Newly diagnosed

[katie8647]

I just found out I have a cerbral aneurysm. I see the nero on Friday the 22nd Dec.. It is small , but my concern is my grandmother died of one at 69 and my mother at 51 of the same type. Because it is small they may just want to leave it alone. I would love to hear from someone. Katie

[Mike Weins]

Moved from useful websites sticky so it gets the proper attention.

[pamuk]

Katie

A big welcome to our forum, I am so sorry to hear that you have been found to have an aneurysm and I wish you good luck with your appointment on Friday with your neurosurgeon. I remember how I felt when I was newly diagnosed, its frightening isnt it,I was diagnosed three years ago, I have multiple annies, some have been treated others are being monitored, the people on this board helped me so much and we will also help you, dont be afraid to ask any questions you think we can help with you.

Make a list of everything you need to ask your neuro, dont be afraid to ask as many questions as you need to,and tell him/her any fears you have. Make sure you feel comfortable with the treatment plan they suggest, if you can take someone with you all the better, there is so much to remember when doctors are telling you things you can forget some of the things they say (I did, but fortunately had someone with me).

I will be thinking of you on Friday, please let us know as soon as you have some answers from the neuro

your new friend in England

Pam

[Kim/ny]

Katie, Welcome to the board. I'm so sorry you have a need to be here, but glad you found us. I'm sure you are overwhelmed with all of this right now, but take a breather and clear your mind of aneurysms until you see your doctor on Friday(much easier said, then done). I would suggest taking a notebook with questions for the doctor and write down the answers you are given. There is only so much our mind can take in and you will have them to look back at later. Good luck to you and many prayers for Friday. Keep us posted and take care. :) Kim

[decker]

Hello Katie,
Sorry that there is this aneurysm. Be sure to voice those same concerns to your neurosurgeon. How did they come to find it? Did you have symptoms?
Where is it located? How big is small? We are here for you and keep on asking questions. Hugs to you, donna

[GeePer]

Hello Katie.....sorry to hear about your aneurysm. Please ask if you have any questions and I promise someone will answer you just remember we aren't doctors here so save the med questions for him/her.

Glenn

[goldie411]

Welcome to the site, sorry to hear about your grandmother and mother. I hope all goes well with your visit to the doctor. sorry about your anuerysm also. It's tough hearing you have one. I lost my father to a anuerysm also. He was 39 when he died. Mine ruptured, but, now they keep a close eye on me.
I know this is all scary, but, now your doctor knows it's there and can keep a close eye on you also. Wishing you the very best..Take care Cindy

[ChrisC]

Katie, welcome! I'm sorry you had a reason to find us, but it's a great group of people with varied experiences! My best to you!

[dawnmn]

Welcome Katie!

Dawn

[KevinMc]

Katie

Welcome - this board has been a Godsend for me. Lot's of useful info and support. Take a breath and see what the Dr says. I know how you feel, my Mom died of one too at 49 - but they caught mine in time and I'm doing great. I know it will be the same for you.

Kevin

[Nancy D]

Katie,
Welcome, sorry you're having to deal with one of these little nasties. I too had two relatives with ruptured aneurysms, so was very worried when mine was found. Mine was successfully clipped on Oct 31, 2006. I am very relieved that I don't have to worry 'is this the headache that's going to do me in?'
My doctor told me that mine was very small (5 mm) and there was no big rush to get it taken care of. Yeah? Well, it wasn't in HIS brain! I had surgery right away and am very grateful that I did. I know that no time is the best time to get it done. I just didn't want to have it on my mind any longer.
Good luck, keep the questions coming and keep us posed.

Nancy D.

[rmbing64]

Katie, Kevin Mc had a list of questions- does anyone remember where they were? They were great. We will find them and post for you to take if you would like. Welcome. Rose

[sarahin]

Hi Katie,
Welcome to the forum. This is a great place to get support and ask questions to another people that are dealing with aneursyms. Let us know how things are going. It's very stressful when you first find out and don't know what needs to be done. Write down questions for the doctor (it's easy to get brain freeze during office visits) and if you are unsure about anything get a second opinion. Please feel free to ask us anything or just vent if you need to.
Sarah

[TitaniumCranium]

Hi Katie -
Welcome to the site, sorry for the aneurysm dx. As the others have mentioned write list of questions to take to NS with you and of course have someone else with you. I wish you well at the appt. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted.

Lori

[Miraceti]

Hi there Katie! Good to know that you are reaching out for medical care and emotional care (this board). This is a great place to get questions answered! Everyone here is ready to help in any way. I too have had two aunts, a great aunt, a grandfather, and now my dad that have had aneurysms (not to mention my own). The best thing to remember is that yours is not ruptured, and you are taking care of it before it does:) Best of luck to you!

[hstupno]

Welcome Katie,

I'm so sorry to hear you have an annie though. Please let us know what they find. And, although you may not think it, consider yourself lucky they have found it early and that you have an option to do something about it, if that's the case. A lot of people never know they have an annie and have been dealt horrible blows. We're all here for you. Know you're not alone.

Heidi