Bret Michaels Remains Hospitalized in "Critical Condition," Says Rep
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Bret Michaels remains in critical condition following a massive brain hemorrhage, his rep told UsMagazine.com Saturday.
"There are several incorrect reports on Bret's condition," the rep said, addresing online stories that the former Poison frontman, 47, had regained consciousness and was speaking. "Bret remains in critical condition at an undisclosed location. Further tests are being run and information will be updated in the coming days."
Michaels' father Wally Sychak told RadarOnline.com he spoke to his son in the hospital Friday morning.
"He sounded upbeat and positive but they had him sedated," Sychack said. "But he's doing good. [sic] He sounded like my son."
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Sychak says doctors believe Michaels' hemorrhage -- and emergency appendectomy earlier this month -- are complications from his type 1 diabetes.
"We're all keeping our fingers crossed and saying our prayers," Sychak said. "He just needs to be quiet now and get rested."
Michaels' two daughters with ex-girlfriend Kristi Lynn Gibson and his tour manager are currently at his bedside in the hospital, Sychak added.
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Michaels is still in contention to win Celebrity Apprentice. Said Donald Trump, "I am deeply saddened to hear about Bret Michaels and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time. He's a great competitor and champion and I hope he will be fine."
The rocker blogged on Fancast.com last week that he "could have died" from appendicitis.
"When you're not planning on having a body part ripped out of you, it can be a shock to the system," he wrote. "I've spoken to several doctors and they all seem to be impressed with the condition I have been able to keep myself in as a juvenile diabetic. But a lot of extra care needs to be taken to make sure my body heals correctly."
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79my son who was diagnose with type 2 diabetes at age 21 had emergency appendectomy a few years ago and recovered well. he just celebrated his 30th birthday. he eats right gets plenty of exercise and rest and has low body weight just right for his size. I truly believe that Bret hospitalization is from being hit on the head not to long ago while performing at the award show also the lack of rest an added stress from competing on the Celebrity Apprentice show and the news that his daughter is now diabetic certainly didn't help. Add all that together and it took its toll on him. I've been praying for a speedy recovery and that he will be closer to god who is looking out for him.
A hole was probably doing a little cocaine when it happened....
I hope he's ok...he's so awesome!
I hope he's ok. He's so awesome!
Regardless of what is or is not being done this is a reminder of how fragile our lives are...those that you love - tell them - show them - and be concious of every breath...life is a gift...my prayers are with you Bret and also with your loved ones....
praying for you and your family. hoping for a full recovery for you bret, it may not be a speedy one but take the time you need to heel not for your fans but for you we will be here waiting no matter how long it takes. best wishes to you...
I'm praying for you Bret. Hang in there.
Is the message from S.Nicks from Stevie Nicks the singer????????? Does anybody know?
My dad had a hemorrhage and was given heavy duty pain medicine for his headaches. I'm not a doctor by any means but I wonder if that's what they have Bret on and it makes him sleepy and that's why he sounds like he might be sedated. Hemorrhages are scary things. I hope they can get the cause of the bleeding and get it stopped. The doctor's made a decision to put tubes in my dad's head to relieve the pressure on his brain and get the bllod out and I wonder if they might do that with Bret. My prayers are with him and his family and I wish him a speedy recovery.
So he's not doing well? Bummer. Get well soon Bret!
Having been in the music industry for so long and knowing Mr. Michaels, let me say that the power of positive thinking and well wishes will shine a wonderful light on him. Positive energy from his friends and fans is so important. Your infusion of support and faith will shine his light brighter.
thank you for helpng to clarify any questions going on. i really appreciate the knowledge you've put out. very informative, thanks!
I meant to say High Blood pressure is probably what caused his Stroke which will lead to bleeding in the brain. My daughter had high blood pressure it lead to her having a stroke & she woke up paralyzed on right side that morning, after her MRI's and several other test they discovered the bleeding in the brain. Sedation is now typically used in procedures such as endoscopy, vasectomy, or minor surgery and in dentistry for reconstructive surgery, some cosmetic surgeries, removal of wisdom teeth, or for high-anxiety patients. No one really knows why they sedated Bret, other than the doctors. I'm just giving my 2 cents. :)
Sedation is used for Brets MRI so they can scan the extent of the damaged blood vessels to the brain. They might decide to put him on a blood thinner but sometimes this can cause him to have another cerebral hemmorhage. If Bret suffers high blood pressure or is a smoker it can increase his chances also with having a stroke which probably is what he had a STROKE. It really depends on the seriousness of the hemorrhage if they can't stop the bleeding he will have to have surgery. THe doctors have to determine what caused the bleed, hole in his heart, some form of cancer, stroke etc, something triggered it. I'm guessing it was a stroke which is a common cause. My daughter had a stroke.
Just a further comment regarding sedation and head bleeds. It's not used only for people needing surgery, but also for those with high pressures in their head, those on ventilators, and the like. While you cannot do a good exam of someone's neurological function while on sedation, sometimes it is needed and is given. Sedation will not harm someone who has a head injury.
cont'd my daughter started having seizures 10 months after her hemorrhage. She was put on seizure medication that stopped working after 10 days she was now having multiple seizures they admitted her back into the hospitial hooked her brain to a monitoring system to check her brain activity and figure out why. They really couldn't tell why, but they changed her seizure medicine in those 2 weeks 4 times until her seizures stopped. Thank God to this day no more seizures since November 2009. The brain is the power we all know that and when it's sick they journey to recovery is always bad. Then they have to deal with swelling also so they are monitoring that to make certain they don't have to go into his head and operate. He's going through a hell of a lot, it was just like yesterday for me and my family. We prayed, we cried, we didn't eat or sleep until my baby was showing signs of life again. He is going to really need a very STRONG support system. I'm thankful today God allowed me to understand how to explain this to another human being. I couldn't imagine it happening to our family. She was a straight A student just graduated year before from U-O_Dubuqe, and looking forward to teaching high-school. But I'm just thankful she's alive it's never our plan God has his own Plan and until we recognize that we won't understand this type of suffering. When prayers go up, Blessings come down. Please continue.
@ Winston I can only speak in my daughter's case. Ususally when there is bleeding on the brain the doctors will observe the pace of the bleeding. I'm sure that is why they are observing & monitoring Bret. They wouldn't sedate him unless he needed surgery. Doctors really don't like to just automatically go into one's brain and stop the bleeding it could lead to permanent paralysis and long term memory loss. So no they never sedated my daughter she was in intensive care for a while. THe bleeding stopped. No brain surgery needed it was considered I said no way we'll wait. Then they decided to give her radiation to that one small part of her brain no side effects or long term health issues. It was to make certain the bleeding was stopped for good. I'm wondering if Bret suffered any paralysis? I wish him the best, this is the worst for any family to go through. It will definitely be touch & go for a long time even when he's able to get up and out. My daughter is still healing and going to occupational and speech therapy to this day not as often but still necessary. He should be able to pull through hopefully his age & diabetes will not make him subcum. Prayers again Bret from the CHI
Lisa, you should not be playing airchair medicine... People with head bleeds can and are sedated if needed for treatment.
I don't understand why people debate on what's really going on with someone when they don't anything for sure. The only people that know for sure what's going on with him is his close friends and family. All people should be doing is keeping him in their prayers and hope that no matter what's going on he will come through it.
this message goes to lisa or anyone else who knows about this condition...why can't a cerebral brain stem be sedated? because that's all i have read is that he is sedated. wouldn't they have done surgery by now to stop bleeding or prevent pressure and swelling?