garcon magnifique Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 That's still basically unconfirmed media speculation. It's still entirely feasible he could make a functional recovery. Although as time goes by, with no genuine updates from those caring for him, maybe we have to start to admit that is becoming less likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 A statement was released and read out on 5 live earlier today, basically saying, don't read anything unless it comes directly from Michael's family or doctors, it's just another speculative piece of journalism such as the one released last week that also didn't contain any useful information from anyone directly connected to Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 There's that saying, no news is good news. In this case, I don't think it's unfair to say the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 His manager has said this morning, that there are small, encouraging signs. Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I'd read somewhere last week he was awake now, in the meantime I'm trying to avoid all the media speculations etc and waiting for the real news from his own team. I've got my fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 BBC - Schumacher showing 'small encouraging signs' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 In the press release they are saying he is still in the waking up phase, hopefully his squash is just taking its time to mend itself and he will be up ready to watch some motorsport soon and get back to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 I'm really hoping they'll just going to wheel him out into a press conference one day and he'll say "Yeah, i've got a sh!tty headache, it's going to take me a while to recuperate but i'm ok". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Dr Gary Hartstein has made a couple of new posts on his blog, read the March 24 post first then the March 26 update. http://formerf1doc.wordpress.com/2014/03/24/odds-and-ends/ http://formerf1doc.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/i-should-have-known/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 He won't be popular after the last paragraphs of the last article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 It is alarming how backward some areas of medicine are when it comes to establishing robust protocols and thorough training and drilling of those protocols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 It looks like MS is headed home. The family it would appear are in for a long haul... http://www.ausmotive.com/2014/03/31/bringing-michael-home.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 You have to question sometimes if it's better to let someone go. Certainly, if I were in that situation, I'd want people to let me go, rather than try to keep my alive on the off chance that I may recover. I'd be particularly hacked off if I recovered consciousness only to find I was badly brain damaged or had lost the use of my limbs. Medical science is amazing, which only brings the additional challenge of relatives not knowing when to give up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I'd want my relatives to support my fight until all hope of any kind of recovery was lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Did anyone watch the Louis Theroux programme last night? Young chap defied all scan reports and prognosis by not only waking up but was back on track to be back to normal life. I'm still holding onto a glimmer of hope for MS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Me to Chick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I'd want my relatives to support my fight until all hope of any kind of recovery was lost. I wouldn't. I've done the nursing someone who was dead, as in alive but no real function. The step father had MS and for the last 5 years of a 14 year illness was in a vegetive state. He did not know who we were He was blind He could not communicate on any level (aside those sad puppy eyes saying help me) He weighed 70lbs at death, down from 180lbs when fit He had bed sores I could put my hand in His number 1's and 2's were tube work All limbs were twisted due to no muscles and ligaments setting limbs positions All liquids and food were drip feeds Nursing him turned my Mum in to an alcoholic for a period, nursing him caused huge upset and strain within the family. Who would want to either live like that, or expect family to nurse them in that state. I'm a firm believer that when there is no quality of life, throw the switch and celebrate a life in passing. Edited March 31, 2014 by Calm Chris 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I still believe there is some hope. Until we hear more I'll also believe that Ausmotive article is largely speculation based on the possible next steps. I would imagine while he's still in a coma that he may come out of they won't move him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I can't possibly argue with you on that Chris. When I typed my post I thought 'is that a selfish wish?' Better to write a will and be absolutely clear in it when the switch should be thrown should that horrible question arise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 The ex-F1 doc wrote a good piece last week and there was more about moving him out of hospital over the weekend similar to the article posted. The problem we all have is we have no idea what condition he is actually in; its assumed he is still on a ventilator or is he breathing for himself, that he has lost a significant amount of his muscle already due to the way the body will try to eat itself in order to try and survive, are the brain scans showing any activity at all, has he responded in any way. Its all speculation and I'm not sure if their media management is keeping peoples hopes up or just providing false hope. Fingers crossed he pulls through but I think an element of realisation from his media people on what condition he is actually in will stop some of the speculation and help some of his many fans deal with the reality of what might be happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpellypo Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Just to add my personal experience to this. I had exactly the same injury and I pulled through with only a small amount of long term effects. The docs said all the things to my family as michael's have. One day I just woke up. They couldn't properly explain why. So I'm holding out hope for Michael. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Dr P, apologies if this is a deeply personal question. Did it massively change your life? Your outlook, your beliefs? I ask, only as the only personal reference I have to this sort of situation was someone I knew via work who was a completely nasty piece of work. His life changing moment didn't change a single thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Bangs Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Rachel.... Once a dcik.... and all that, but you'd hope a different outlook on life can change some people. Just can't in some cases. Just saying. Dr P. Amazing to hear and hope Michael can pull through in the same way. Edited April 1, 2014 by S3Bangs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpellypo Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Rachel - absolutely no need to apologise - indeed it's funny you should ask that because, yes, it completely changed my personality. I became so much more in touch with others emotions. More considerate. Less selfish. It made me realise that the people around you, those you love, may not be around tomorrow. It can be that instant. I went out on my mountain bike one day and never rode it home. The next time I saw anybody was in a hospital bed with tonnes of drips going in me and a ventilator down my throat. Every time I see someone I care about, I make sure in some way, however small, that I let them know because I'm acutely aware I may never see them again. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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