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Celiac Artery Aneurysm: Anyone else with same illness?
Hello! I was recently diagnosis with a celiac artery aneurysm in June 2016. I underwent a embolization w/ coils procedure since the aneurysm had grown while in the hospital. I was trying to reach out to someone who suffered the same illness but have not been lucky. I would like to locate someone with my same illness. I would appreciate any help. Thank you
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My father was sick all of his life with stomach issues. He never had a diagnosis and he had a rupture and died a week later. My father suffered so much.
I have MAL and gasterparesis no one will do a thing. No treatment just waiting until it ruptures but maybe so late. I have been to many doctors no treatment is given. I gave up gonna let my body do what it needs to do and if it is an emergency then someone will do something if it isn’t to late. I am tired of paying all these medical bills and higher insurance premiums with being dismissed. I am sorry for sounding negative that is just my truth.
I am being told they prefer not to repair until it reaches 2 cm
Have you had it repaired... or planning to?
Per my vascular surgeon that's more than likely just due to the person taking the measurement. I had the very same thing as you..exact same size.
i.1 cm is pretty small 11 cm seems quite large. Have you had a second opinion ? My vascular surgeon gave similar advice but less frequent MRI's.
You and I are just about in the same place as our aneurysms are virtually the same size. I think being a squeaky wheel is the right strategy for both of us. Are you happy with your vascular surgeon? How often do you have an MRI ? I have had three MRI's about every year to 18 months since it was diagnosed. Have you had any notable symptoms? Most celiac aneurysms are apparently asymptomatic.
Thank you for reply. My next MRI Is in April. The story will continue. I went from 1.2 to 1.3 if it has grown more I may have to be a squeaky wheel
@txkathy Is it possible you meant 1.1 mm? 11 mm is kinda large......
I saw the vascular surgeon yesterday, & he said my aneurysm is only 11 mm in size, as it was on a previous CT in Sept. Wants to follow up with another CT in 6 months. If it gets any larger, he wants to do a surgical resection or a stent.