Hi everyone! I am so excited to welcome our new members as we near the beginning of October. I hope everyone had a wonderful September!
@mollyann is in Maryland, United States. Molly’s mother, a healthy 63 year old, had a ruptured brain aneurysm while lifting weights on August 21st. She experienced the worst headache of her life and vomiting, before calling 911 and getting transported to the nearest emergency room. The emergency room diagnosed Molly’s mother with a ruptured brain aneurysm and medivaced her to another hospital, specializing in intensive and neurological care. She has remained in the Intensive Care Unit and underwent a successful clipping procedure.
@crefton is in the United States. Crefton was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm while undergoing testing for eye issues. Crefton underwent brain aneurysm surgery in February of 2024.
@sam5647 is in Texas, United States. Sam is a pre-med student and an intern with Ben’s Friends. Sam has joined the community to learn about the patient experience.
@seniorlady is in Maryland, United States. Barbra is a patient and she has recently been diagnosed. I hope Barbra is able to find support within the community as she navigates this new diagnosis.
@Mad is in Pennsylvania, United States. Madeline had an unruptured complex cerebral aneurysm discovered when she was four weeks pregnant. Initially, it was thought to be 4mm outside the brain, but it was found out after birth that it was nearly 8mm inside the brain.Madeline had it repaired four months postpartum. Unfortunately, she experienced some issues with stent stenosis, but these issues seem to be resolving now. Madeline is a stay-at-home mom who loves art and has a great sense of humor!
@Elayne is in Caracas, Venezuela. Maria’s 55 year old mother suffered a brain aneurysm five months ago. Her mother has lost motor and cognitive capacity on the right side of her body, she experiences difficulty communicating, controlling emotions, receiving and executing orders, and more. Two months ago, she underwent surgery, and she has since been experiencing a slow, progressive recovery. During this recovery, she has continued to struggle with those symptoms, as well as frequent episodes of anxiety and irritability. I hope Maria is able to find support and comfort as she and her mother navigate the complexities of brain aneurysm diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
I hope everyone is doing well and feeling supported within the community. I encourage you all to continue sharing your stories and updates as well as seeking advice and asking questions. If you have any questions about posting on the forum, please contact @ModSupport and we will be glad to help.