Has anyone ever shrunk an Aneurysm?

Posted by tripleaaa @tripleaaa, Apr 30, 2024

On 2/5/24 I took myself to the ER for ongoing sharp back pain (waited all day). The CT scan revealed a AAA at 7.9 on the verge of rupturing, plus 2 others. The next largest one is a 5.4 Ascending. I’m still recovering from the first life saving surgery and I was wondering in anyone has any information on shrinking an Aneurysm naturally.

I’m 51, in good shape and never smoked however I chewed tobacco or used nicotine pouches for 30 years (up until the surgery). My next scan is September. I’ve tried researching this topic but there is no information and no one says you can’t shrink it holistically but they also don’t offer any other information.

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moonboy | @moonboy | May 28 5:03pm

In reply to @barbaracv "What is the life expectancy of someone with an ascending thoracic aneurysm?" + (show)

I read an Italian study in the New England Journal of medicine that basically found that if you surive the dissection and surgery at least 30 days out, your average life expectancy is about 11 months longer than they would normally expect for you. The reason for that is because they speculated that you take better care of yourself once you have been through it. I can attest that you do! I have been waking up every morning now for almost 10 years since I had my dissection and I'm thankful for every day I have on earth and I am thankful for all of the people around me who love me and support me. I do not focus on what's behind me or what's in front of me. None of us are going to last forever, but while I'm here, and in the here and now, I am going to be of service to others. That's what gets me up every morning and no matter how long I'm here or how short every day will be just like the last. I'm so thankful to have been given all this extra time, and I honestly will tell you that after you've been through this surgery, you'll feel the same way. Peace.

jtr3b | @jtr3b | 6 days ago

Someone here on this site said they shrank it significantly by losing weight. I have also read that taking certain vitamins may shrink it a bit. Vitamins B, C, D. Do some research online