Bret Michaels suffers "minor setback"

Bret Michaels is reportedly in "positive spirits", despite suffering what doctors are calling "a minor setback" after his brain haemorrhage last week.

As previously reported, the Poison frontman was taken to hospital last Friday (April 23), and, after further tests this week, doctors have discovered that the 47-year-old has been left with a sodium deficiency following the haemorrhage which could lead to seizures.

"[His doctors] are hopeful that Bret will gradually improve as the blood surrounding the brain dissolves and is reabsorbed into his system, which can be a very painful recovery and take several weeks to months," said his publicist in an official statement.

Despite the news, Michael's father, Wally Sychak, has told reporters that his son is in "positive spirits."

"He sounded a little slow [when I visited him], but fine," he told the Associated Press. "He was talking, not as cheerful as he usually is. But I guess he is under sedation. But he understood what he was saying and knew me. Everything seemed good that way."


Posted by Dan at 05:37PM | April 28, 2010

At least he's doing OK.
I don't even listen to Poison that much, but too many great musicians have died recently....

Posted by Angst | April 28, 2010 6:00 PM | Reply to this

lets hope he makes a full recovery. i for one would love to see Poison back where they belong, playing sold out arenas and releasing more albums, just as long he doesnt make any more seasons of Rock Of Love though!!

but isnt it funny that Kerrang! shows no interest in bands such as Poison until something like this happens. its a shame this magazine has become a music version of Heat!!!

Posted by deadly666 | April 29, 2010 8:36 AM | Reply to this

Aww at least he's doin good
my mom was wondrin why she never saw no rock of love 4 :/ what was he thinkin...?

Posted by mesh | April 29, 2010 11:53 AM | Reply to this

He's reportedly going to be touring next month...hope he doesn't overdo it. Poison aren't exactly my favourite band but damn, Nothin' But A Good Time is a great a song as I've ever heard. Hope he gets well soon.

Posted by Peter | April 30, 2010 5:15 PM | Reply to this
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