Angela Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Eveybody hope yous are all keeping well. I thought i would let yous know how i got on with ny follow up angio Had the procedure done on Thursday past, it wasn't as bad this time as i found it last year Found the insertion of the catheter via the groin, a bit uncomfortable , but it soon passed Strange sensations in your head when the dye was being injected, really weird. The hard part for me was having to lie for the 6hrs after ,couldn't sleep so the male nurse got me a wee television. Think he was fed up with me when he came in to do Neuro obs,asking him if i could sit up a wee bit:lol: Finally six hours later he gave me the go ahead, but i had to mobilize for a bit I must admit i felt totally spaced out, but put it down to having to lie flat for that space of time. The Radioligist who carried out the procedue came up to see me, to check if i was feeling ok and to check the puncture site I asked him if everything looked alright with the images on the angio, he told me that he would need to compare them with the last ones, taken last year then they would need to be reviewd with my consultant. I asked how long this could take because last time i waited 3mths for my results He said they would try to review them soon and get the results out to my GP Apart from that i feel really tired at times still getting that spaced out feeling a lot, and a very uncomfortable niggling sensation down my leg the side that the angio was performed on. I will give it a week or so, to see if it settles Has anyone else reading this had any of these symptons after they'r Angio Sorry for rattling on as long Take care eveyone xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Angela, Bet you're glad it's over and done with! Yes, I had the same feelings after having a cerebral angiogram. They also wouldn't let me go after the bed rest, as my blood pressure had dropped considerably....so, I had to walk about for quite a while. If things don't feel right, especially with the groin area then get yourself checked out at the GP's.....hopefully it should all settle down over the next few days... Put your feet up for a while. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Glad to hear you have that out of the way Angela - the only symptom that I can recall was an enormous bruise around the entry site, so can't really help with your other symptoms. Hope it all settles soon, best wishes, Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz D Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Angela Glad it all went well. I was really nervous about my follow up angio in February but I didn't find it nearly as bad as I thought it was going be and I also found it very uncomfortable (in fact I shreaked a very loud aaghh that made everyone jump!) when he tried to put the catheter in at first. Hopefully all will be well and you will get the results quickly. I felt a bit spaced out too, but I put that down to being back in the hospital and remembering things that I'd forgotten. I got quite emotional in the days following it. My leg was a bit painful for about a week after, especially when going up and down stairs. But the puncture site was fine, only had a little bruising. But you should keep an eye on things and contact your doctor if you feel it's not getting better. I'm glad you mentioned the strange sensation in your head, I got very dizzy and disoriented when the dye went in. Last year I kept my eyes closed both times but I couldn't close my eyes this time because of the dizziness and actually watched it all on the screen and the neuroradiologist kept pointing things out! Strangest conversation I've ever had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laanka Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Angela thanks for the TV it was still there when I went in on Friday.Good job as I couldnt find my new book on the Ipod.I am also glad you mentioned the wait time for results as I am sure I will not have mine in two weeks!!!!!The three months appears more realistic if going via the Neuro surgeon.That was my first Angio and it was less upsetting than I thought but i was quite high guess that was the stress of it all. Take Care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelBel Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Angela - glad your angio went okay. I am due my 1st one in December, so now have some idea what to expect... Kel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hi Angela Glad that the angio went OK for you. I can't help answer your question though, I'm afraid. The only angio I had was before my initial operation. After that I've had MRA and CT and nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnamarie Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 sorry i cant help you the only angio i have had before was 20 min before my coiling so wasnt up and about for the next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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