy, staying safe from dangerous falls, sports, exercise , etc and being positive and optimistic are the best tools you have right now. there are no magical drugs or procedures that would work marvels over night.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be. Thank you so much for using our services and I wish you the best of every possible outcome.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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