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caya · 09-23-2007, 07:03 AM

Chelee,

Just a thought, as I am obviously NOT a doctor -perhaps you should see a neuroradiologist. It was a neuroradiologist who successfully diagnosed my DH's brain aneurysm in Jan. 2006, and then was treated with a coiling procedure - the neuroradiologist went in through DH's groin and stuffed the aneurysm with tiny platinum coils. This is a much less invasive procedure than the older technique of open brain surgery, and DH has been fine since.
DH had 3 tests before they could find the aneurysm - 2 MRIs missed it - it was a CT angiogram that did it.
He has had followup MRIs to check the coils,all fine (thank G-D), and then in 2 weeks is scheduled to have a cerebral angiogram - the dr. wants to go back in through the groin with a tiny little camera and take pictures of everything, again just to make sure it all is okay. Apparently this is routine.
Again, this may mean absolutely nothing for your particular case, but I thought I would mention this.

all the best
caya

09-23-2007, 07:03 AM	#8
caya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,320	Chelee, Just a thought, as I am obviously NOT a doctor -perhaps you should see a neuroradiologist. It was a neuroradiologist who successfully diagnosed my DH's brain aneurysm in Jan. 2006, and then was treated with a coiling procedure - the neuroradiologist went in through DH's groin and stuffed the aneurysm with tiny platinum coils. This is a much less invasive procedure than the older technique of open brain surgery, and DH has been fine since. DH had 3 tests before they could find the aneurysm - 2 MRIs missed it - it was a CT angiogram that did it. He has had followup MRIs to check the coils,all fine (thank G-D), and then in 2 weeks is scheduled to have a cerebral angiogram - the dr. wants to go back in through the groin with a tiny little camera and take pictures of everything, again just to make sure it all is okay. Apparently this is routine. Again, this may mean absolutely nothing for your particular case, but I thought I would mention this. all the best caya __________________ ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+ 1.7 cm and 1.0 cm. Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested) MRM Dec.18/06 3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08 Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012 BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so. Reclast infusion January 2012 Oopherectomy October 2013 15 Years NED!!