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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I am 26 my boyfriend had an anuerysm rupture last year, they couldn't find the anuerysm at first and he spent two and half weeks flat on his back in pain and thinking he might die at any moment. Amazingly he got through it, no cognitive problems or motor function issues. A couple months later he went back to work. After a week back at work the doctor calls, they need to operate right away. It was a very stressfull time and we decided to have the coiling procedure. That went okay and he recovered, again with no cognigtive or functional losses.
Everyday I can't believe he is still here, but I am terrified of it happening again. To this day I cry when an ambulance rushes by. I know this may seem ridiculous but I can't help it, I know that I should concentrate on each day I have with him and be thankful. I am so scared of losing him, of the coil becoming impacted or the anuerysm rupturing again.
Do people survive this and never have any problems ever again?
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i had a ruptured anneurism back in 1998. here i am 9 years later. the neuro surgeon said to me on one of my follow up appointments that i was as good as new. the only thing that is wrong with me from it is short term memory. so i cant complain. i have other problems not related. stay stong for him and try not to worry. it gets easier as the time goes by. i and my bf was a wreck afterwards. now we dont really think about it. if you have any questions or want to chat i am here.
elaine
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be positive and proactive for any negative signs, keep dr's appts, etc. enjoy life. tho I have not have surgury for the thoriacic anuerysm...it is frightening to know it is there..Stay well...both of you!!!
marie65
marie65
i survied my anuyersuim i had major surgery 3 yrs ago i have problems but not with it yet so im blessed if u need to talk id be glad too
deleted_user
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My repair was in 1999. I'm alive and have no problems from my aneurysm/surgery. My doctor told me that MY chances of having this happen to ME again were about 0. He said the odds are low that ANY person would get one aneurysm...and I'd already busted thru that figure. So, it takes me out of the "waiting to have an aneurysm" group. If he is doing well now, I'd be thankful. I'd think that the worst is over and seize the opportunity to look at life through brand new eyes. It changed the way I live! I wish you and your boyfriend the best.
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