Bret Michaels has recently suffered from several medical conditions. At the press conference held at Barrow Neurological Institute at 12 PM on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, Bret Michaels medical condition was updated by Dr. Joseph Zabramski. Michaels has been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery from the massive subarachnoid hemorrhage. He was receiving treatment at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.. http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/05/04/2010-05-04_bret_michaels_press_conference_poison_frontman_walking_and_talking_expected_to_m.html

"I really expect that he will fortunately make a 100% recovery," Dr. Joseph Zabramski, Barrow's chief of cerebrovascular surgery, told reporters. "He's just one of those lucky people, the 20% or so who have a subarachnoid hemorrhage who make a complete recovery and are able to resume all of their normal activities."http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/05/04/2010-05-04_bret_michaels_press_conference_poison_frontman_walking_and_talking_expected_to_m.html

On April 12, 2010 he was rushed into surgery for an emergency appendectomy. The procedure went well, and Michaels was recovering from the surgery when he had an excruciating headache that led to another visit to an undisclosed hospital. After tests were run, it was discovered that Bret Michaels had a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage.http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20363506,00.html Bret Michaels was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of six. He has to monitor his blood sugar levels closely and take insulin injections for this condition.http://www.biography.com/articles/Bret-Michaels-278900?part=0

May 20, 2010

Bret Michaels has suffered from another medical setback. On Thursday, May 20th, Michaels was once again admitted to a hospital after suffering from numbness on his left side. The numbness that was predominately located in his face and hands was caused by a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or warning stroke. While performing further tests, they also found that Michaels has a hole in his heart or in medical language, a Patent Forum Ovale (PFO). http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2010-05-21-bretmichaels21_st_N.htm

According to the doctors, the PFO is treatable with surgery. They also feel that they have diagnosed the issue that caused the TIA and do not believe it is associated with the previous brain hemorrhage. http://www.bretmichaels.com/2010/news_files/news.shtml

Janna Bias, Bret's representative stated that "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."http://www.bretmichaels.com/2010/news_files/news.shtml

Bret Michaels began his musical career as the frontman for the 80s hair metal band, Poison. Poison was one of the top glam rock bands of the 80s, with hits like "Every Rose has its Thorn", "Talk Dirty to Me", and "Nothin' but a Good Time".http://www.bretmichaels.com/ Bret Michaels current tour, Roses & Thorns has been delayed due to his medical conditions.

In 2007, Michaels went on a quest to find love on a VH1 reality show titled, "Rock of Love". A houseful of women vied for Bret's affection, which led to jealousy, backstabbing, cat fights, and continuous drama. After 3 seasons, and 3 winners, Michaels still hasn't found what he is looking for when it comes to love.http://www.vh1.com/shows/rock_of_love/season_1/series.jhtmlHe is currently appearing on the NBC reality television show, "Celebrity Apprentice". Curtis Stone, who appeared on "Celebrity Apprentice" with Michaels said, "He's a great guy, and I think everybody who worked with him on the show wishes him all the best."http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12405131 In the weeks since Michaels has been hospitalized, Celebrity Apprentice has dedicated their show and sent out wishes for Bret Michaels to get well soon at the end of their last two shows.

After Bret Michaels was admitted to the hospital for a subarachnoid hemorrhage, doctors ran several tests to try to pinpoint the cause and location of the bleed in the rockers brain. So far the tests have not shed much light on the condition. To add to the problems, he developed a complication called hyponatremia. Hyponatremia is a lack of sodium in the body, and can often lead to seizures.http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/04/27/2010-04-27_bret_michaels_now_in_stable_condition_following_brain_hemorrhage_rep_confirms.html

Michaels has also suffered from slurred speech and blurred vision caused by the brain hemorrhage. Family members of Michaels say that he is on the mend, but he still isn't completely out of the woods yet. He is talking to friends and family, and his road manager posted an update on his website saying that if things continue going in direction that they are now, Bret Michaels may be able to continue his tour in late May.http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12405131