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I have an unruptured 6mm berry brain aneurysm. It was diagnosed more than 9 years ago. The neurosurgeon now does a follow up MRI every 2 years to keep tabs on it. I’ve had the CT angiogram . The main thing is to try to live a normal life and not to live in fear. I keep tabs on my blood pressure and stress levels but otherwise try not to stress over it. Make sure you know symptoms of what to watch for…such as sudden severe headache, etc. I hope everything turns out well for you!
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I already had tickets to fly to Hawaii from theWest Coast (5 1/2 hour flight) prior to finding out that I have a 6 mm. aneurysm. Now I am scared of flying even though I read the American Heart Association doesn't rule out flying if you have an aneurysm. Any advice? Did your doctor ever advise you one way or the other?
I have an unruptured 5.2 mm saccular brain aneurysm. It is in a difficult place to reach so haven't considered surgery yet but have an appt to get a second opinion this month. I am told it is good that it was detected but this isn't as reassuring as it sounds. We are still scared constantly. Am told to keep blood pressure and stress down to prevent growth.
I would love to hear surgery success stories for difficult to reach brain aneurysms. @jessica79, I hear you loud and clear. And yes, symptom of a sudden severe headache will have my husband calling an ambulance for sure.
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Thanks @jessica79 May I ask why your neurosugeon did not opted for a procedure like coiling or stent? My aneurysm is open neck and he is recommending stent after doing angyogram. Looks like mine is due to genetics since I don't have other known triggers