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Poison frontman Bret Michaels’s condition may have stabilized following a brain hemorrhage, according to TMZ.com. The website reportedly spoke with Ambre Lake, the Season 2 winner of Michaels’s reality series, Rock of Love, who says she has spoken with people who are close to Michaels who told her the singer is awake and in good spirits.
People reported earlier today that Michaels had suffered a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage. The singer was suffering from a headache Thursday night when he was rushed to the hospital. Michaels is currently in critical condition. A source told People, “After several CAT scans, MRIs, and an angiogram, [doctors] decided to keep Michaels in the ICU and are running several tests to determine the cause. [It] will be touch and go for the next few days while he is under intense observation.”
This most recent hospital stay comes only 11 days after Michaels underwent an emergency appendectomy in San Antonio, Texas. Whether his hemorrhage is related to the appendectomy or his diabetes remains to be seen.
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OMG! That’s horrible. Prayers to him for a full recovery!
I second that. Hang in there Bret!
Really sorry to hear about that. Wishing you the best Bret!!!!
Third that! I hope he makes a full and speedy recovery!
Let’s ALL stop responding to the obvious trolls on this board. They want to get a rise out of people and it seems to be working. If we all band together and ignore them they will all GO AWAY!!!
I wish him the best. A brain hemorrhage is very serious.
I agree! I hope he recovers and gets to the Super Bowl one more time. Football can be very fisical. I hope the sacking did not cause this.
Idot…he is a Rock Star, not a Football Player!! Rock on Bret and all that truely know you are praying for your recovery.
RIP Bret Michaels…
pronounced dead at 11:10pm Friday, April 23, 2010…
You are a legend and will be missed.
I dont think he passed away. I have been keeping up with story and from my understanding he is stable…Where did you see that?
He is very much alive unlike some of you all.I know he will make it. We love you Bret.Get well soon honey.Your the best.
I met Brett a couple of years ago as I was walking down the street in Manhattan. He couldn’t have been more friendly and gracious. I wish him the best.
Bret did not die, he is in serious condition in the ICU. Don’t go giving people heartattacks if you don’t know what your talking about. Bret my prayers and thoughts are with you and your children.
idiots that say he is dead need to be slapped..he isnt dead morons
bret did not die he is still in the icu.bret your in my prayers.
hes ALIVE know ur facts
OMG..what was the award show he was on where he got hit on the head by that sign? Wonder if that did something. Poor Bret. Hope he gets better soon. He has been great on celebrity apprentice!
It could be related to him getting smacked in the head and shoulders when they had that stage mishap not so long ago I’m thinking!
um yeah….he’s cooked. If the doc’s are describing it as “massive” it’s bad.
And word on what caused this? Maybe it was from excessive bandana wear. Or maybe poison?
are you dumb or born a jerk? have some compassion. who knows maybe your using viagra.
Show some class. Joking is appropriate after he pulls through.
I wonder if this is a result of him getting hit in the head at that awards shows.
I doubt it. That was like a year ago.
Best wishes to Bret Michaels and his family.
I’m praying for Brett and his children. Weknow his kids are the most important thing in his life. I never heard of him before Apprentice, but he some likes a very sincere person. Celebrity personality is what it is….any publicity is good publicity. Good luck Brett!
That’s a good point. Wasn’t that less than a year ago? He got hit pretty hard.
It was the Tony Awards, which were held in early June of ’09.
Head injury is a cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Could the injury have weakened or damaged an artery around his brain? Does somebody know a good lawyer?
According to doctors talking about it on HLN it’s likely been caused by the diabetes. They said someone who’s been diabetic since they were a boy and lived the life Bret has lived has weakened blood vessels that would cause heart trouble or strokes or vessels bleeding. Especially likely after 40.
Head injury isn’t the only cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage. My mom had a subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She recovered but was forever changed. Prayers to Bret and his family.
no way a hit almost a year ago would decide to bleed now. I agree the words “massive” and “subarachnoid” = not a chance for full recovery, if a recovery at all. so sad
Actually, that’s often how head injuries manifest – like ticking time bombs that only explode a year (or even years) after the initial injury occurs.
Head injury is a cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Could the prior injury have weakened or damaged an artery around his brain? Sounds like Brett’s family needs a lawyer asap.
I’m pretty sure the only thing Brett’s family is thinking about right now is Brett himself. Just like I’m sure it wasn’t your intention to make a crass reference to lawyers when what you really wanted to convey were your best wishes for Brett’s health and healing. If there’s a need for lawyers, that can all come later, now’s not the time.
I found this about the incident with the Tony’s “Bret Michaels Strikes his Head During Tony Award Performance Jun 07, 2009″ I think 10 months is to long ago for this to have been related. I think this latest medical scare has alot to do with the fact that he has juvenile diabetes this horrible disease can cause all sorts of health problems throughout there lives. Most medical problems they have, that we might have too, are emphasized and more serious than they would be for us when they have diabetes. I am praying for Bret and hopes he pulls through this.
definately , yes, that is exactly where he hit his head. and , yes, these bleeds can take a long time to happen, and, probably, something, got it going, after his anesthesia, and surgery, and complications from the surgery, very high temperature after surgery, and diabetes. they should sue the people at the show. plus those people were horrible to him, and disrespectful…
No he did not hit his head where he is hemorrhaging right now. He hit is head around his forehead and the hemorrhaging is at the brain stem way down inside. It would not be from the Tony’s that was 10 months ago it wouldn’t take that long for this to happen. Like I said I think this latest medical scare has alot to do with the fact that he has juvenile diabetes this horrible disease can cause all sorts of health problems throughout there lives. Most medical problems they have, that we might have too, are emphasized and more serious than they would be for us when they have diabetes. I am praying for Bret and hopes he pulls through this.
Oh my goodness. Hope he pulls through. His poor kids. Seems like a genuinely nice guy.
oh my god please dont take that wonderful man from his family and from us.whoever wrote he is cooked i wish i could kick your—— ass
Sorry to be insensitive, but “wonderful man”? “Wonderful men” don’t do shows like Rock of Love.
Oh, go kick rocks, Julie E. The man wasn’t a saint, but this is hardly the time to be an a$$ about him when people just want to offer a kind word to someone undergoing a major health issue who has not committed any major crimes other than being a promiscuous rock star.
Why would you talk about someone who is clinging to life like that? You are a low life idiot. God bless Brett Michaels and pray for his recovery.
Julie E. Were you rejected as a Rock of Love contestant?? Is that why you’re being so ridiculously ignorant??? If so, get over it, grow up, and go find some compassion!!!!
Julie, that was uncalled for. This man could die and you have to add that remark? After seeing him on Celebrity Apprentice I was so surprised at how nice and down to eart Brett seemed to be. He also seems to be a great father to two young girls. Get well soon Brett!
I think you are all being awfully judgmental towards Julie. I think most of us reading this story want Bret to get better. But, some of you are laying it on a bit thick painting him as a saint. He’s a man, human like the rest of us. I’ve worked with Bret, and he’s a genuinely nice guy. I like him and of course hope he can recover, but I think even he would tell you that the VH-1 shows were a good paycheck, but a bit sleazy. I’m glad he’s been able to show his talents on Celeb Apprentice.
So Brenda, because the man did Rock of Love he should suffer and his fans shouldn’t be concerned? No one is painting him as a saint, we’re merely expressing our wishes for him to get better. What on earth is wrong with you??? BTW, you’re really also JULIE aren’t you???
Julie and Brenda, you two are the most insenstivie idiots! How DARE you judge a sick man. What he did on the Rock of Love has nothing to do with how sick he is. Shame on you! My prayers are with him and his family!
You must be kidding me; that show was pure entertainment for us and pure joy and a truck load of money for his girls; he wrote his own music, showed us his weak side (diabetes) and made us laugh along with the girls he chose, and those he didn’t. Great Hair Band – Poison; GREAT Solo Artist – Bret. Most of us are praying for your full recovery and good health.
You know what Julie ? I agree with you, and with Brenda also. I wish him well, but the guy was not a hero of any kind. I was no fan of him so I totally see what you mean. I’d feel the same way if it was, say, Tiger Woods. I would also wish him well, but I would not suddenly say how wonderful a man he was !!
Well, he could have used more sensitive language than “he’s cooked” but, unfortunately, he is probably right. Half of all subarachnoid hemorrhages are fatal, and if this is being described as “massive,” it’s going to be really bad.
Yes Julie E, I’m sure you are such a saint.
OMG so if he dies will Trump still run Apprentice in his honor? And where will trailer skanks go to get famous? Why God Why? No one would have missed CC Deville. I guess every rose does have it’s thorn.
You’re a horrible person.
u have no idea. go cry into a bandanna loser.
Funny, yes, but I agree – horrible. He’s a relatively young man with kids who love him. Put the jokes away until he’s healthy again – he has a great sense of humor and will appreciate them at that time.
you can’t lose all fault you have with someone if they die.
Ditto!
PS that ditto was for G, since Kara clearly is a horrible person.
Kind of defeats the point of a ditto when you have to clarify it. And Kara is not horrible, she’s my mom and my girlfriend. We’re Brett’s kind of people. Rock and Roll VH1 style. Flava Flav
D, I think your “Ghost” joke about saying “Ditto” is extremely off-color, and it makes you a horrible person.
Swayze, you’re horrible for attempting a joke that was definitely a reach.
You are worse than a horrible person. If you wish bad on a person in that condition, look out, it could happen to you! Prayers for Brett and his family.
Just as an aside, VH-1 already cancelled Rock of Love — supposedly they are moving toward “positive” reality shows like Jessica Simpson’s.
Kara how about YOU crawl back under that rock you ignorant moron! Karma is a bi*ch and yours is about to come back two-fold on you!
What a rude comment……shows you are heartless whether you like him or not. Maybe “all your FRIEND” has you convinced you’re something special.
Prayers for Bret!! Never was a Poison or Rock of Love fan, but he’s endeared himself to me on Celebrity Apprentice. He seems like a kind and decent person.
About 35% of people die when they have a subarachnoid hemorrhage due to an aneurysm because it results in extensive brain damage. Another 15% die within a few weeks because of bleeding from a second rupture. People who survive for 6 months but who do not have surgery for the aneurysm have a 3% chance of another rupture each year. The outlook is better when the cause is an arteriovenous malformation. Occasionally, the hemorrhage is caused by a small defect that is not detected by cerebral angiography because the defect has already sealed itself off. In such cases, the outlook is very good.
Some people recover most or all mental and physical function after a subarachnoid hemorrhage. However, many people continue to have symptoms such as weakness, paralysis, or loss of sensation on one side of the body or aphasia.
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People who may have had a subarachnoid hemorrhage are hospitalized immediately. Bed rest with no exertion is essential. Analgesics such as opioids (but not aspirin Some Trade Names
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or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which can worsen the bleeding) are given to control the severe headaches. Stool softeners are given to prevent straining during bowel movements. Nimodipine, a calcium channel blocker, is usually given by mouth to prevent vasospasm and subsequent ischemic stroke. Doctors take measures (such as giving drugs and adjusting the amount of intravenous fluid given) to keep blood pressure at levels low enough to avoid further hemorrhage and high enough to maintain blood flow to the damaged parts of the brain. Occasionally, a piece of plastic tubing (shunt) may be placed in the brain to drain cerebrospinal fluid away from the brain. This procedure relieves pressure and prevents hydrocephalus.
For people who have an aneurysm, a surgical procedure is done to isolate, block off, or support the walls of the weak artery and thus reduce the risk of fatal bleeding later. These procedures are difficult, and regardless of which one is used, the risk of death is high, especially for people who are in a stupor or coma. The best time for surgery is controversial and must be decided based on the person’s situation. Most neurosurgeons recommend operating within 24 hours of the start of symptoms, before hydrocephalus and vasospasm develop. If surgery cannot be done this quickly, the procedure may be delayed 10 days to reduce the risks of surgery, but then bleeding is more likely to recur because the waiting period is longer.
A commonly used procedure, called neuroendovascular surgery, involves inserting coiled wires into the aneurysm. The coils are placed using a catheter that is inserted into an artery and threaded to the aneurysm. Thus, this procedure does not require that the skull be opened. By slowing blood flow through the aneurysm, the coils promote clot formation, which seals off the aneurysm and prevents it from rupturing. Neuroendovascular surgery can often be done at the same time as cerebral angiography, when the aneurysm is diagnosed.
Less commonly, a metal clip is placed across the aneurysm. This procedure prevents blood from entering the aneurysm and eliminates the risk of rupture. The clip remains in place permanently. Most clips that were placed 15 to 20 years ago are affected by the magnetic forces and can be displaced during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). People who have these clips should inform their doctor if MRI is being considered. Newer clips are not affected by the magnetic forces.
I am no doctor, but I suspect it could have been brought on a blood clot following his recent appendectomy. Same thing happened to a friend of mne, who unfortunately passed away following gall bladder removal . . My very best wishes go out to him and his family.. God bless.
reading through these posts,glad to see someone took the time to post something intelligent and useful.one of the prior posts points to his type 1 diabetes as a contributing factor,and it would not surprize me the least bit to find out it was.my 11 yoa daughter is also type 1, and has become a big fan of brett recently as he has done such fabulous work for jdrf funds. i cant believe that i have to share this terrible news with her,she will be very sad. no matter what you think of the guy, there is no reason anyone should have to live through such suffering, my prayers go out to his parents, i know what its like to watch your child suffer for so many years, and to his family, because they love him no matter what crazy posts are out there.
thats terrible, i hope he’s ok. prayers go out to him and his family …
I’ve never really partaken in any of his entertainment products (music, reality shows, etc), but he seems like a good guy as far as I can tell. I’m sorry this happened to him.
OMG, saying prayers for Bret and his daughters! He is a genuinely nice guy and loves his fans. I hope he has a quick recovery!
Wow,this really is depressing.Poison was my all time favorite band from the 80′s,and now with him on the Celebrity Apprentice,I have a new respect for him as a dad.Hang in there Bret.
most likely a clot formed after his recent surgery..probably dislodged and went to the brain. I wonder if he was on blood thinner?
I wondered that myself. Did the doctors give him heparin or another blood thinner last week during his appendectomy? Could that have been a contributing factor? My prayers go out to him. Get well soon Bret.
I guess his head is rejecting his hair implants. Or vice versa?
Must be all that super glue leaked into his brain. Or that bandanna cutting off circulation.
your a wench, you must like Bret if you say that stuff, or you have body issues yourself.
l can’t believe people…instead of praying for someone that has a serious condition…all they can do is make ignorant statements. ls this how you would like to be talked about if something happens to you?? l think of his children..not some stupid shows that were put out. Give the guy a break…he’s only human. l say…give the guy a prayer!!
As horrible as that was to say, Stephen…it sure made me laugh. The lemonade on my computer screen is proof of that.
I saw Bret three weeks ago and he looked and sounded better than he did 15 years ago. He put on a great show and was really excited about the new music. Hope everything will be okay!
You are a jerk. This poor man may die and all you can do is make stupid remark like that. Obviously you have never had a death in your family or you would be a little compassionate.
I have had people die and that was still pretty freakin funny!I don’t care who you are.
We’ll all wear red at your funeral, brett, and it’ll be freakin’ hysterical.
Horrible news! Prayers for Bret.