HELP! Scared...Surgery today diagnosed yesterday
Hi all, looking for help. I had a 7 month headache (1st ever) treated as sinus infection that 5 antibiotics didn't help. After fighting to see Nuerologist finally did yesterday and had a MRI and infusion therapy.....then the call. Waiting for call now as Dr said we need to do immediate surgery on unruptured anuerysm. I don't know much yet, size location or anything, just that I had to go back for MRA last night to get better pictures. What good news can anyone give me? Dr mentioned coil treatment but don't know for sure.
Thanks and please give me GOOD news. Rick 48 yr old male from Minnesota |
Hi Rick and welcome to NeuroTalk. Here is the link to our Anuerysm forum..http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum7.html
I'm sending you positive thoughts for your surgery today. :grouphug: |
Thanks Alffe!
Appreciate your thoughts, very nervous waiting for call will now follow link for info.
Rick |
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Karen 46 year old female from England |
Hi Karen and thanks for your input!!! Waiting for Dr to call and get some info on size,location etc. Want to do surgery today or tomorrow. How big was yours? How long were you in the hospital? I appreciate your response.
Rick |
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Welcome. I see a new member has helped you out here....lots of good
info to be had here. I am wishing you a sucessful surgery and recovery. We are here if you need us.:hug: |
Update! Not good
Hi, just found out a little more info, aneurysm is in cavernous sinus and is a fusiform on the carotid artery. Waiting for surgeon to call but from what I read it is a very difficult spot with lots of nerves and can't be coiled or clipped. Any info on similar surgeries?
Thanks in advance Nervous in Minnesota Rick |
Welcome to NT Yes, it sounds pretty bad. Initially it will, though. I'm sure you're in shock about all this. I would be too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this journey. Keep us posted as you can. Look to a higher power to comfort you. :grouphug: |
Thank you for you thoughts. I have several prayer chains on my side and do have faith! Just very scared at this time, just scheduled a CT angiogram for tomorrow and then meet with Neuroradiologist. Have my fingers crossed. I have had a continous headache for 7 months as aneurysm is pressing on trigeminal nerve. Just looking for relief from intense pain, 1st headache of my life and it lasts 7 months.
Thanks for all your support! Rick |
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You will be in our thoughts and prayers today rhibbing. :grouphug:
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Hello Rick, and welcome to NT! This is such a great place with many friendly, helpful, and caring people. We're so glad you found us! :) I hope your surgery went well. Please keep us posted. |
hi rick,
i'm sorry i'm late on your thread. i hope you came thru the surgery well and healing already. i'm sending prayers your way. please give us an update whenever you can. |
Hi all,
Yesterday I had CT angiogram and met w Neuro-radiologist. The aneurysm is in a bad spot and they want me to work with Neurologist on pain management as risk vs benefit is too dangerous for surgery at my age. Feel lost and scared at this point and waiting to see what is next. I do have appt at Mayo Clinic next week for 2nd opinion as my brother in law is a 25 year employee and I am an hour away. All I want is to be headache free for once. Rupture is low risk so if they can manage pain and I am not nauseaous/dizzy all day I will be happy. I very much appreciate your thuoghts and help! Rick |
Rick, a second opinion is always a good idea. :grouphug:
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