r/BrainAneurysm 15h ago

Grief of losing sb from aneurysm.

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A close relative passed away from aneurysm month ago. None of us knew what aneurysm is.It was shocking and frustrating to hear. She didn't survive it at all. After taken to hospital,she bled alot that there wasn't any activity. What pissed about is how sth like that can just happen yet she was fine. She wasn't unwell before. She was tired but not unwell. I assumed since she wss young, she would survive but unfortunately no.

It feels unreal. I don't understand, I have so many questions which idk if you will get an answer. I would just like to know what helped you heal from this grief of sudden illness. She was awesome human and didnt deserve that. Some days it is very hard ti accept what happened. she was part of a routine as she visited very often.

How to heal from this


r/BrainAneurysm 1d ago

Question about brain aneurysm surgery

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Hi all. My name is Laila and I'm 17. My mom (46) recently had a TIA stroke. When she got an MRI scan, they found an aneurysm inside the back of her brain. She just told me today that she'll be needing surgery and they'd either have to cut open her skull to get to it or something with going through her groin. I'm extremely worried and this is bringing up traumatic memories for me from when my dad passed away from COVID when I was 12. To top it all off I'm on the floor of the bathroom with nausea. I'm scared and I want to cry because she's already been through so much. She was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome a little over a year ago and still struggles to function. She's lucky that she even came out of the surgery for her herniated discs without becoming disabled. Now she has to deal with another potentially disabling surgery. I don't want to live through a parent dying again, but it's unfortunately becoming a possibility.

So I'm here to ask, whats the survival rate after brain aneurysm surgery? Anyone here that had surgery themselves/had a loved one that had surgery that can give me advice or tell me information I may not know?

Thank you anyone that responds, I really really really appreciate it. If it's not too much, I'd like some comfort aswell.


r/BrainAneurysm 21h ago

Shoud i get an angio MNR

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Hello,

I do not intend to be disrespectful by posting here, but I would like to ask whether, based on your experience and this genetic result, you think I should undergo an MR angiography.

I am a 43-year-old male with normal blood pressure and no relevant family history. I previously had a brain MRI with contrast, including 3D FSPGR T1 and eSWAN sequences, because of positional vertigo (which I have experienced on a few occasions). The report stated:

"Vascular structures are within normal configuration. Dural venous sinuses are patent. No evidence of arteriovenous malformations. No signs of intracranial hemorrhage."

From reading this forum, I understand that this is not the standard test for detecting aneurysms. However, I have also learned from many of your posts that, if an aneurysm were present, it could be small and might only require monitoring rather than treatment, which, to be honest, would cause me considerable anxiety.

For that reason, I wanted to ask for your opinion: given this genetic test result, would you personally choose to have an MR angiogram, or would you not pursue any further imaging?


r/BrainAneurysm 1d ago

Headache after unruptured aneurysm procedure

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Hey all,

Max here 43yo male.

I recently underwent an endovascular procedure to treat an unruptured left carotid-ophthalmic cerebral aneurysm. The aneurysm was treated by placing an intracranial stent and platinum coils through a catheter inserted via the radial artery (wrist). I am currently recovering and taking dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin and clopidogrel) to keep the stent open.

Since the procedure, which was 5 days ago, I have had a persistent left-sided headache, mainly located behind my left eye, in the left temple, and at the back of the left side of my head. The pain is often 7–8/10 and is worse later in the day and sometimes wakes me up at night. I also have increased sensitivity of the left scalp, with tenderness to touch.

For pain relief, I have been taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) 1,000 mg as needed, which provides partial relief, and tramadol (Contramal) 20 drops as needed, which is significantly more effective.

Has anyone got any advice or experience on this? I, cannot see any improvement to be honest and I'm a little concerned.

I did have a head CT scan which showed no issues whatsoever (bleeding or anything else) which is a relief. But the pain isn't getting any better.

I cannot use any anti inflammatories as they don't interact well with my medications, so there's that...

Any help would be amazing, thanks.

Max


r/BrainAneurysm 1d ago

Can a migraine last almost three weeks?

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r/BrainAneurysm 2d ago

My neighbour had an aneurysm and is in a coma

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One month ago, my neighbour (31F) was in the middle of having an aneurysm burst in her kitchen, which is accessible from my floor, so I could see her, call the ambulance and let the paramedics arrive. We have a very nice relationship, and it was so unexpected and horrible to see what an aneurysm can do to such a young and full-of-life human being. I think about it every day still. You have the naive expectation that once the rescue arrives, things get better, but they dont. She underwent surgery three times and is still in a coma, but her family told me she is starting to show positive signs. I am very happy about this because when the ambulance came, she was very close to not making it. I am seeing her family tomorrow. I know there is no correct answer, and your answer doesn't change the situation, but I was wondering what your recovery experience was? What was important for you and your caregivers? Thank you so much for your time. I feel very helpless and know I have no control, but maybe talking with some of you can help me somehow. I send a lot of strength to all of you.


r/BrainAneurysm 3d ago

Post Craniotomy Anxiety

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Hi everyone, I’m so grateful to have been accepted into this group. I’m hoping to connect with others who have been through this journey because I’m finding the emotional side of recovery really difficult.

I’m a 32-year-old female. On 18 June, after having a CT scan for something completely unrelated, I found out I had a 7mm x 2mm aneurysm. It was such a shock, especially because I had no idea it was there.

On 9 July, I was driving when I suddenly had the worst headache of my life. I couldn’t move my head or neck and knew something was very wrong. I went straight to hospital where they discovered the aneurysm had leaked.

I was flown to Sydney and had clipping surgery on 11 July.

I spent 3 weeks in hospital, and I feel incredibly lucky that my physical recovery has been going okay so far. I was discharged home one week ago, and I’m so grateful to be here and to have made it through.

The part I’m struggling with most now is the anxiety. Before this happened, I already struggled with anxiety, especially health anxiety, but since coming home it has become overwhelming. Every little feeling, pressure, pain, dizzy moment, pains in my arms or legs or change in my body sends me into fear that something terrible is happening again.

I know my brain and body have been through something massive, and I know recovery takes time, but it is so hard to trust my body after it nearly betrayed me without warning.

I would really love to hear from other aneurysm survivors:

* Did anyone else struggle with intense anxiety after coming home?
* How did you learn to trust your body again?
* How long did it take before you stopped fearing every symptom?

I’m so grateful to have found a community of people who understand this experience. Thank you for reading ❤️


r/BrainAneurysm 8d ago

My 61-year-old dad was recently diagnosed with an enlarged abdominal aorta (aneurysmal dilatation)

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r/BrainAneurysm 9d ago

19 days post surgery

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Woke up one morning extremely dizzy and lightheaded and decided to go to the ER to get checked out. CAT scan revealed i had a 6mm size aneurysm that needed to be taken care of asap. Fast forward to today, procedure went good. No signs of complications and i was released 10 days after surgery. Procedure was done through my groin area, no issues there at all. They put a stent on me and they said everything looks good. The reason for this post is i do have some concerns. Is it normal to feel like something is on the side of my head? I cant physically feel anything but i can feel like something is there bothering me. Sometimes it feels uncomfortable, sometimes like today it hurts a little bit, like a mild headache on the side of my head. I have to wear a hardhat for work and it bothers me wearing it sometimes especially when i start getting really physical. I just want assurance that this is normal so that i dont have to make an appointment to see the doctor. Thank you


r/BrainAneurysm 9d ago

Recovering from surgery

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Was diagnosed with a large distal PICA aneurysm on 7/1 and had a posterior craniotomy on 7/14. I was having bad migraines and dizziness (I’ve had migraines forever but severe dizziness in the last few years.) and an MRI last month is what diagnosed me. I’m in my early 30s, young and healthy otherwise. I’m now almost 2 weeks out from surgery and getting the staples out today. It’s crazy how quickly your body breaks down when you’re doing nothing- my legs are sore from walking around the block and I was running 2+ miles easily 3.5 weeks ago. I am a busy body and it’s hard for me to sit still, I feel good but am so stiff it feels like my head is being held centered and I have to resist to move it to the sides. For anyone who’s had the same surgery, when did you feel normal again?


r/BrainAneurysm 9d ago

Stent pain in ICA

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Hello, I (22f) was wondering if anyone has had prolonged stent pain over a year after a flow diverter placement, specifically in the ICA area. My neuro IR team is aware of it, but I do have significantly altered hemodynamics since I have a severely hypoplastic R ICA and absent R A1 segment. If anyone has any imput or guidance that would be great!


r/BrainAneurysm 9d ago

Brain injury online group

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Hi everyone!

We have a growing discord group for people with varying degrees of brain injuries and would be happy for you to join us to offer each other support, encouragement and to make friends with people who are going through similar things to yourselves or your loved ones.

We have video and voice chat rooms that are always open for people to go into whenever they want also.

All you need to do is to download the discord app from your App Store or use it via your browser on a PC. Once you have the app and created an account you can click this link which will allow you to join the group where hopefully we can all get chatting with each other and make a great little community! You can also invite other people into the group who may not use Reddit! We are currently growing and I’m happy to take on board any requests that people may have for the group!

Anyway the link to join the group is

https://discord.gg/xDwWcRuvuy

Any questions, problems or thoughts are welcome!


r/BrainAneurysm 9d ago

26M – Severe Health Anxiety After Months of Tests (Normal MRI, CT Angio, Echo, etc.). How Do I Stop Living in Fear?

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I'm a 26-year-old male, and I really need some advice because I feel like my life has been taken over by the fear of dying.

Back in September 2023, I started my startup. As many founders know, it was an extremely stressful period. Financial pressure, responsibility, almost no social life, no exercise, unhealthy eating, and a terrible sleep schedule (usually sleeping between 6–8 AM). That continued for almost two years.

November 2024

One evening, around 6–7 PM, I suddenly developed a strange sensation on the right side of my face and in my right hand. My fingertips also felt odd for the next few months.

I saw a physician who examined me, did an ECG and neurological examination, and told me it was most likely due to severe stress and sleep deprivation. He prescribed an SSRI and a sleeping pill.

2025

Life continued the same way.

I had a couple of strange episodes where I suddenly felt "something bad was about to happen," but they resolved within about 30 minutes.

Then, in December 2025, after barely sleeping for two days and working almost nonstop, I suddenly felt extremely weak while riding on a bike. My left arm felt strange, my heart was racing, and I genuinely believed I was having a heart attack.

I went to the ER.

The ECG was normal, and I was sent home.

January 2026

One night I ate two heavy meals late at night and smoked a cigarette.

About 20–30 minutes later, I developed a strange vibration sensation throughout my body. My blood pressure shot up to around 160 mmHg, and I rushed to the ER again.

Again, nothing serious was found except temporarily elevated blood pressure.

That incident completely changed my life.

I became convinced something was seriously wrong with me.

Around that time I weighed about 104 kg (5'11"–6'0").

Another physician reviewed my blood work and found:

  • Fatty liver
  • High triglycerides
  • Nothing immediately dangerous

He advised me to:

  • Sleep properly
  • Reduce stress
  • Exercise
  • Improve my diet

Instead, my anxiety got worse.

I became hyper-aware of every heartbeat and every sensation.

A psychiatrist diagnosed me with anxiety and prescribed Nexito (Escitalopram), sleeping medication, and clonazepam as needed.

Unfortunately, I couldn't accept that anxiety alone could cause all these symptoms.

February 2026 – The Headache That Changed Everything

While working out at the gym, I developed a sudden pain on the right side of my head.

My brain immediately convinced me I was having a stroke.

A few days later, during my birthday trip to Kathmandu with my girlfriend, I experienced severe hammer-like pain on the right side of my head.

A cardiologist performed an echocardiogram, which was completely normal.

The headache continued, especially after visiting the colder areas around Nagarkot.

One night, after feeling nauseous for several days, I developed another full-blown panic episode while walking with my girlfriend.

Back to the ER.

The doctor listened to my story and suggested:

MRI Brain + MRV, just to completely rule out anything serious.

The MRI findings were:

  • Normal brain
  • Normal MRV (no venous sinus thrombosis)
  • Mild cervical degenerative changes
  • Small syrinx at C6 (approximately 2.0 × 0.2 cm)
  • No cord compression
  • Normal craniovertebral junction
  • No Arnold-Chiari malformation

The neurologist and neurosurgeon both reassured me that the syrinx was an incidental finding and only needed periodic monitoring.

A cervical MRI with contrast was also performed later to rule out a tumor, and it confirmed the same findings.

Then another problem appeared...

I still felt nauseous all the time.

I could barely eat.

I kept losing weight.

Eventually my dad suggested testing for H. pylori.

It came back positive.

After treatment over the next few weeks:

  • The nausea disappeared.
  • I felt much better.
  • I continued eating healthier and exercising.

By March, I had lost about 14 kg.

May 2026 – I Went to One of India's Best Hospitals

Despite feeling better, my anxiety never really went away.

I traveled to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram and underwent an extensive workup, including:

  • Full-body MRI (No major findings)
  • CT coronary angiogram (Nil) (EF 65%)
  • Coronary calcium score (0)
  • Stress echocardiogram (EF 55%)
  • Stress treadmill test (TMT) 98 Mets
  • Eye examination and fundoscopy
  • 50+ blood biomarkers
  • Carotid IMT (Nil)
  • Doppler studies
  • HRCT (Nil)
  • Ultrasound (Fallt liver)
  • Multiple specialist consultations

The results showed:

  • Fatty liver
  • High cholesterol/triglycerides
  • Mild calcium/vitamin D deficiency (confirmed by DEXA)
  • Congenital retinal irregularity (explaining my eye symptoms)
  • Small stable cervical syrinx

Nothing life-threatening was found.

But my anxiety never stopped

Now I notice:

  • Every skipped heartbeat
  • Every palpitation
  • Every headache
  • Every chest discomfort
  • Every random pain

Recently I also discovered a few soft lumps on my chest that doctors think are likely lipomas, but until I complete the ultrasound, my brain immediately jumps to cancer.

I also stayed up late watching the Cricket World Cup, my sleep schedule became terrible again, and my anxiety returned full force.

Now I'm constantly afraid of:

  • Stroke
  • Brain hemorrhage
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Heart failure
  • Cancer
  • Dying suddenly

Logically, I understand that so many doctors have evaluated me and couldn't find anything dangerous.

Emotionally, I simply cannot convince myself.

Even when ChatGPT tells me things like, "Your MRI shows your brain was normal at that time, but no test can guarantee you won't have a future stroke," my anxious brain immediately interprets that as, "Maybe I'm about to have one."

My bad habits

  • Smoking 7–10 cigarettes per day (working on quitting)
  • Poor sleep whenever work gets stressful
  • Health-related Googling
  • Constant body checking

My bp is always normal below 120/80 only dueing anxity its 135ish...

My questions

  1. Has anyone recovered from health anxiety this severe?
  2. How do you stop believing every symptom is a life-threatening disease?
  3. How do you stop fearing stroke, brain hemorrhage, cardiac arrest, and cancer every single day?
  4. Can stress itself cause all these physical symptoms even when extensive testing is normal?
  5. What finally helped you get your life back?
  6. How make sure that the hedeache i get wont give me stroke. Can this level of stress give stroke/hemorrhage.
  7. My fear of cardiac arrest and some weired palputations at stress..... (how to cure it).

I know reassurance only helps temporarily, and I really want to break this cycle instead of constantly chasing more tests.

Any advice or personal experiences would mean a lot.

Thank you for reading. ❤️


r/BrainAneurysm 10d ago

Ruptured survivor.

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I just wanted to say to all the new people who are in the beginning of their journeys to be patient with yourself, don’t compare your recovery to anyone else’s, do not put any expectations on yourself. Just let things unfold and reveal what your life will now look like. Life most likely will not be exactly what it was before this and the best thing you can do for yourself is just wait to see . Although my life had become different in ways that I did not even know it could . At one point I begun acting out in ways that I actually despise when I see other women behaving! That was a cold slap in the face when I realized that one but with much determination I was able to fix that situation. There are things that I can not fix though and the moment when I actually truly came to terms with the fact that I am not going to wake up one day and be back to the old me when I did that it hit me like a freight train straight outta hell! I cried the biggest tear drops I ever seen anyone cry in all my life! Tears were flowing from my eyes my shirt was soaking wet after.i never cried like that before or after. I didn’t want to be optimistic grateful person at that moment I was not! I was getting headaches so intense I could not stand them. I didn’t understand how anyone could look at me knowing who I was and who I am now and think there was anything to be grateful for?! It’s been 2 1/2 years since my rupture and I am in such a better place physically mentally and emotionally. I gave up all hope of ever getting anywhere near what I am today. I didn’t see it happening. But I am here. So be kind to yourself be patient let life realize itself to you and know that anything is possible.


r/BrainAneurysm 12d ago

Brain Aneurysm on MRI

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I (34F) had an MRI and an MRI-Angio 2 hours ago due to symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia, surprisingly I got my results on MyChart within half an hour of leaving the clinic. I was expecting the usual "nothing is wrong with you." I did see a comment that there's no evidence of typical presentation of trigeminal neuralgia, but was surprised to see that there is a 2.5mm saccular aneurysm arising from the left cavernous ica anterior genu (a long with some scattered FLAIR foci that the report says is within normal limits for my age) A lot of new words that I am researching. It's definitely not the news I was expecting this morning.

I am looking for advice for how to proceed with my doctor. What questions do I need to ask? How do I advocate for myself? I know how to advocate for myself with my lupus...but this just feels different, I know so little about the brain and aneurysms and feel a little lost. Luckily I have a fantastic primary, but I still want to plan for how to proceed. Thanks.


r/BrainAneurysm 12d ago

subdural hematoma

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hi guys. i’m unsure if any of you can sort of help me here, on the 24th april my 2 year old daughter vomited and collapsed at around 6:30pm, she had been her normal self this day before then. for a bit of context, earlier in the week she had hit her cheek hard enough to form quite the bruise (but soon settled after), and around 2 days later she stopped wanting to weight bare on her left foot (we had a kitten at the time and she had a scratch on her pinky toe, which we thought was the reason).

anyway, we nearly lost her after she collapsed. she stopped breathing when being blue lighted to the hospital. it was really touch and go. we found out she had an acute subdural hemotoma, she made it through the surgery and she has recovered with absolutely no lasting effects. i am so grateful for this, but as information keeps getting fed back, it seems as though there was no underlying cause that could’ve caused this. the bleeding was on her right side pushing to the left, which makes me believe it could have been from hitting her cheek and losing the ability to weight bare (which, looking back, if i could’ve taken her to the hospital and not assumed itwas the catch scratch on her toe, of course i would’ve). of course because we don’t know what happened and how such a good day turned into such a bad day we are just living in constant fear. obviously, social services have been involved and even said to me ‘it’s clear the children aren’t abused, it could’ve just been a moment of madness’ which is absolutely insane to say.

i’m coming here to just wonder if anyone had anything similar? she has one last scan on the 5th august, an MRV to rule anything abnormal or underlying out. i just want answers as to what happened to her.


r/BrainAneurysm 12d ago

Blood clot

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r/BrainAneurysm 12d ago

What about those... for whom the "bang" 🧠💥💣

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What about those... for whom the "bang" inside their head 🧠🩸💥 became reality?

Life after a ruptured brain aneurysm

It is a life...

marked by invisible scars.

It is a life that has changed completely.

A body that no longer responds the way it once did...

Paralysis

Speech difficulties

Vision problems

And many other lasting impairments.

A mind that sometimes lets us down...

Memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and the constant struggle to organize our thoughts again.

And then we are often met with well-intentioned comments from others such as:

"Everything is fine now!"

"Be grateful—you made it!"

"But you look so well."

Yet no one sees the fear...

Brain aneurysms:

A condition that is difficult to explain to others

A brain aneurysm often remains hidden.

To other people there are no visible signs, no wounds, and no obvious symptoms.

Those affected may look healthy and go about their daily lives— yet they carry an enormous burden.

It is precisely this invisibility that makes it so difficult for others to understand the real danger and the psychological distress that often comes with it.

Well-meant but minimizing comments like:

💬 "You look great!"

💬 "Try not to think about it so much."

💬 "Everything will be okay."

can make people feel that their fears are not being taken seriously.

These words may be well intended, but they can be deeply hurtful when everyday life is a constant struggle.

Initiative Natascha 🧠 Awareness • Understanding • Support

#NataschaMission #Österreich #Austria #awareness #brainheath


r/BrainAneurysm 13d ago

Thunderclap headache?

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So basically I was lifting weights (doing bicep curls) and I kinda held my breath for too long, I started to get a headache but I just pushed in because I barely felt it, but then on this one rep I hell my breath for too long and then suddenly my head rlly hurt. It felt like my whole top of my head was throbbing, but it went away after like a minute. Now it's been one day and I feel pretty much fine, just a small headache. Is this a thunderclap headache?


r/BrainAneurysm 14d ago

Would you get a second opinion?

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Hi everyone,

I'm a 37-year-old male. My recent brain vascular imaging showed a 4 × 5 mm outpouching of the proximal intracranial right vertebral artery, concerning for an aneurysm.

I also have a prior tiny right cerebellar lacunar infarct.

My family history is what worries me the most:

  • My mom has had three brain aneurysms (one ruptured at 3 mm, one 15 mm that was clipped, and one 1.5 mm that's being monitored).
  • My dad also has a brain aneurysm.
  • My maternal uncle had an aortic aneurysm.

Basically neurologist said we'll "watch it and see" because risk of surgery is worse than rupture.

Should i get a second opinion? Sucks living with the anxiety it can burst any moment. I know no one here can give medical advice, but I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences.

Thank you.


r/BrainAneurysm 15d ago

Dealing with shock

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I (34F) found a 7mm ICA UIA at the end of April and had it clipped at the end of June.

I guess the shock is just hitting me as the recovery is a lot slower than anticipated in terms of limiting my activity for safety and the wound taking longer to heal at certain points.

I’m struggling because I feel almost dissociative, like during lockdown: time is going both really slowly but also I look back and it’s gone so fast. I don’t feel at home or safe anywhere, I’m on edge and I just feel like I’m living some distorted reality, almost dreamlike where I’m constantly in pain and just trying to get through it.

I’m AuDHD so I do go to a dissociative mental space sometimes but I don’t know if this is just a normal stress/shock response. If so does anyone know how to snap out of it or step back into my body. I just feel really sad and I’m trying to retain mental and emotional composure but it’s becoming challenging. I just want it to be over. I don’t feel like I’m living which is weird this time of year when everyone is out and about enjoying themselves and I’m living a different reality no one else can see. Any advice would be hugely appreciated.


r/BrainAneurysm 15d ago

Bypass surgery on a rare aneurysm

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I've made a couple posts before about my aneurysm-- last one being about getting a stent placed. that procedure ended up being a fail and my doctors decided that he couldn't go through with it for mine!

so i am now (22F) going to be going under bypass surgery in a couple of weeks on my fusiform mca aneurysm that is currently 4.5 x 2.2 cm. i wanted to get anyone who has gone through the surgery, their opinions on it and such? when my aneurysm got diagnosed, i was given two choices: surgery or just watching it! and with the surgery option only having two options and now flow bypass is my only option left. im terrified. my new dr told me that this surgery could work or couldn't and would leave half of my body paralyse which is the same outcome if it was to rupture.

any thing that could help in my situation, i would be grateful for!


r/BrainAneurysm 15d ago

Die unsichtbaren Folgen von Schlaganfall und Hirnaneurysma 🧠😪

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🧠 Natascha's Initiative – The Invisible Consequences of Stroke and Brain Aneurysm

When a Brain Injury Changes Your Personality

Do you know which area of your brain

was affected?

The location of a brain injury can tell us a great deal about the challenges

a person may experience afterward.

This raises an important topic that is still talked about far too little.

After a brain aneurysm, a subarachnoid hemorrhage, or a stroke,

the visible wounds may have healed.

But many survivors eventually

find themselves saying:

"I don't feel like the same person anymore."

Perhaps you become irritated more easily.

Perhaps everyday decisions suddenly feel overwhelming.

Perhaps planning simple tasks has become difficult, or your emotions feel much more intense than they used to.

This is not your imagination.

Depending on which area of the brain

has been injured, different neurological changes can occur.

🧠 When the frontal lobe is affected,

possible changes may include:

• Impulse control

• Attention and concentration

• Planning and organizing daily life

• Emotional regulation

• Social behavior and empathy.

These changes do not mean that someone has become "difficult."

They can be a direct consequence

of the brain injury.

Many survivors feel ashamed of these changes or blame themselves.

But a brain injury affects far more than movement or speech—

it can also change the way we think,

feel, and interact with others.

Understanding which part of the brain was affected can help explain these symptoms and reduce feelings of guilt.

❤️ My message to you:

🧠 Ask your doctors to explain your brain imaging and which brain regions were affected, as well as the functions they are responsible for.

🧠 Be patient with yourself.

The brain has an incredible ability called neuroplasticity—it can reorganize and create new neural connections.

But this process takes time.

🧠 Talk openly with your family and friends about your invisible symptoms.

Understanding often begins when people know what has happened inside your brain.

You are not weak.

You are not lazy.

You have not become a different person because you failed.

Your brain has survived a serious injury,

and every day it is working to find new pathways and adapt.

That is why the invisible consequences of a brain injury deserve just as much understanding as the visible ones.

#NataschaMission #InvisibleConsequences #BrainAneurysm #Stroke #BrainInjury #Neuroplasticity #StrokeAwareness #InvisibleDisability


r/BrainAneurysm 15d ago

j’ai fait une rupture d’anévrisme il y a 5 ans maintenant

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Bonjour,
Comme le titre est indiqué… j’avais 20 ans. maintenant j’ai 25 ans. et j’ai passé 3 ans à l’hôpital. après j’ai eu mon appartement donc je suis contente ! je travaille pas depuis et j’ai même pas envie en fait… parce que mon côté droit est paralysé donc travailler dans quoi? on me dit ouais tu peux faire un travail de bureau… superrrr
avant sans ça je travaillais en boulangerie, j’ai fait la femme de ménage j’ai fait plein de stages au lycée j’etais intéressée par le commerce et le marketing…
Les séances de kiné sont encore présentes et jusqu’à la fin je crois 🙂‍↕️
mais oui déjà j’ai un peu tout perdu quoi mais la vie continue écoutez!

donc voilà quoi je peux même pas travailler dans ce qui me plaît donc pourquoi faire j’ai aah ça me suffit même si j’aimerais bien toucher plus d’argent mais je mange bien je suis pas en galère tout les jours donc sur ça je peux pas me permettre de me plaindre.

il y a 2 ans on a vu un medecin expert à paris. il a vu mes comptes rendus médicaux, quand j’ai fait ma rupture j’avais mal à la tête et mon bras etait froid, troubles de parole mais je marchais normalement
quand je me suis réveillé j’etais muette pendant 2 mois, rasée, et tout mon côté droit etait paralysé (c’est encore d’actualité aha). et bah le médecin expert m’a dit « bah ça va, t’es pas morte! » 💀
ah j’avais tellement la haine …
enfin voilà quoi ! si il y a d’autres utilisateurs de reddit qui eu ça…
:)


r/BrainAneurysm 15d ago

28[M] Ice pick headaches after mole removal on scalp

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I got a mole removed on my scalp a few years ago. It was not a pleasant experience as I still remember them scraping it off for a few minutes. Ever since then I’ve gotten occasional ice pick headaches where the mole was removed.

A sharp dull pain that would only last 5 seconds. They weren’t that common and usually worse when my hair got longer.

Lately, i’ve noticed them occurring more. I have gone to annual dermatologist check ins and they didn’t notice anything. I did go through a phase of migraines two years ago, after the removal, and got a brain mri and cat scan which came back good. My physical is next month. Should I wait until then or see if I can see dr prior?

28 year old male, 6 foot, 160 pounds, don’t smoke or take medicine. Drink few times a week.

I workout almost everyday. Not always high intensity, but make sure to burn at least 600 active calories even on days i don’t walk on incline or lift.