Hi there

The main problem with these little nasties is that when they do break, the consequences can be catastrophic and can cause death or permanent disability.

Many people are out there with an aneurysm and they never know about it. Some live their entire lives and die from other natural causes..... but......statistically, even small ones can rupture and be potentially deadly.

They often just monitor them until they reach 7 mm (or change in some way), but it is a ticking bomb. It should be at least monitored and you should be under the care of a specialist.

My unruptured aneurysm was only 5 mm when I had it clipped. The doctor showed my photographs taken during surgery and told me that I had been very lucky and it would have only been a matter of time before my kids found me dead on the floor.

I don't mean to scare you, but if you have been lucky enought to find this monster before it has 'found you' then you should really think about the options your doctor/surgeon gives you.

You doc will consider your age, general health, size, location and type of aneurysm. If you don't like the advice you are given, you should seek a second opinion.

Some procedures are more invasive than others, so make sure that the one you choose is right for you.

Please take care and keep in touch

Kind regards

Lyn