Poison’s frontman Bret Michaels is still under observation and undergoing several medical test in the ICU at an undisclosed location. Bret reportedly suffered a setback as he was diagnosed with a side effect that could lead to seizures, but the doctors still believe in a full recovery because the rocker is responding well to treatments.

Bret remains in a critical but stable condition. The minor setback is called hyponatremia, which is a lack of sodium in the body that leads to seizures. 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.”

The rocker’s camp is very optimistic about Bret’s quick and full recovery, announcing on his official website that his “Roses & Thorns Tour” will resume on May 26, 2010 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Bret Michaels’ health and tour update (via BM’s official website):

To all of Bret’s friends and fans,

We thank you all for your continued support and outpouring of well wishes for Bret.

While additional studies are planned throughout the week to hopefully detect the exact cause of the rupture Bret will remain monitored closely by his medical team to make sure no further complications occur. He is responding well to tests and treatments. Even though yesterday was a minor setback Doctors remain hopeful for a full recovery and plan to release more specific information next Monday.

While Bret is recovering we obviously have some shows that are being rescheduled. We are working to reschedule dates from now until May 21st. At this time we are planning to resume the tour May 26th in Ft. Smith Arkansas provided there are no further complications or setbacks. We will then continue with all scheduled dates throughout the summer and fall, including the June and July tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Look for additional information in the days and weeks to come. For those of you with tickets for shows that are being rescheduled, your tickets will be honored on the new dates. Tickets remain on sale for the shows which are being rescheduled although the new dates have yet to be announced.

[image: Bret Michaels' Facebook]