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.
I just had an aneurysym that burst in my brain. I am only 39 and scared to death now. I was in the hospital for a month and just got out. Anyone else have this that can tell me what to expect after. I am now having pain in my right foot and headaches. I know they say the headaches are normal and will subside at some point but this pain in my leg just started and wasn't there in the hospital.
I had a medically termed giant ruptured brain aneurysm last October which caused a bad brain hemorrhage and two strokes. I had emergency brain surgery to clip the aneurysm and was in intensive care for almost 3 weeks. The headaches will slowly get better. I still have issues with exhaustion and a lot of short term memory and concentration problems even almost 10 months later. I haven't been able to return to work. For several months after the rupture I was scared to death that I would have another rupture or that I would die for some other reason. It does get better but takes a long time. Everyone is different. This is just my experience. I hope it helps. Just found this group.