Hi everyone. Today I have an appointment with my thoracic surgeon to discuss the aneurysm found on the vertebral artery. I have to go for imaging later in the week. I am hoping that it has not enlarged. They will also discuss the condition of the arteries dissecting: has it lessened, increased or stayed the same. ? I am now taking 4 mgs of the medrol daily and still 10 mgs of methetextrate weekly. I am hoping that the injection of the methetextrate will help getting the inflammation down. Hope all are well, surviving and dealing with the prednisone. wish everyone well. all my best, Whittlesey
Appointment with thoracic surgeon today re: aneur... - PMRGCAuk
Appointment with thoracic surgeon today re: aneurysm vertebral artery
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How did it go? I hope the news was good. It sounds pretty scary.
Hi Saxjody, Thanks for asking. I saw the thoracic surgeon, was scheduled for the cat scans today. They have been rescheduled for next week. We have had a snowstorm and now have weather in the minus numbers. I had to wait for paratransit after seeing the doctor, for two hours, in and out of the cold (you have to be "curbside" for paratransit), have a cold and traveling is difficult, due to icy roads. I had a doppler sonogram of my cartoid artery and he said from what they could see, the dissection is the same, with no real danger, now. He said he will have a better idea when he sees the cat scans (next week). Due to the weather, I also missed the weekly injection of methetextrate and feel the same exhaustion as when dropping the prednisone. ? This has happened before. It is not as bad. Thank you for asking. will have more information next week. They are trying to have the arteries "re -sect" (which happens naturally they have said) by keeping the inflammation low. -- -- Hope you are well and not in pain. all my best, Whittlesey