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Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Surgery postponed due to COVID-19, scared!

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Nov 6, 2023 | Replies (13)
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@lynetteirizarry

I take amlodipine, iberesartan twice a day. And yes there is a lot of stress for me as a storm came thru and knocked over 3 big trees and burst our water pipe. Cant help husband with any of it! And virus is making me crazy!!!

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lynetteirizarry | @lynetteirizarry | Apr 18, 2020

Id like to know if 6.5 cm is in danger of bursting? If it gets that far while virus is going on...

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 18, 2020

Hello @lynetteirizarry
As surgery does not appear to be an option right now, I'm wondering if you have tried any relaxation and/or meditation exercises. This can be a way of downplaying your reactions to the stressful circumstances in your life right now. If you read the article that I posted yesterday you will understand why controlling stress is important, "Stress can raise your blood pressure, so try to avoid conflict and stressful situations. If you're going through a particularly emotional time in your life, let your doctor know because your medications might need to be adjusted to keep your blood pressure levels from going too high."

Here is a link to a video from Mayo's website that might be helpful to you:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/multimedia/meditation/vid-20084741
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