Brain Aneurysm

I had a brain aneurysm that was not caused by an accident but just found due to having headaches. I had brain surgery a short time after diagnosis. You need to see a neurosurgeon ASAP

How have things turned out for you? Has your aneurysm been removed? Are you doing ok?
I had a stoke, which led them to find my aneurysm. The doctors that I have been dealing with are not sure if the symptoms I have are from my aneurysm, or the stroke. It is a struggle to make it though every day. My quality of life has went down tremendously, to the point that I have felt like giving up. (& that's definitely not me!)

Are your headaches gone since you had your surgery?

I recently have had a stroke(s), they found a brain aneurysm in the center of my brain. I'm 44 years old.
I struggle everyday just to make it through the day. Between the pain in my head, the loss of half my vision in my left eye, confusion, half of my face being partially numb, and some loss of finding the right words to say.
This has been going on since early June. The doctors & neurologists that I have been dealing with, don't seem to be real clear on things. They have sent me back to work, and told me that it was ok to drive, even though I can't see things to my left!! I just had my angiogram last Tuesday, they are going to use the coil technique in middle of or end of Aug.
Shouldn't this be done right away, to prevent further damage, or worse yet, death?

Are brain aneurysms bilateral? What is the chance of recurrence?

Hi @billieb, welcome to Connect! Did you recently experience a brain aneurysm?

I'd like to introduce you to a few members who may be able to help find you some answers. Please meet @hopeful33250, @irvkay312, @safetyshield and @johnbishop.

Hi @billieb and welcome to Mayo Connect. What type of treatment have you had for your brain aneurysm? How was it diagnosed? Please feel free to share some more information as you feel comfortable. It will help us to get to know you better.

Hi @billieb, I also want to welcome you to Mayo Connect. I am not able to answer your questions but I did find a website that may be able to provide you the answers you are looking for - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_aneurysm/detail_cerebral_aneurysms.htm. Hopefully others will be able to help you find answers to your questions.

Thanks to all of you for your response. Fifteen years ago, I had a massive ruptured brain aneurysm which was clipped with a large aneurysm clip. I would have to look up the size on the surgery report. I have had absolutely no problems since that time. Recently, I have begun to have some minor headaches again. I have been told that aneurysms are bilateral and usually recur after about 10 years, so I am a little concerned and wonder if I should have a CT scan to check it out.

@billieb, have you talked with your doctor about the headaches and your concern? If you haven't already I would recommend setting up an appointment to discuss your questions and the possibility of having a CT scan to check it out. I think it pays to be proactive.