question; can you spot a aneurysm on a MRI?

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riley

Have a look at the links Amerigo posted above, as long as you are asking. Need angiography...studies using IV contrast media to visualize the blood vessels supplying the brain....not unlike what is done to evaluate the blood supply to the heart.

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"Another day in paradise!"

Yes. And most of the other things around blood vessels. So it's good you made an MRI. I'm not saying you have an aneurysm, OK? It's just a possibility which has to be excluded in terms of differential diagnosis. It's a medical procedure where you first look for the most severe cause of symptoms. So I'm not guessing around, I follow this procedure.

You'll get the results quickly, because your stroke doctor knows about your history. Since you don't have the symptoms right now, you can relax.

Cheers

David

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"Humans think they are smarter than dolphins because we build cars and buildings and start wars etc...and all that dolphins do is swim in the water, eat fish and play around. Dolphins believe that they are smarter for exactly the same reasons."

I've got no advice Riley - just continued good wishes. You seem to be coping well in what sounds like a stressful situation. Do you get to play much lately?

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Steve

well i guess i have been writting a lot more than i have in the past week and a bit. i haven't plugged in much during the holidays, but i am playing alot, gotta couple of riffs i wrote that i've got to write a song around.
i litterally have only got 3 hours sleep in the past week, i've been so anxious i panic over anything that happens to me. hopefully counselling is going to help

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riley

That by itself is something that shouldn't be put off for too long. Is it a doctor who does the counseling? Maybe you want to take up yoga lessions, and learn about breathing in a way that supports you. There's quite a lot you can do about it yourself.

Cheers

David

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"Humans think they are smarter than dolphins because we build cars and buildings and start wars etc...and all that dolphins do is swim in the water, eat fish and play around. Dolphins believe that they are smarter for exactly the same reasons."

okay, just had the call from the stroke doctor (which i just found out today is one of the best stroke doctors in the world ), he compared the MRI i had the other day to the one i had a year and a bit ago and.....

nothings changed. no aneurysm's, no clots, no new problematic blood vessels. the only thing he noticed is the scar, which i've had ever since. he also looked at the MRI of my neck. nope. fine.

*sigh of relief*. he said i'm over reacting to what anyone else would have just ignored, and that i most likely have anxiety/panic disorder as a result.

thank you everyone for supporting me through this, it really did help

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riley

*sigh* good to hear you're OK. Now that we have the medical causes sorted out, let's learn some breathwork, Yoga, relaxation, meditation, whatever ....



Cheers

David

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"Humans think they are smarter than dolphins because we build cars and buildings and start wars etc...and all that dolphins do is swim in the water, eat fish and play around. Dolphins believe that they are smarter for exactly the same reasons."

Good to hear Riley. Take it easy now you hear me. Learn to play some smooth jazz or something.

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Deyr fé
Deyja frændr
Deyr sjálfr ið sama
En orðstír
Deyr aldregi
Hveim er sér góðan getr

Great news Riley!!
So it's back to bangin on the guitar to take your mind off of things...

I'd say go out on a date but that would only increase anxiety/panic!!!

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"You can't spend what you ain't got, you can't lose what you ain't never had" ~ McKinley Morganfield

Thats great news kid now play your guitar and enjoy life. You did the right thing by getting checked out

Thanks for the update Riley, it's good to know that you're good Bro.

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you can save the world with your guitar one love song at a time it's just better, more fun, easier with a fender solid body electric guitar or electric bass guitar.

IMHO, anyone with your medical history who did NOT react with concern given the symptoms you described may already be dead. There may be collateral issues with regard to the nature of your response but a sense of alarm should not be viewed as 'over-reacting.'' I am pleased to learn that that there are no additional organic findings beyond those already present. Get back to your life, stay cool, but never become complacent.

Doc

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"Another day in paradise!"

I'm glad you're OK Riley - good news is always welcome

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Steve

Good News Riley, Life is good, and you have already earned your share. Now stay on guard and enjoy living. No more sickness, just lots of girls/cars and guitars.
----Danny,