Hi Cheri/peaches,

I just happened in here because I have an interest in aneurysms since my daughter had one--and I saw your post and was horrified at the way the doctor treated you.

I think he's in the wrong profession. Unfortunately he's done the damage and is probably going on to say more heartless things to other people.

Any doctor who tells you that aneurysms have no symptoms is wrong. SOME aneurysms have no symptoms and may never be found. Others may have a few symptoms or one or many. The symptoms you mention are often mentioned as aneurysm symptoms.

They keep coming up with new ways of fixing aneurysms. I hope you're staying in touch with some medical providers you trust. If you don't have any medical providers you trust, please try hard to find at least one good one.

In other words, since you've had a second opinion (probably a worthless one, IMO), go for a third opinion, maybe a fourth as well.

There are definitely symptoms
 

I was diagnosed with my 6mm aneurysm two days before Christmas in 2008. I was undergoing a routine MRI for aneurysms since my family is prone to them. I have PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) which can cause strokes and aneurysms.

I can honestly tell you that without a doubt you may experience some symptoms or none at all. Everyone's symptoms vary.

The symptoms of my unruptured aneurysm are fatigue (especially in the mid-late afternoon), headaches behind my right eye, occasional nausea, occasional loss of balance (especially when I'm tired), shaking (after sports which might not be a great thing but they told me it was okay to proceed as normal).

I have elected to not have surgery right now because the risks are the same. I find that the winter is worse than the spring and summer. I tend to go the entire summer with barely any symptoms other than occasional fatigue. Sunlight must help!

Ultimately you know when your body is not feeling well and when you're "off." I think you should get a 3rd opinion however or at the very least, choose a surgeon that will respect you.

yes with alot of buzzing in my head it is from location in the brain what side is your on.

Confused
 

I was just diagnoised with a 1 cm brain aneurysm. I got up one morning and was dizzy,Severe headache,nausea,numbness and tinglinging in right side of my face and pressure behind right eye and had severe neck pain and stiffness. Long story, short, I have consulted with specialist at UVa. Medical and am about to have a "Coiling" IF the opening to the aneurysm is large enough..Have been told it is VERY narrow and the Angiogram will tell them if or if not. If not, then I will be having a "Clip" placed! Brain Surgery...My concerns are,,,,the specialist tell me that it is unlikely that my symptoms are NOT related to the large aneurysm that is possibly leaking...I went through and am still having issues that are "TEXT BOOK" symptoms to an aneurysm...So how can this be..My eye still has pressure behind it and my right side of my face feels like I have been to the dentist and have had novocaine and numbness in fingers...Has anyone experienced this or any info. would be much appreciated...:)

Thanks for confirming
 

Thank you! My symptoms are very similar to yours, including the winter bringing them on, this is the second winter I have felt off, with very frequent headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizzyness and loss of balance, and shaking just before eating (as if low on sugar), but I also got told aneurysms had no symptoms. :mad:

Just this Friday a neurologist confirmed I have an aneurysm, but she was totally loathe to give me any details, such as where it is or its size, I hope to get them after the angiography, and will definitely be asking for another doctor!

thinking problems
 

My name is lori ann and i have 2 brain aneurysms, one on the left( coiled) one on the right just stinted. i did and do have problems focusing and thinking:confused: