Unruptured Brain Aneurysm

Live life normal but don’t really over extend yourself with hard exercise/ but exercise and stay fit/ don’t hang upside down- or ride anything that twist or turns fast/ex . Six flags rides- don’t get over angry or stressed out- and smile a lot😊- life is short- be happy!!

Thanks for the reply 😀

Hello @badnaples and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can totally understand being anxious with regard to the time in between your next appointment. @smilton came in and shared some good thoughts. I am sorry your doctors weren't more helpful.

I am thinking you've probably read more that you want to at this point, but just in case it is helpful, here is a link to some information about what to be especially mindful of if your symptoms reach a certain level.

– Brain Aneurysm – Symptoms & Causes:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/brain-aneurysm/symptoms-causes/syc-20361483
Are you traveling with someone or solo?

I m traveling with friends and my husband. Thanks for the info. And yes I may have read too much.

Are there guidelines anywhere for exercise? Intensity? Heart rate? I’ve always been active, I’ve slowed down, and avoiding roller coasters, water skiing, things like that but wondering if I’ve slowed down too much. Can I still run, weights, yoga, bike?

I would walk fast,yoga,light weights,stationary bike or treadmill great- just don’t stain or increase heart rate real high- and be happy- stress is as bad as anything else-just say f_ c k it! and keep on going!! 😁

Thanks! Going to be tough for an avid runner/marathoner to transition to walking 😩

Just diagnosed. 6 mm unruptured. Catheter angyogram tomorrow. Terrified to the overall process and what to expect

Hello @raisanicole. I am sure this diagnosis concerns you, so I am glad you have reached out for support. By the sound of it, you have your catheter angiogram today. I hope the information below might help you if you haven't had the procedure yet.

– Brain aneurysm: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/brain-aneurysm/diagnosis-treatment/diagnosis/dxc-20361596

I want to invite in members @smilton and @badnaples can rejoin the discussion to share some of their journey with you. When is your appointment?

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!