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Old 01-27-2012, 09:33 AM
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I have a couple of annies that besides being stented and clipped continue to grow. I tell people that They should not make me angry because "I have an exploding head and I'm not afraid to use it."
I can recommend two books for more information. "Brain Aneurysms" by Dr Robert Spetzler and "Brain Aneurysms and Vascular Malformations" by Dr Eric Nussbaum. Both are written for patients and family, non science types and give you a better understanding of what's percolating.

Come here for support and some answers. There is coiling, stents, clipping. I wish there was a medical duct tape. Don't let your Dr gloss over things. Keeep pressing for answers and have them explain it in a non-technical way if possible. (ie "the brain is shaped like a boxing glove") Or as I refer to it; the "Circle of whatchu talkin bout Willis?" OK, I'm dating myself with that.

Hang in there
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