Aneurysms Support Group

An aneurysm (or aneurism) is localized, blood-filled dilation (bulge) of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall. Aneurysms most commonly occur in arteries at the base of the brain and in the aorta - this is an aortic aneurysm. This bulge in a blood vessel can burst and lead to death at any time.

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question of my coiling

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I had a brain aneurysm rupture in May of this year and had coils put in. I have just had a follow up MRA done and angiogram and all was good but the doctor wants to talk to us about a stent possibly being put in now. I find since he said that I am so scared! I was wondering how others have faired after having coils put in and how often, if at all, they have had to have something else done to them. I also am wondering how often others have MRA's done and follow up angiograms. I have so many questions going through my mind and feel like I now live with a time bomb in my head that could explode at any moment! Thanks for any and all replies.
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i had a ruptured brain aneurysm back in 98. they clipped mine and said i was good. my chances af it happening again is the same as tom,dick and harry. lol. i dont know what coiling is all about. sorry i couldnt help any.
elaine
good luck
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My mom suffered 2 ruptured brain aneuryms about 2 months ago. I remember the doctor telling us about the procedure and they were going to coil the aneurysm and if they needed more support for the artery, they would put in a stint. So as I remember it, the stint is for extra support. I can't imagine what you are feeling. The doctors told my sister and I that we should be checked for any brain aneurysms but I am scared they will find one and I will have that same feeling, that I have a ticking time bomb in my head. What I can tell you is keep your strength strong. This is what is going to get you through this. You are a fighter and this won't break you. Keep fighting because you have loved ones around you that need you to.
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My wife had an aneurysm coiled in 2005. She was told that she would have to go back twice to have angiograms to inspect the site. We did what we thought was the last one back in the summer, but then the Doc said he wanted to see her in a year just to check it out. I think our Dr. is just very cautious and that may be the situation with your Dr. I am glad he wanted her to come back even though she didn't want to. She has had no problems with the coiling and we are very blessed to still have her with us. I know it is hard not to be afraid, so I'm not going to tell you not to, but try to tell your Dr. how your feeling and get some some feedback from him. I believe that doctors talk to so many people and deal with so many serious things in a days time that they forget how frightening something like this can be to the rest of us! God bless you and your are in my prayers
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