Unruptured Brain Aneurysm

Sarahjo; I had a 6mm aneurysm coiled 3 months ago. I had asked my neurosurgeon at UCSF
(rated #3 for neurosurgery in the U.S. based on U.S, News and World Report's annual rankings)
about any limitations after the coiling procedure and he said there were no restrictions. But I was told 6 months prior to having the aneurysm coiled that the most important thing was to keep my blood pressure below 130 and not to do anything that puts my head upside-down, both which add pressure to the aneurysm and could cause it to leak out.

Hi, @sarahjo900 - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It would frustrate me to have a headache at the beginning of each day I was trying to spend skiing. I'm glad you found out about your 4 mm aneurysm, just to be informed.

The question about surgical treatments like coiling/clipping/stent and whether you will be able to do things like ski is perfect for a neurologist or a neurosurgeon who performs these procedures.

When is the first appointment you mentioned? How have symptoms been since the aneurysm was discovered?

I found out about my 4mm aneurysm because I was getting headaches at the beginning of skiing each day - I guess the combination of altitude and sudden spike in BP must have been the issue - there doesn't appear to be any bleeding, so I guess the headache was just from pressure when my BP increased. I'm awaiting my first appointment, but I'm just wondering if surgical treatments like coiling/clipping/stent are likely to make it so that I can continue to do things like ski.

I found out about my 4mm aneurysm because I was getting headaches at the beginning of skiing each day - I guess the combination of altitude and sudden spike in BP must have been the issue - there doesn't appear to be any bleeding, so I guess the headache was just from pressure when my BP increased. I'm awaiting my first appointment, but I'm just wondering if surgical treatments like coiling/clipping/stent are likely to make it so that I can continue to do things like ski.

I have advice on how to help yourself stabilize your brain aneurysm, I had a similar experience. Please contact me by private message, I will explain it to you.

I have an unruptured 5.2 mm saccular brain aneurysm. It is in a difficult place to reach so haven't considered surgery yet but have an appt to get a second opinion this month. I am told it is good that it was detected but this isn't as reassuring as it sounds. We are still scared constantly. Am told to keep blood pressure and stress down to prevent growth.
I would love to hear surgery success stories for difficult to reach brain aneurysms. @jessica79, I hear you loud and clear. And yes, symptom of a sudden severe headache will have my husband calling an ambulance for sure.

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I have advice on how to help yourself stabilize your brain aneurysm, I had a similar experience. Please contact me by private message, I will explain it to you.

I have an unruptured 5.2 mm saccular brain aneurysm. It is in a difficult place to reach so haven't considered surgery yet but have an appt to get a second opinion this month. I am told it is good that it was detected but this isn't as reassuring as it sounds. We are still scared constantly. Am told to keep blood pressure and stress down to prevent growth.
I would love to hear surgery success stories for difficult to reach brain aneurysms. @jessica79, I hear you loud and clear. And yes, symptom of a sudden severe headache will have my husband calling an ambulance for sure.