I have a 8mm aneurysm behind my right eye. The surgeon said it’s between 8-10mm but didn’t give me a definitive size. He said at least 8mm which is odd. He said he wants to monitor it and have another scan in two years but that concerns me. Any opinions?
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My thoughts exactly!
I agree and my thoughts as well!
I am in Ontario an hour outside of Ottawa I see Dr.john Sinclair at the civic campus.
I wouldn’t wait two years. I would look around for another Doctor. Where do you live? You can contact me directly if you want.
You need another opinion! Most doctors will operate when an Annie gets over 4mm.
Mine was coiled at 11mm and they did it within 2 weeks of finding it.
2 year wait Bloomsie....no way.
I would do surgery but ONLY after getting a second opinion at a top-ranked hospital for aneurysm surgery. Those are: Hopkins, Mayo, Cleveland Clinic, NYU and Columbia. My surgeon at NYU told me flat out “you will not have the nice long life you were meant to have it it’s not eliminated.”
I have two aneurysms, discovered six years ago. One is 7 mm on the junctions of the right carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery; the other is very small (2 mm?) on the PICA. Both are just being watched. Despite having lost my brother, aunt, uncle and grandfather to ruptured aneurysms, doctors believe the risk of repair is greater than the risk of rupture. My only restrictions are no heavy lifting, no extreme exercise. Watching and waiting is not the easiest thing to do, but have no choice.
I have a 6mm brain aneurysm in my right vertebral artery. It grew a bit back in 2009 and they tried to coil it, but caused a dissection in my carotid artery that left me in ICU for almost a week. They have since continued to monitor with MRAs and CT scans. I've continued my active lifestyle, weight lifting, biking, etc. I am almost 52, do not smoke or drink alcohol and maintain a very healthy weight. I do not eat many carbs or fat or sugar. I stick to a high protein diet and drink plenty of water. I live my life as I would if I didn't know I had it. I've told my family, friends and coworkers I have it and what to do if I suddenly drop, so I feel pretty confident I'll get to the hospital in time if it ruptures. My biggest worry is not being able to obtain disability insurance.
I had two opinions. First doctor said he would watch it every three months and my husband loved that idea. Second doctor said aneurysms don’t shrink -they grow and they rupture . what are you waiting for? I wanted to operate. Either way was a risk. It was just a different type of risk . I decided that if something was going to happen to me I wanted it to be on the operating table with the neurosurgeon of my choice, not in the middle of a grocery store somewhere. Went ahead and did the surgery and am so happy I did.
Good results?
Its been two years since my surgery and I was checked every 6 months for the first year and now they check each year. I'm with the NHS in England and I think my neurosurgeons are really good but I do find it challenging to be in this category. It feels awkward to ask for a second opinion as I'm getting all my healthcare for free so I should be grateful!
Hi Kit,
I may “hold the record”. I’ve lived with at least one unruptured annie for 45 years. This one was left behind when my annie that ruptured was clipped. I have known about 2 others for more than 35 years. One is 5 mm and the others are 2 mm. They have not changed significantly over this period so, as of today, I have elected not to have any further treatment. Only God knows what tomorrow will bring.
You are truly blessed:) thanks for sharing your story
Very small, 2cm
I'm from the Boston area. Is there anyone on this discussion group that sees a neurosurgeon in my area. I'm just curious as to who you see for your aneurysms? I was told my surgeon has a good reputation, but given the fact that he only wants to see me in 5 years for mra to watch a small aneurysm has me nervous. He clipped my other one successfully. Anyone know what the best hospitals in the country are for these types of things? Couldn't really find that answer on line. You can email me directly if you'd like.
Eileen, Columbia Presbyterian in Manhattan…my email is ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ if I want to email me I can give you his name…I’m not sure how to navigate on here…
Thanks for replying!! I told my hubby about it and said I'd never HEARD of one being wrapped!!! We tried clipping with mine, it cost me 12 days in hosp, 7 of them in ICU and didn't work. My brain lobes are fused together and created issues reaching the annie. For now, I'm living with it..being careful as I can!!! So glad that you'rs was successful!!! :)
How come I keep hearing of how quickly annie's have been coiled..from the time it is found until procedure is over and done...I even have a personal friend who had one discovered and went in the NEXT day and had it coiled and yet I spent a week on a blood regimen and when I went in for surgery, after a 6 hour travel and night in hotel, my blood was not right for a stent...I'm sorry, even tho it was explained, I STILL have trouble understanding that fact!!!