I'm new to this forum have a brain aneurysm just found out . scared and little apprehensive really don't know what to expect. I'am trying to stay calm as that seems to help.and take my mine of it.. will be haveing: a angiogram 1-13- hoping for the best. Trying to smile at myself didnt have any pain or pressure in my head no head acks until I was tolded about aneurysm now it seems like got pessure in one spot.....funny how are minds work. Finding mush support in reading others post....thanks to all for shareing it helps to know your not alone.

Welcome to NT! You've found a fantastic place for support and understanding. I see you've been finding your way around the forums. You might notice at the top of the screen in most of the forums, there is a section called the 'Sticky's'. There is alot of good info up there.

I hope you begin to get answers to your concerns and I pray that your medical team gives you the best possible care there is.
You're so right.... trying to stay calm and reach out to others is a much better approach than worrying. Try to do your best to be as stress-free as you can.
Caring
Rae

Rae is so right, this place is the ticket to information, caring, letting it all out, asking quesions with a reasonable expectation someone will chime in. Here is hope and caring that your situation will be found treatable and soon for your betterment!

Caring too,
Mark45

Hi there Snowlady (I love that name). I'm a Sprout Lady myself (I grow my own food in my kitchen).

I just wanted to welcome you to Neurotalks and hope you find some answers.

Take care and again, Welcome!!

Melody

I've got an aneurysm too. They found it 4 yrs ago looking for the source of mind-numbing headaches. It has nothing to do with the headaches, but it sits there approx. behind my right eye--about 3.5 mm of possible death. At least that's how I felt about it for a long time.

After 4 yrs I'm lots less fatalistic. I've found a fabulous, cutting edge neurologist/neurosurgeon who will look the situation over again via angiogram this December, then check again in 2 yrs.

Everyone's different. There are options in treatment. For me, the primary goal always was to find a doctor I could trust with my life. Doesn't mean i'm off the hook now, just that he & I are partners in my aneurysm healthcare. I feel shed of a good 75% of the stress. I know to keep my blood pressure low and not to get constipated, stuff like that. so once again knowledge is power.

You'll be soooo much better off after your angiogram which, BTW, ought to be not a big deal. I'm a curious 8 yr-old with things like that so my questions throughout offset any panic. You're awake & feel practically nothing except the initiating prick.

Hang in, come back, ask questions. This is a *great* place to be!

C.G.