saml

Hi Sam,

From what I've learnt ... a very small aneurysm, which is what yours is at 2mm, would pose more of a risk to operate on, than the odds of it rupturing at 2mm. A Surgeon would have to weigh this up. Any operation, irrespective of being in the brain, poses a risk factor and it's not something that I'm qualified to answer as I'm not a medic....but a question that you perhaps need to ask?

Smoking and alcohol intake are probably one of the biggest risk factors and also keeping blood pressure at a decent rate.

I would ask the question as to whether they will monitor you, as in scans and keep an eye on the aneurysm, as this will at least give you some peace of mind.

I still have a neck left on my aneurysm and still alive and kicking 7 years after my bleed (I'm still being monitored) .... don't stress too much. Many of us are told that we're born with this type of weakness, so I would imagine that the aneurysm takes many years before it ruptures.

Write down the questions that you need to ask....Good luck! xxx

Hi Karen,

I have spoke with the Doctor again today who has advised as you have said. He confirmed it is in the carotid artery and that at this moment in time the risk of it rupturing is tiny. He can't tell me how long I have had it who knows maybe a week maybe twenty years. He said many people have them without consequence so yes he has made me feel a lot better. He has passed my details onto the surgeon who will contact me but I suspect again he will wait and watch. I don't smoke and enjoy a glass of wine occasionally. I can only think I've inherited my Mums week veins ?. Anyhow I do feel alittle easier now and intend to get on with my life and family. I will still question the neuro doc though.

Sam x

Thanks Sam, I do have tingling in my nose left side as well as my left upper lip not always but weekly and it feels so weird.

I have to run to work- thanks for your responds. mary

Hi Mary,

Yes me to top lip left side which carries through to my check and head. Thank you for your reply and have a good day at work.

Sam x

I had no idea they just do not fix them when they find them! What does that feel like? Are you aware of it? How did they know to even look?

Welcome Sam, Good Luck - please keep us informed.

maryb

Hi Mary,

I was suffering with pins & needles in my face and head all on the left side in April 2011. I went to the Doctors who made me feel stupid and said it was nothing to worry about probably just migraine. My symptons went only to come back stronger this year in June lastng for two months. I put off going to the Doctors given the way he made me feel after reluctantly going he again said migraine I disagreed given my Mums history and got a referral to the hoSpital and an MRI done. MRI showed up the Annie although they have said my symptons probably have nothing to do with it, I don't believe this. Consultant just said they will probably watch and wait but has referred my case to a neurosurgeon who will assess it. I just want this thing sorting out full stop. Has anyone else suffered similar symptons??? I would appreciate knowing as it might help me argue my case.

Sam x

I have just been diagnosed with a 2mm anuersym. My Mum has had two SAH and more recently two Anuerysms coiled so I guess it runs in the family. Nevertheless it has come as a shock. The Doctor said that I am a very low risk, but my concern is how long has the Annie been there, who knows maybe 20years or has it appeared recently and is growing??. I am so confused and upset. I have four young children who I cannot stop thinking of (they need their Mum). The next step I guess is for a Neurosurgeon to check over my MRI and to see what action if any they will take. I was told it was on the left hand side of my head, however, the Registrar today said it is in my neck so I am totally confused. Any advice on what questions I should ask would be helpful and should I be so worried.

thanks Sam x