Aneurysms Support Group

Hi: i had a aneurysm rupture 20 months ago. It was only 5mm in size. I was very healthy and worked out at the gym every day. On the rupture day, I was at the gym. Got a bad headache and that was the last thing I remembered for 2 months. After being told to resume my life, went back to the gym, did as I use to, I felt the pressure on the head you talk about. Told the brain doctor about it and he ordered tests. I had a new annie and it was the same size as the one that ruptured. Coiling was done within a few weeks and this time I did not rupture. Get the help you need and fix it before it gets you. Recovery from fixing is far better than recovery from rupture. Watch the exercise with weights pulling on the neck and shoulders. Blood pressure is another thing to watch but you probably already know that. Take care of yourself and keep us posted.

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I would not do anything strenuous untill you see the doc on the 29th that way you can feel better about exercising and not be afraid. can i ask how you were diagnosed with your aneurysm, were you having headaches all along??
Alot of things factor in with these docs decision to do repair or monitor and see, and you should learn more with further testing of the aneurysm. some docs won't repair 3mm or smaller, but then again it depends on the condition of the vessel and the particular doc. I had one repaired after a rupture and one 3mm remaining and i have it monitered every year. I walk daily and my neurosurgeon strongly encouraged it to keep my blood pressure down. The very best of luck to you at your doc visit, and keep in touch.
Ruthie

My brain aneurysm ruputed while I was laying on the couch and I turned to look at my daughter. My blood clotted quickly. I was able to have the coiling done. My aneurysm was like mickey mouse ears. It is much less invasive than the clip technique that my Mom had done 11 years ago. My Mom has an aneurysm they are watching. The doctor said they may be able to do the coiling technique as an out patient procedure and recovery time would be much shorter. You don't have any of the bleeding to recover from. Good luck to you. I am going on 3 weeks since my coiling procedure.

Hi all,

I just picked up my print outs of my MRI and I'm excited and a little apprehensive about my visit (just want to get some form of closure and get this taken care of I guess). I was diagnosed in Arizona. Its I bit scary when you're living alone. My whole family is back East, so I just hope nothing happens to me while I'm here. Thank you all for the post, and I will keep you posted on my visit with the doctor. Did any of you have any difficulties after you surgery?

I'm just weak. I have some numbness in my arms. I feel very blessed that I am ok. Hang in there. If it makes you feel better have someone check on you every couple of hours. I was scared to stay at home while I recover. My Mom stayed with me last week. My husband calls me every two hours this week. It gives me some piece of mind. My Mom had an aneurysm that was clipped 11 years ago. The doctor is watching another brain aneurysm my Mom has. She was told you can have one and it may never burst.

i STAY UNBLANCED...CANT WALK A STRIGHT LINE.... NEVER PASS A dui TEST...iM AFRAID TO DRIVE i HAVE 2 LARGE ONES BOTH COILED AND THE BIGGEST ONE IS CLAMPED ALSO......ITS REALLY HARD TO Say when it comes to the brain..as my surgeon said ...thats a place no man should go....their just learning about the coiling . I have headaches all the time. blurred vision( one is connected to my optical nerve right eye. I can go blind or they can still rupture. I have a high risk of strokes...having 1 already....high blood prssure... and mood swings from H--- caused by brain surgery which their trying to chemicily balance my brain back out with meds. I have seixers in my sleep which can cause me to stroke...so they keep me heaveilty drugged to sleep deep...its like being in a coma.... nobody is the same....you sound like you will come thru this just fine ....dont do anything to bring up that bloodpressure or dont smoke been there done that....badnews....good luck my friend

Hi. Ihad 5mm aneurysm, they found it through mri scan because of family history my mam suffered a rupture and died of it ten years ago, my brother had a rupture three years ago he is fine now. The surgeon decided to clip mine, he done a mini craniotomy through my eyebrow i was in hospital five days, i've been fine ever since no problems that was back in January i'm back helping my husband on the farm and just living a normal life, i'm pleased i had it done. Good luck with your's and take care of yourself.

Hi alll,

I just wanted to keep you guys posted on my progress. I went to see a neurologis and was told that I have a special type of headace called post exertion, and it is unrealted to my aneurysm. I had another MRA done, to see if my current aneurysm grew and thankfully the size is still the same. I'lll just have to get one done every year to monitor it. Thank you all for your support and I will keep you updated on everything. :-)

Glad to help
Do take care and keep in touch
Thats good news that it can just be monitered
I have a 3mm that is monitered every year and since I have been taking better care of myself it has not gotten bigger.
Ruthie

I added a picture of when I came out of surgery. I did have some problems, but today I am fine. I had problems driving at first, now all I do is drive to the fitness center where I am familure with route. Healing takes time ...thays ok, I dont have much else to do. Best of luck to everyone...believe me you will heal, keep a good attitude
Oldboy Scout....Dale