Breaking News: Bret Michaels Suffers a Stroke
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Bret Michaels has suffered what doctors call a "warning stroke," or a transient ischemic attack, according to his Web site.
The rocker, 47 -- who is still recovering from a brain hemorrhage -- was "readmitted to the hospital this week after suffering numbness on the left side of his body, predominately his face and hands," according to a statement posted on his site.
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While undergoing tests -- including an MRI and CT scan -- doctors also discovered he has a hole in his heart.
The news is "devastating...to Bret and his family," says his neurosurgeon, Dr. Joseph Zabramski. Michaels has two daughters, Raine, 10, and Jorja, 5, with ex girlfriend Kristi Lynn Gibson.
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Continues Dr. Zabramski, "The good news is that it is operable and treatable and we think we may have diagnosed the problem that caused the...warning stroke; however we feel it is highly unlikely this is connected to the brain hemorrhage he suffered just a few weeks earlier. Once again, it is great that he quickly reacted to the severe numbness and got to the hospital immediately."
Dr. Zabramski adds, "I realize Bret wants to make a full recovery so that he can be active with his family, attempt to attend the finale of Celebrity Apprentice and especially get back on the road to continue making music. Without a doubt he is very determined to get healthy and make a 100 percent recovery.
"Medically speaking it is a fantastic attitude both mentally and physically for him to have. However, Bret's brain and body are not quite 100 percent yet, especially with the hole found in his heart."
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Says his rep Janna Elias, "Bret wants everyone to know he cannot thank you enough for all of the well wishes, prayers and good vibes you have sent his way. Even though these last few months have been tough on him and his family, especially this most recent setback, he is in good spirits, great medical hands and is positive and hopeful that everything is going to be OK. He is up, walking, talking, continuing his daily rehab and very happy to be alive but he has made it clear he is sick and tired of being in the hospital and is ready to rock again."
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68Me: Well aren't you just a cold hearted snake in the grass....you must be thoroughly unhappy to add a comment like that. How pathetic.
I had a blood clot in my heart 4 months ago please pass on if doctors did not check already for the underlying cause could be elevated cardiolipins as known as anti phospholipid syndrome a silent blood disorder that is almost never checked for can cause blood clots I to was on lovenox injections now on coumadine daily I also have diabetes with autoimmune disease very important for this to be checked. Good Luck feel better....
I'm not a Bret Michaels fan. But i'm thinking of his young daughters. Talk about endless bad luck. I hope he gets through this difficult ordeal. I'll pray for him&his family. Poor guy going through such a rough time.
Brett needs to not hurry back so much. He didn't just have a cold. His body needs to rest so it can heal. He has to be good to his body now. God Bless Brett and his family.
I hope Brett stops trying to hurry back. It's not like he just had a cold. His body needs rest to recover and heal even if his mind is ready to go. God Bless Brett and his family.
man this is really sad and worrisome. Its been one thing after the other for him and people gaff and laughed him off in the beginning....he pushes through and out to come back and maintain status so no one trashes him and he keeps building up so much stress - not saying that stress causes strokes or not even trying to be knowledgeable in this area, this man needs to relax and have good people around him to help him calm down.
My prayers are with Bret and hes daughters that i know he Loves so much wishing you faith,hope & Love>
Dang of all the luck. Poor guy :( I think it's time he hangs it up for a while, calls off his tour, and focuses on healing
OMG, poor guy. Hope he gets well quick. "Me" you are a sick person.
@Me: you are going to burn in HE!!
Just die already Bret. Sheesh.
Poor guy, he is way to young to have these health problems. He has young children too.
He needs to face it, his rockin days are over....he should focus on his kids....he has enough money
Brett, I am praying for your full recovery. Poor guy.
My prays are with Bret and his family. I hope he makes a full recovery and can move on from all of this...
He needs to chill out and take it easy, I think he's trying to get back in the game to quickly!
BRET MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!TAKE THIS TIME TO HEAL AND GET THE RECOVERY YOU NEED TO BE THE SUPER STAR YOU ARE.YOUR GIRLS NEED YOU!!!YOU ARE A STRONG MAN.WE ALL LOVE YOU.TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
wow the grim reaper wants him!
His body is shutting down. These health issues must be related to overall poor health on his part. He was pushing himself too hard and the body can only take so much especially when someone has diabetes. He needs to slow down and realize he's not a 22 year old frat boy.
My prayers and well wishes are with him and his family. I hope everything turns out okay. He's such a bright, vibrant personality and I hope he recovers and marries that wonderful woman and enjoys his family and takes a BREAK for crying out loud.