Hi Everyone,

I had a large (un-ruptured) fusiform aneurysm of the basilar artery treated on Sept 22nd with four stents and one coil. The procedure went well and within eight days the aneurysm was virtually fully ‘closed.’
Shortly after the operation, I developed sensory loss on the left side (arm/leg) and speech problems also; an MRI showed no bleed and following treatment with Noradrenalin to elevate BP, my speech returned to normal and the sensory problems were alleviated.

However, five weeks or so on, I still have some sensory loss on the left side and areas of tightness (both sides) in my abdomen and ribs that I can only describe as like wearing a jacket several sizes too small; especially evident when breathing deeply when it feels like I have a steel band around my chest.

Too be honest, I am feeling very down and wondering when, if ever, I will feel normal again. Although it takes a lot of effort, I try and exercise regularly (swimming, gym), but this provides only slight respite.
My GP tells me it’s all down to the procedure (esp. The location) and eventually the brain will recover/rewire or whatever, but it would be great to hear from someone who has been through something similar – please!

Having read some of the posts both here and on other sites, my problem seems almost trivial, but of course to me it is dominating my life; I am a 52 year old male.
Thank you
Tony