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Any one live with an aneurysm for a long time without much growth?
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Jul 22, 2023 | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
Like yours, mine was an incidental finding in a CT scan in 2005. Detected at 3.75, it grew to 4.25 in four months. It was most recently measured by my annual MRA at 4.75 where it has been for the past 10 years. I’ve stopped worrying about it since there’s not much I can do to change it.
I’m an 80 years young woman and I’m reasonably active doing water aerobics and the recumbent bicycle 4 times a week and I try very hard not to lift more than the prescribed limit of 30 pounds. That’s challenging when dealing with gardening supplies, cat litter, and bird seed, all of which breech the weight limit. I like to keep the gardens and my birds happy and well fed. I think that helps me keep my blood pressure down. I’m sure that my medical team will tell me when I need to change my lifestyle.
You will reach a point where you realize that there’s no point in worrying your life away. It’s meant to be lived so don’t give up your travel and other things you enjoy as you wait for something that may never happen. I wish you good health and happiness on your journey. God bless you.
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Hi. Thank you for your comforting comments. I appreciate your perspective. I Go for my first follow up in October/November. You’re so right about not worrying our lives away. I kinda got despairing, then gave it all to God. I do what I can, relax, keep my Blood Pressure down through exercise and healthy eating. I leave the rest in His hands which brings me peace. Thanks again for a wonderful comforting reply to this issue.
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Comforting comments!
A CT angiogram is scheduled every six months at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fl. Some family members and friends feel I should have open chest surgery, if warranted. However, this is a procedure I do not want for my body at 79.
Is anyone on palliative care for their aneurysm? This is different from hospice, but not sure how the system works.
I think it is a group of caregivers who support through
body, mind, and spirit and paid by Medicare. Am researching this avenue for myself.
The abdominal aneurysm is now listed on my pharmacy account to ensure medications ordered by several physicians do not compromise the aneurysm. I am currently waiting for results from a nutritionist after submitting my health issues and medications/supplements to her. I do enjoy walking whenever possible for exercising.
Fortunately, I continue to be independent, although fatigued from psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. When running errands, I give compliments to others to make them feel good about themselves. It always makes me feel much better about myself. Will definitely keep traveling as long as possible.
I do wish there was an on-site support group at Mayo Clinic/Jacksonville, or in this area, for women with aneurysms. So far, I have not found one…. Sad….