Aortic Aneurysm
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I have been told I have an Aortic Aneurysm, but its in its early stages, what I want to know is, how did I get it, how can it be sorted, what are the risks to me, can I still use the gym (I use a running machine, lift weights, use a rowing machine
Am I going to drop dead while I am exercising, okay I do push my self a good bit, but I feel good when I come out of the gym aftyer a good work out, I am 65, like to think I am fit, a bit overweight I guess, try to eat well, drink plenty of water, enjoy my coffee
Anyone know if I am going to fall off my perch any time soon ?
I have to go for another check up next year
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Ann608 derrick02146
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derrick02146 Ann608
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Ann608
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Not sure. From what I have read, smoking is a major factor, but you probably don't smoke. Our doctor said they are hereditary and told my husband his brothers especially should be checked. High blood pressure. Also some people just have weakened arterial walls.
derrick02146 Ann608
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Dont have high blood pressure (they keep telling me its normal, what ever normal is)
I have just carried on as normal, down the gym, there is nothing I can do about it, that is down to the doctors to tell me
Ann608 derrick02146
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Just be glad you know about it and can keep an eye on it. My husband probably had his for years and wasn't aware of it. He says he was glad he didn't know, but thankful we found it in time.
derrick02146 Ann608
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As I cant find out any more about it, I am just carrying on
Ann608 derrick02146
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derek76 derrick02146
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How big is it? Mine was 3.1 cm when it was found by chance in 2004.
It gets scanned once a year and is was said to be 3.8 on an MRI scan for something else. That is probably more accur\ate than the ultrasond scan that they say is + or - 10%.
The ultrasound three weeks ago said 3.6. As I'm coming up for 82 I expect to outlive it.
Its only problem for me is travel insurance. It really scares them so I just ask them to exclude it from the policy.
derrick02146 derek76
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Still no idea how I got it or how it happened
derek76 derrick02146
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I contacted the surgeons secretary and asked what his opinion was.
He asked the osteopath for details of the treatment she would do for him to approve it. Now waiting for his his reply.
derrick02146 derek76
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I try and get my heart rate up to 140/150 bpm
My view is if I am going to peg out, it will be doing something I enjoy, rather than sat in front of the TV
Mind you, it could happen when I am travelling, I will be in Sth America for 8 months, living in a tent, sleeping in my sleeping bag and travelling in a big yellow truck (with about 10-15 other people :-) )
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derek76 derrick02146
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stan22983 derek76
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Thank you very much for your post. I went to the doctor for weakness in my legs that I have been having since 2003. Out ruled all things and was going thru a mri when they found mine with a 3.1 cm. I was shocked and read the post on internet and found nothing except the information on rupture and man did it scare me then. So when I found this site and read what you guys are saying. I feel better already. Thanks so much for the information you have gave me. I don't smoke and never have except alittle pot now and then. I am 67 now and don't exercise much but I will start and eat the right foods. I am not over weight and have not drank anything in 6 years after drinking for so many years. Any advice you could give me when be so appreciated. Thanks again for sharing and I look forward to being on this site again. oh yeah I am working in a furniture store and very happy doing this but I wonder if moving furniture around and lifting some light stuff is good for me? Thanks again....one confused man but lucky to find out and I can see that from your posts.
derek76 stan22983
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Hi, The exercise won't harm you nor moving furniture. It's not so heavy in store when it is empty as when we move it around at home when cleaning:-)
See my post above about having treatment from an osteopath. It seems that they are pretty robust
Consultant said that taking a statin delays the plaque in it from building up. I did take a statin for a while for my cholesterol but the side effects, muscle pain in my case made me stop it. It is worth a try though.
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bill5 derrick02146
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BP NORMAL 117/58 PULSE RATE 57 CHOLESTROL 3 .5
derrick02146 bill5
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I have no idea how big mine is, I am due a check up in May
My doctor hasnt said aything about what I can/cant do, so I am just carrying on doing stuff I have done for years, but I do more cardio now though
I lift weights I can lift without sraining, I just do more reps with lighter weights
I was surprised about Alan Thicke died from a ruptured aorta,he never even knew he had one,
Well I think a regular check up is needed, there is a FB page that has a lot of advice, help
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