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I found out about my 4mm aneurysm because I was getting headaches at the beginning of skiing each day - I guess the combination of altitude and sudden spike in BP must have been the issue - there doesn't appear to be any bleeding, so I guess the headache was just from pressure when my BP increased. I'm awaiting my first appointment, but I'm just wondering if surgical treatments like coiling/clipping/stent are likely to make it so that I can continue to do things like ski.
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Sarahjo; I had a 6mm aneurysm coiled 3 months ago. I had asked my neurosurgeon at UCSF
(rated #3 for neurosurgery in the U.S. based on U.S, News and World Report's annual rankings)
about any limitations after the coiling procedure and he said there were no restrictions. But I was told 6 months prior to having the aneurysm coiled that the most important thing was to keep my blood pressure below 130 and not to do anything that puts my head upside-down, both which add pressure to the aneurysm and could cause it to leak out.
Headache is symptoms of BA.
Any BA size under 10mm is very dangerous for surgery. Risks outweigh the benefits provided by Neurosurgeons. I saw two doctors who gave me the advice.
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Hi, @sarahjo900 - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It would frustrate me to have a headache at the beginning of each day I was trying to spend skiing. I'm glad you found out about your 4 mm aneurysm, just to be informed.
The question about surgical treatments like coiling/clipping/stent and whether you will be able to do things like ski is perfect for a neurologist or a neurosurgeon who performs these procedures.
When is the first appointment you mentioned? How have symptoms been since the aneurysm was discovered?