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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foam4u | @foam4u | Aug 2 6:33pm

In reply to @thevikole "I lost 15 to 20 pounds and mine shrunk from 4.8 to 4.1. However, just learned..." + (show)

Please post or direct me to a post of yours that has the herbs, supplements, etc. you are using as I am faced with a similar situation and would like very much to pursue that idea as opposed to surgery at this time. Thanks in advance for your reply and your time..

annieboo | @annieboo | Aug 6 10:33am

In reply to @foam4u "Please post or direct me to a post of yours that has the herbs, supplements, etc...." + (show)

Hello, I would like this info also. Did you get a reply? Thanks!

annieboo | @annieboo | Aug 6 10:49am

In reply to @ymca49 "This might be a stretch but was wondering if your dull ache could be diverticulosis? That..." + (show)

Don't think so, but I'll check with gastro doc. Thanjs!

foam4u | @foam4u | Aug 6 12:46pm

In reply to @annieboo "Hello, I would like this info also. Did you get a reply? Thanks!" + (show)

Not so far but I will let you know if I find out anything.

annieboo | @annieboo | Aug 6 4:58pm

In reply to @foam4u "Not so far but I will let you know if I find out anything." + (show)

Thanks!

thevikole | @thevikole | Aug 7 2:18pm

In reply to @hsminc "That is just amazing! What type of test (CT angio with contrast? Echo?) diagnosed you with..." + (show)

CTAs or CT w Angiogram are the gold standards for testing for any issues within the vascular system... I have one as needed after doppler and ABI checks are done, if needed. Hope this helps. Echocardiogram is a doppler non invasive thar checks looks at the size and functioning of your heart and the aorta in and out. Hope this helps. Sorry for the delay. I now have Afib, a mildly dilated thoracic root and regurgitation minor in two of my hear valves, they say unknown why other than insofar not rheumatoid associated...whatever this means!

thevikole | @thevikole | Aug 7 2:20pm

God bless. Dietary habits and, losing weight, and keeping moving i. e., are lifesaving important, brother. Yes, smoking too as I have yet to stop.

thevikole | @thevikole | Aug 7 2:26pm

In reply to @wiggy3 "Reading this has me a bit nervous. Unknown to me I was diagnosed in Oct of..." + (show)

How're you doing, update please?

foam4u | @foam4u | Aug 8 1:44pm

In reply to @thevikole "God bless. Dietary habits and, losing weight, and keeping moving i. e., are lifesaving important, brother...." + (show)

thevikole, I am glad you were able to reduce your aneurysm with dietary habits, etc. Can you elaborate on the items you would personally credit for the reduction. Thanks, as I am in the same situation.

flaxxy703 | @flaxxy703 | Aug 9 12:20pm

In reply to @foam4u "thevikole, I am glad you were able to reduce your aneurysm with dietary habits, etc. Can..." + (show)

i would like to know what helps in reduction of TAA as well thank you

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