rampmama Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 So I went to my doc and complained of some new headaches. He is very conderned that my wee 2 mm annie is growing. I too am a bit worried since the headaches I am getting are the same as the ones I got before my annie ruptured. This question might seem silly given the seriousness of a rupture, but they accurately see what is happening without an angiogram? I am terrified of the MRA and would way rather have an MRI. Linda Rampmama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hi Linda, I've recently experienced similar to yourself, but with my coiled aneurysm and I was given a MRI scan to check it out (no significant change was my result). I believe that cerebral angiography is the best procedure to "detect" aneurysms ..... but, they know where your annie is and from my experience here in England, they tend to send you for a MRI scan as the first port of call. You really need to go back to your Doc and explain your concerns to him ..... he/she can probably put your mind at ease in seconds, as to the follow up procedure of your aneurysm and how they're going to screen it for any changes. I've only had one cerebral angio since the coiling itself and that was a normal follow up procedure to make sure that the coiling was still in place and hadn't settled. However, they did allow me to have some sedatives before the procedure, as like yourself I was pretty frightened! I can't really answer your question Linda, but would advise that you make a call to your Doc. Good luck Linda and hope that you get some peace of mind.....xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampmama Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks Karen, I just got a call from the specialists office and I am having an MRI on the 8th with a meeting right afterward to discuss what he sees. Feeling a bit anxious but I am thinking I will be fine. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 congratulations linda i hope this will put your mind to rest and that you can continue to recover in your own time take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hey Linda I'm sure everything will be OK and at least you don't have to wait for the follow up appointment after the scan. Fingers crossed all is OK. Let us know how you get on - will be thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi Linda Yeh at least you dont have to wait and fingers crossed sending you hugs..xx take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi Linda Hope the scan goes well for you will be thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi Linda Good luck for the scan and hope all goes right for you xx My thoughts are with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I hope all goes well for you fingers and toes crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hi I am sure everything will be fine try not to worry. Good luck hope it all goes well. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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