Lori, I too have a angioma and two aneurysms have been watching and waiting the aneurysms …have always wondered if there is a connection between the two.y angioma is in the left temporal lobe and has a ring of old blood around it. Where is your angioma and aneurysms? I have wondered if the coiling would be possible for me if needed. It sounds as though you have been very careful in your approach and thoughtful. I have not checked my aneurysms in 3 plus years and I guess it is getting to be time. By the waymine were found also when checking the angioma. Could you tell me how you knew the angioma bled. You are the first person I have heard of having both. Wishing you the best in this process and thankyou for your story. Kelly
Hi Lori. I'm still deciding too. I go back and forth, should I, shouldn't I. While I don't have to make the decision until my next visit in 6 months, it is always on my mind. The only time I am able to push it out of my mind is when I am at work. I am waiting to hear on my second opinion. I keep on thinking the same thing about causing more problems by having the surgery but then I think that what if it ruptures? In the end I guess we'll do what we feel is right for us and I know I'm leaning towards the clipping although it scares me so much. Thanks for sharing, and know that you are not alone in this.
Not sure if my choice will be of help. I asked myself if I could walk around with the aneurysm knowing that it could rupture at any moment or never, without worry or stress. My answer was no way. I then and there made my decision to have the clipping. Had I chose not to have the clipping, it would never have left my mind. The operation itself can have none or some post-op side effects. Depends on the person. Some here had nothing and others have quite a few ongoing problems. HTH's ...... Jeanne
Kelly, Elizabeth, Jeanne and Peter,
Thank you so much for your responses, it really does help to have people that understand your delima 100%. It is all about piece of mind. I explained this to my Neuro the other day that living with the day to day stress, the non-stop thinking, the worrying with everything you do is so not me. She said she was the same way and did understand. I guess the thing that bothers me is that they make such an invasive and potentially dangerous surgery an optional choice.....If they just said you need to have surgery right away, I wouldn't hesitate. This is why I need to take these few months to get my life in order and prepare mentally. I know I will get this done, eventually. My second neuro already called and I have and apointment with him in 2 weeks, so the quest is moving quickly.
Kelly, I found out the Angioma bled because I had three weeks of migraines with a visual Aura. I knew it wasn't normal and went to the Dr. I saw the eye Dr, my Primary Dr and then a Neurologist just to follow up on the headaches (Kaiser is good at preventative medicine). The Neuro sent me for the MRI which is when they found the Angioma and then he sent me to the Neurosurgeon who ordered the CTA and that's when they found the Aneurysm. This is why I'm not a candidate for coiling. My Annie has a wide neck and not so good position (RACOM). They would have to use a stent and I can't take the Plavix and Aspirin required with this because of the Angioma. It's so nice to meet someone with the same head issues, sorry you are in this position.
Thank you again to everyone for your support. This truly is a blessing! Best wishes to everyone for healthy happy brains.
Lori
Lori, I had 2 annies clipped, 1 was 7mm with 3mm neck and the other was small 1.75mm with 3mm neck 6 weeks ago in Memphis,TN. My prayers are with you,I know how scared you are.It is a very invasive surgery.I'm a nurse so I knew the risks and benefits of clipping vs coiling.I am 51 yrs old so we do have the age thing on our side.Hang in there,you'll feel so much better once this is over just knowing it is gone. Hugs,Jo