Does anyone know anything about aneurysms?

[Lords_skyfire]

Hello and thanks for reading my thread...I hope it is easy to follow but it may not be; I just found out that my mother has a cerebral aneurysm. She actually has two.

I know this is not a typical place to post this thread, but I've noticed that people here are kind, knowledgeable, and supportive so I thought I would place it here, too.

We are not strangers to this. In June of 2005 she had one that ruptured. We were incredibly lucky in that she got to the hospital in time. She knew exactly what was going on and why she needed to go to the hospital. Five minutes after she arrived at the hospital she went into respiratory arrest. Three months later she came back home. Her life is changed but her recovery, although lengthy, was remarkable. "Amazing" according to her neurosurgeon.

She gets yearly angiograms to check the status of her coil (they fixed it with the coil procedure) and another aneurysm she has. Friday she had this done. They found a new one. One that requires surgery.

I know a lot about aneurysms. But I want to know more. I want to know only about cerebral aneurysms. Her neurosurgeon said that aortic aneurysms are a different breed than cerebral ones.

I guess this is something she will be dealing with the rest of her life. I'm extremely close to her; she is my best friend. Any knowledge or anything anyone has is welcome. I am especially interested if it runs in families, I guess. The neurosurgeon says it either does strongly or it is totally an isolated case. I just worry because I get headaches all the time as she did earlier. I know this sounds really selfish of me to worry about me at a time like this but I can't help but being scared. Her neuro said he would write me an order for an MRA...I may take him up on it.

Anyway we have some excellent, truly excellent doctors so I am relieved a bit I guess. I know she is in good hands; skilled, kind, and thoughtful hands.

If you pray (I do) if you could keep her in her prayers it would be appreciated.

Sincerely,
sky

 

[MasterPhoenix]

My prayers are with you and your family.

My grandmother had an annyuresim in her brain several years ago, but she is still with us and doing very well.

 

[Lords_skyfire]

Thank you

Thank you very much Master Phoenix. Prayers mean so much to me.

I just need to remain hopeful and full of faith and be thankful they discovered it before it ruptured.

Again, thank you.

sky

 

[MasterPhoenix]

any time

 

[lil_slave_rose]

Hello and thanks for reading my thread...I hope it is easy to follow but it may not be; I just found out that my mother has a cerebral aneurysm. She actually has two.

I know this is not a typical place to post this thread, but I've noticed that people here are kind, knowledgeable, and supportive so I thought I would place it here, too.

We are not strangers to this. In June of 2005 she had one that ruptured. We were incredibly lucky in that she got to the hospital in time. She knew exactly what was going on and why she needed to go to the hospital. Five minutes after she arrived at the hospital she went into respiratory arrest. Three months later she came back home. Her life is changed but her recovery, although lengthy, was remarkable. "Amazing" according to her neurosurgeon.

She gets yearly angiograms to check the status of her coil (they fixed it with the coil procedure) and another aneurysm she has. Friday she had this done. They found a new one. One that requires surgery.

I know a lot about aneurysms. But I want to know more. I want to know only about cerebral aneurysms. Her neurosurgeon said that aortic aneurysms are a different breed than cerebral ones.

I guess this is something she will be dealing with the rest of her life. I'm extremely close to her; she is my best friend. Any knowledge or anything anyone has is welcome. I am especially interested if it runs in families, I guess. The neurosurgeon says it either does strongly or it is totally an isolated case. I just worry because I get headaches all the time as she did earlier. I know this sounds really selfish of me to worry about me at a time like this but I can't help but being scared. Her neuro said he would write me an order for an MRA...I may take him up on it.

Anyway we have some excellent, truly excellent doctors so I am relieved a bit I guess. I know she is in good hands; skilled, kind, and thoughtful hands.

If you pray (I do) if you could keep her in her prayers it would be appreciated.

Sincerely,
sky

will keep you and your family in my prayers as well. we are going through things here with my dad so i know the feeling of 'fear' behind it all, i'm sure everyone does. i do know someone who had an an aneurysm, she had surgery for it, and recovered fine..though the recovery took a very long time......but she lives a normal life now...and all is well....good luck to you..keep us updated...

 

[brioche]

From WebMD:




Topic Overview


Brain Aneurysm

Topic Overview


What is a brain aneurysm?

A brain (cerebral) aneurysm is a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain. In most cases, a brain aneurysm causes no symptoms and goes unnoticed. In rare cases, the brain aneurysm ruptures, releasing blood into the skull and causing a stroke.

When a brain aneurysm ruptures, the result is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Depending on the severity of the hemorrhage, brain damage or death may result.

The most common location for brain aneurysms is in the network of blood vessels at the base of the brain called the circle of Willis.

What causes a brain aneurysm?

A person may inherit the tendency to form aneurysms, or aneurysms may develop because of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and aging. Some risk factors that can lead to brain aneurysms can be controlled; others can't. The following risk factors may increase your risk of developing an aneurysm or, if you already have an aneurysm, of it rupturing:

Family history. People with a family history of brain aneurysms are twice as likely to have an aneurysm as those who don't.
Previous aneurysm. About 20% of patients with brain aneurysms have more than one.
Gender. Women are twice as likely to develop a brain aneurysm or suffer a subarachnoid hemorrhage as men.
Race. African-Americans have twice as many subarachnoid hemorrhages as whites.
Hypertension. The risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage is greater in people with a history of high blood pressure (hypertension).
Smoking. In addition to being a cause of hypertension, the use of cigarettes may greatly increase the chances of a brain aneurysm rupturing.


For more info, there's stuff starting at
this link

 

[Lords_skyfire]

rose,

Thank you so much. There is the fear and the waiting. I think that is what drives me crazy more than anything else. When she had the first one we went through both for two months...it was complication after complication. Pneumonia, hydrocephalus, a stroke, a staph infection...she was on a vent for 2 months. She is doing so much better now. I'm sure this news has totally crushed her. I didn't find out from her; I think she wanted to wait until I came back home to tell me but I found out from my grandma.

I will keep you and your dad in my prayers too. I appreciate prayers so very much. Thank you again.

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brioche,

Thank you very much for the information. I wish I wasn't twice as likely to have one but at least I know now. It is much appreciated.

sky

 

[lil_slave_rose]

rose,

Thank you so much. There is the fear and the waiting. I think that is what drives me crazy more than anything else. When she had the first one we went through both for two months...it was complication after complication. Pneumonia, hydrocephalus, a stroke, a staph infection...she was on a vent for 2 months. She is doing so much better now. I'm sure this news has totally crushed her. I didn't find out from her; I think she wanted to wait until I came back home to tell me but I found out from my grandma.

I will keep you and your dad in my prayers too. I appreciate prayers so very much. Thank you again.

you are very welcome, and thank you as well for your prayers for my dad i know how the fear and waiting goes, but hang in there, and i'm sure it will all work itself out ::hugs::

 

[brioche]

brioche,

Thank you very much for the information. I wish I wasn't twice as likely to have one but at least I know now. It is much appreciated.

sky

No problem. I have always held that informing oneself is important.
I hope you and your family get through this trying time as soon as possible. Now that you know the score, I think preventive checks for her will be the key.

 

[FurryFury]

I don't know more about them than has already been said on this thread. I'll be sending good energy to you and your family though.

Fury

 

[myinnerslut]

Hello and thanks for reading my thread...I hope it is easy to follow but it may not be; I just found out that my mother has a cerebral aneurysm. She actually has two.

I know this is not a typical place to post this thread, but I've noticed that people here are kind, knowledgeable, and supportive so I thought I would place it here, too.

We are not strangers to this. In June of 2005 she had one that ruptured. We were incredibly lucky in that she got to the hospital in time. She knew exactly what was going on and why she needed to go to the hospital. Five minutes after she arrived at the hospital she went into respiratory arrest. Three months later she came back home. Her life is changed but her recovery, although lengthy, was remarkable. "Amazing" according to her neurosurgeon.

She gets yearly angiograms to check the status of her coil (they fixed it with the coil procedure) and another aneurysm she has. Friday she had this done. They found a new one. One that requires surgery.

I know a lot about aneurysms. But I want to know more. I want to know only about cerebral aneurysms. Her neurosurgeon said that aortic aneurysms are a different breed than cerebral ones.

I guess this is something she will be dealing with the rest of her life. I'm extremely close to her; she is my best friend. Any knowledge or anything anyone has is welcome. I am especially interested if it runs in families, I guess. The neurosurgeon says it either does strongly or it is totally an isolated case. I just worry because I get headaches all the time as she did earlier. I know this sounds really selfish of me to worry about me at a time like this but I can't help but being scared. Her neuro said he would write me an order for an MRA...I may take him up on it.

Anyway we have some excellent, truly excellent doctors so I am relieved a bit I guess. I know she is in good hands; skilled, kind, and thoughtful hands.

If you pray (I do) if you could keep her in her prayers it would be appreciated.

Sincerely,
sky

i'm right there with you... my mom had one in her heart, and just had heart surgery a month ago to fix it

i hope your mother gets well quickly

 

[Lords_skyfire]

Thank you

Thank you everyone for your information and good wishes. It makes me feel a lot better having people to talk to outside of my family.

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brioche - You are so right, preventative checks are the key! My mom has to go in yearly to check her aneurysm (she has a little one that they are not worried about right now) and to make sure the coils are still in place from the treated aneurysm. That is how they discovered this new one which is right next to the one that ruptured. Without this we would have never known. I'm so thankful that she has an awesome doctor who follows up with her. Thanks again for the info!

FurryFury - thank you for the good energy. I really appreciate it.

myinnerslut - thank you very much. I know how hard it is to go through the surgery process. I'll be praying for your mom and I hope that everything is going well for her.

sky

 

[MasterPhoenix]

Hope things are going better.