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I feel that the time is right to explain what happened to me back in January. By sharing this, I’m hoping that it will save lives but more importantly, stop tongues wagging in the wrong direction!
So back in January, I experienced a thunder clap headache ( not a migraine)one evening whilst working. Just thinking that hormones were responsible, I thought nothing too much into it. As time went on, I felt very sick, but my body turned into a tap where it wouldn’t allow me to be sick. An ambulance was called as symptoms weren’t getting better & on route to hospital, I was sick ( 3 litres) my headache still didn’t go away. I was scanned at hospital & the scan showed a subarachnoid hemmohhage, basically showing bleeding in the brain. A drain had to be put in my brain to drain off pressure that was being created, followed by coils & stent procedures which kept me alive, but unfortunately gave me a stroke. Since then I have been in three different hospitals, including ICU in two of them, then the last being the start of rehab- learning to walk again etc, all those things which we take for granted. I’m still continuing my rehab at home, which is going well, but it’s a very long process of getting the brain to rewire with movements of the body to allow me to move again which is a very emotional journey. So ladies, please don’t assume hormones & migraines are something that is real. If in doubt, get yourself checked out. Don’t assume being fit & healthy outrules this, as most of you know my line of work & the efforts of staying fit & healthy don’t necessarily mean that you’ll be mover come across this. I’m lucky that being fit & healthy kept me alive at the start. Feel free to chat if you see me out & about, but please appreciate how tiring it is starting the journey from scratch every time someone wants to know something. A big thankyou to all who have helped & supported me during my journey so far! For now I will continue my journey getting stronger & trsting when needed. Fingers crossed I’ll be back out again very soon.

My dad is an absolute super star 🌟 when it comes to doing his regular movement , strength and balance sessions. Don’t get me wrong, there’s also been times where it hasn’t been possible due to the many other challenges that Parkinson’s throws your way.

Coordination is key to helping with everyday tasks whilst fighting your way through the many complications that Parkinson’s brings. We would not even think about walking each time we were to take a step, although with Parkinson’s, this can become difficult very quickly as gait changes and causes more shuffling to happen, which can bring challenges with balance.

We are continuing to kick Parkinson’s backside and do what we do best in our everyday lives., so keep up the great work dad, and also not forgetting mum, who is also put through her paces at the same time.

If you have Parkinson’s…don’t let it beat you! Kick it in the 🤬