Brain aneurysm, what to do ?


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Anyone on here had a brain aneurysm, or had someone close to them had a one ?
Preferably of a size where you were given options as what to do going forward and if so what did you decide ?
 
Sorry I did not explain fully it's not me it's the missus, still chewed over it obviously, really don't know what to do for the best, don't think she does either.
Ahhhh no man so sorry to hear that, it'll be a lot for her (and you) to take in my love.
Big hugs, sending positive vibes to you and the missus xx
Hopefully she can discuss all relevant options with the relevant specialists, just be there for her holding her hand and supporting her however you can.
 
Sorry I did not explain fully it's not me it's the missus, still chewed over it obviously, really don't know what to do for the best, don't think she does either.
My missus (no) has one and has had for some years. Annual scans and it freaks the hell out of every medical person she encounters, but no ill effects and no changes on the scans for best part of a decade (including two kids), so fingers crossed nothing changes. A lot depends on size, location, and even the shape of the malformation.

But for balance, I also had a friend die of one rupturing at age 18. Anything else might be better handled via PM, but I'm happy to discuss publicly if you prefer.
Probably a bit of surgery to fix it TBF. Wouldn't fancy leaving it and hoping for the best.

Best wishes to your missus, hope she gets well soon.
I wouldn't wish deep-brain surgery on anyone. There's a reason most aneurysms are treated non-surgically.
 
My missus (no) has one and has had for some years. Annual scans and it freaks the hell out of every medical person she encounters, but no ill effects and no changes on the scans for best part of a decade (including two kids), so fingers crossed nothing changes. A lot depends on size, location, and even the shape of the malformation.

But for balance, I also had a friend die of one rupturing at age 18. Anything else might be better handled via PM, but I'm happy to discuss publicly if you prefer.

I wouldn't wish deep-brain surgery on anyone. There's a reason most aneurysms are treated non-surgically.
Fair enough, I know nowt about them tbh, was just trying to keep things light.
 
Anyone on here had a brain aneurysm, or had someone close to them had a one ?
Preferably of a size where you were given options as what to do going forward and if so what did you decide ?
A tenant of mine had one , ruptured on way back from pub . Luckily was found in time and they operated on him .
Made full recovery which is great, plus he’s still paying rent which is a bonus !
Only you and you good missus can decide mate.
Hope whatever you decide goes well.
 
My missus (no) has one and has had for some years. Annual scans and it freaks the hell out of every medical person she encounters, but no ill effects and no changes on the scans for best part of a decade (including two kids), so fingers crossed nothing changes. A lot depends on size, location, and even the shape of the malformation.

But for balance, I also had a friend die of one rupturing at age 18. Anything else might be better handled via PM, but I'm happy to discuss publicly if you prefer.

I wouldn't wish deep-brain surgery on anyone. There's a reason most aneurysms are treated non-surgically.
I knew I would find someone on here who had/has 1st hand experience. 👍👍
She had a scan for a throat problem which thankfully has cleared up but the scan showed up the aneurysm (apparently there are shit loads of folk who unknowingly have them).
Anyway it's 6-7mm, the position I would have to check the neurosurgeons report however I'm currently in the pub.
He has told her to carry on life as normal which is encouraging but the options are monitoring (like your missus) or the choice of 2 procedures, 1 is clipping the aneurysm I believe this is actually going in, removing part of the skull to get to it or whatever ? The other option is through a vein in the leg where they send "coils" whatever they are up the vein and fill the aneurysm with them.
His report quotes all the % risks of the 2 options from death to minor or major stroke etc, however he also quotes the % risk of the aneurysm bursting if left and as she gets older that risk increases.
How does our situation compare with yours ? If you'd rather not reveal the nitty gritty details publicly that's fine 👍
 
A tenant of mine had one , ruptured on way back from pub . Luckily was found in time and they operated on him .
Made full recovery which is great, plus he’s still paying rent which is a bonus !
Only you and you good missus can decide mate.
Hope whatever you decide goes well.
Yeah our lass has a friend who's relative had the same happen, she actually went on to develop a 2nd aneurysm and had that treated successfully anarl. Then on the other hand we were talking to another friend of ours who has a mate who opted to have his aneurysm treated and he's now in a wheelchair.
Sorry mate not the same thing I know but a few years ago my mam had a non cancerous brain tumour which was operated on at RVI and she received tremendous care and made a full recovery.
The neurosurgeon who our lass is under is based at the RVI 👍 She has not actually been there yet as the initial scan she had was at Durham and that's all he needed to see to discuss it. Guess if she opts for surgery that's where it would be.
 
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Anyone on here had a brain aneurysm, or had someone close to them had a one ?
Preferably of a size where you were given options as what to do going forward and if so what did you decide ?
I have 3. Big bassas as well. Nowt they can do.
Also had two others clipped and a coil put in one that burst.
Yeah our lass has a friend who's relative had the same happen, she actually went on to develop a 2nd aneurysm and had that treated successfully anarl. Then on the other hand we were talking to another friend of ours who has a mate who opted to have his aneurysm treated and he's now in a wheelchair.

The neurosurgeon who our lass is under is based at the RVI 👍 She has not actually been there yet as the initial scan she had was at Durham and that's all he needed to see to discuss it. Guess if she opts for surgery that's where it would be.
It’s a mesh sleeve they do now. One thing they tell you is every single case is different with its own risks.
 
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Yeah our lass has a friend who's relative had the same happen, she actually went on to develop a 2nd aneurysm and had that treated successfully anarl. Then on the other hand we were talking to another friend of ours who has a mate who opted to have his aneurysm treated and he's now in a wheelchair.

The neurosurgeon who our lass is under is based at the RVI 👍 She has not actually been there yet as the initial scan she had was at Durham and that's all he needed to see to discuss it. Guess if she opts for surgery that's where it would be.
My mam was initially seen at Sunderland general. We wrongly assumed she had been hitting the drink hard as she had in past but it was the tumour making her behaviour unusual. Was about 10 days from being admitted to Sunderland to having the surgery at the RVI and a few days being monitored afterwards. My sister is a nurse and can be a pain in the arse but even she was impressed by the way the RVI handled things.
 
My mam was initially seen at Sunderland general. We wrongly assumed she had been hitting the drink hard as she had in past but it was the tumour making her behaviour unusual. Was about 10 days from being admitted to Sunderland to having the surgery at the RVI and a few days being monitored afterwards. My sister is a nurse and can be a pain in the arse but even she was impressed by the way the RVI handled things.
Different class through there. It was brand new when I first went in.
 
I have 3. Big bassas as well. Nowt they can do.
Also had two others clipped and a coil put in one that burst.

It’s a mesh sleeve they do now. One thing they tell you is every single case is different with its own risks.
Bloody hell you've been through the mill.
Am I correct about the clipping procedure ? Do they actually open you up to gain access to the aneurysm ?
And the mesh sleeve I assume goes in the vein at the point of the aneurysm and then stops any blood getting into it ?
 
Different class through there. It was brand new when I first went in.
Aye. Was shocked comparing it to the general facilities wise. No complaints about the care at Sunderland for my mam or for the births of my kids but the facilities are miles behind.
Yeah completely agree we had a granddaughter who had a form of neuroblastoma and obviously a lot of time was spent at the RVI, she died aged 5 about 8 years ago now but not for the lack of trying to save her by the staff at the RVI
 

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