I want to encourage all of you

[cowchaser]

The more posts I have read since the passing of Eagle has really got me to thinking. This really hits home for me. I am an aneurysm survivor. I was diagnosed at the age of 23 with a brain disorder called arterial venous malformation. I will continue to develop aneurysm the rest of my life without any warning signs. It is to deep to remove without a high percentage of death so it will remain in my head the rest of my life. Physically you can't tell, but emotionally it has tore me up inside for years just wondering where and when it will happen. It has been a huge stress on my family due to depression from it (my wife knows that part, kids don't).

I want encourage ALL of you that if you experience any of the warning signs such as lasting headaches, motor skills not working properly, speech problems, memory problems and so on to GET IT CHECKED. Get to a doctor as soon as you can get in. It may be something simple or something worse.

Sorry if I upset anyone with this post it is not my intent. It just really seems to bother me even though I did not know him.

 

[nava1uni]

Thanks for your post. I think that we all learn from each other and your post may inform someone who doesn't know the warning signs and it may save them someday. I hope that you are able to let go of any fear and enjoy each day with gusto, savoring each moment for all it is worth. For any of us life can be too short, but only if we haven't really lived each day to it's fullest
I am an RN that cares for children with catastrophic and terminal illness and they have taught me to pay attention to the small things, laugh a lot at most things, see the silliness in the world and not to get upset about things that I have no control over. They are great teachers and wonderful people to have daily contact with in my life.

 

[Nolan]

Originally posted by nava1uni

Thanks for your post. I think that we all learn from each other and your post may inform someone who doesn't know the warning signs and it may save them someday. I hope that you are able to let go of any fear and enjoy each day with gusto, savoring each moment for all it is worth. For any of us life can be too short, but only if we haven't really lived each day to it's fullest
I am an RN that cares for children with catastrophic and terminal illness and they have taught me to pay attention to the small things, laugh a lot at most things, see the silliness in the world and not to get upset about things that I have no control over. They are great teachers and wonderful people to have daily contact with in my life.

What a great post thank you. I learned that very lesson at 19 years old. Long story short... I got in a motorcyle wreck, ex-wife got cancer while 3 months pregnant with my daughter, I lost my business and had to move back in with my mom all in about 4 months. I can say that since I recovered from those events I do not worry about the small stuff cuz just about everything is small stuff.

 

[nava1uni]

Thanks Nolan

 

[tbroye]

Dustin

2 years ago shortly after my youngest sister passed away from the effects of Diabetes it was discovered that I have an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. I was found during a MRI of my back. To say the least it was a shock. I took me some time to come to grips with it and what could happen. In my case since it was found and it is checked every 6 month and if and when it reaches a certian size they will repair it. I have an uncle now92 that had a Brain Aneurysm Rupture many years ago and he survied the surgery and has lived a good life the last 45 years. We had a good faimily friend pass away from what I have. I decided shortly after I found out to go on living like I alway have as there is nothing I can do for it but hope and pray they catch it growing before it is too late. My family is scared to death but I have told them all I know and have passed their questions on to my Vascular Surgeon who now handles my case. I still participate in all my hobbies and activities as before including driving my 1953 V8-60 powered midget race car in various vintage events. I may not do it this year as my reflexes have slowed some and I am not comfortable driving it at the speed where it is fun. I will be 66 soon and plan on seeing my 4 year old Grand Daughter either Graduate from college or walk down the other isle someday. If I don't at least I know it will be quick, I feel very lucky to have found out about it and at least my affairs are in order, my shop may be a mess but my affairs are in order. All I can say to you is go out and enjoy what ever time you have being one hour or 50 years, do some things you always wanted to do and live a full a life as you can.
Good luck and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[mikes pens]

Like Tom, I have an aortic aneurysm. Mine in an ascending aortic aneurysm. I am only 51 and was shocked to find out. I have gotten over the shock and hope that my every 6 month c-scan catches it before it ruptures. I am fortunate that I don't smoke, drink and am fairly active. My arteries are in good shape and still quite elastic like. I have no blockage in my coronary arteries at all. Eagle's passing scared me and upset me. My only advice to others is try not to smoke and be active. You may need those things later in life to help you.
Mike

 

[tbroye]

I fit the profile for a Aneurysm as I smoked for 40years before I quit 7 years ago. I keep my blood presure undercontrol and make sure my Cholesterol is under control. Every thing was good last week when I had my Blood work done I have managed to lower every thing that needed lowering by Diet Exercise and medication. I am happy my Dr is very conservative with the meds. I can't do the things I used to physically like walk long distances but I am active and busy, but being retired my stress level is way down. My Surgeon said I could live a long time with out it growing so we shall see. Some time I wonder why the don't screen for the things,like they do for other things, then maybe some people wouldn't die unexpectedly.

Tom