They say that the person should seek medical attention right away, but what if the person did seek the medical attention, not once but twice? No tests were done, and she just got sent home both times with medicine for migraines. She has never had a problem with migraines or headaches before so why would the doctor send her home without any tests? This Christmas she had lost consciousness, falling to the floor, and 911 was called right away. They had to wait for the ambulance and the ride to a decent hospital which was 40 minutes away. She has lost her life today and she was only 31 with a great future ahead of her. My suggestion to anyone with symptoms of a brain aneurysm is to get medical attention right away and demand tests. Do not settle for some pain medication.

On July 11, 2009 at 1:30 a.m. I experienced a ruptured aneurysm, at first I thought it was just a bad headache and self medicated with asprin, after approximately 7 hours the emrgencey sqaud was called and I was transported to local hospitals emergency room. Fortunately for me the ER attending physician insisted on performing a spinal tap which indicated bleeding in the brain. From here I was transported to University of Cincinnati Nuerological IC unit, that evening I under went an emergency coiling procedure to repair the rupture. I actually have vivid memories of the procedure, I will never forget the feeling of the electric current being passed throught the coils. The next day July 12, 2009 I was released from University of Cincinnati and sent home with a prescription of Percoset and on bed rest. I will never forget the staff in nerological department clapping as the nurse wheeled me out of the unit, she stated they very seldom discharged patients from this unit. On July 29, 2009 I returned to work 100% recovered. fortunately my life has returned to normal with no long term effects from my ruptured aneurysm and I realize how very lucky I am.

Feb 9 2008 - I had migraines for three years after turning 40 that were diagnosed as peri-menopausal. I was 42 years old. On the 9th, I fell to the floor on vacation in Hawaii with the most diabolic headache ever - and crawled to bed with every medication I had with me. I talked my husband out of taking me to the ER; which was a mistake. He checked on me a time later and found me in a coma - and I was transported to the local hospital. Had a tremendous surgical/radiological intervention team that performed the coil procedure upon me. It took eight months in total to recover 100% - I am truly blessed; will be going for second angiogram checkup on January 8th. Fantastic medical and rehabilitation care - I have been back to work and life 100%! Make sure you pay attention to any signs of headache that are out of the usual and head to an emergency room immediately - do not delay!

In 9/2005 I suffered a brain aneurysm at age 56. I don't remember any of it, just what my children tell me. I have suffered headaches since I was 17 and until 2005 just took medication to get relief. Many have told me I am lucky to have survived and yes I feel lucky with just a short term memory loss and no other physical problems. A coil was done and additional tube was inserted do to drainage complications.

I was a 48 year old male. On April 3 2007 I was at work and all of a sudden I started to get very disoriented and dizzy. I started to lose my vision and I could not hear anything. Then I had a pain in my neck that had me crying. I fell to my knees and two coworkers grabbed me, one on each arm. I was told that I would pass out and a coworker would smack me and shake me and I would wake up for a few seconds and then pass out again. It was about 10 minutes until the rescue arrived and rushed me to the hospital. The last thing I remember was hearing a person at the hospital say "he's a bleeder ". I woke up two days later with a coil procedure preformed and no side effects at all. I recovered 100%, and I hear I am very lucky. It has been two and a half years since and every time I get a headache, I worry.

My son is 19 years old and he is now in the hospital. Reading these comments has helped me understand what has happened to him. We are still waiting for him to wake up. He has been in a coma for almost three weeks.

My good friend died on 19/10/09. He did not have any symptoms. One minute, he was standing there, talking to me, and the next minute, he was collapsed on the floor. On 17/10/09 at 9am, the doctors turned off the ventilator and donated his good organs to try and save another life. He was a good man, a good friend, and will miss him very much. Rest your soul, friend.

I had a brain aneurysm three years ago. I suffered migraines for a month and my doctor missed all the signs. When my aneurysm blew and I went to the hospital, a doctor decided to look in my eyes and detected bleeding. Through more tests it was discovered I had been bleeding for days and surgery was the only option.If I hadn't gone to the hospital I would of been dead that night. I spent three weeks in a hospital bed after surgery and I made it! Other than a few memory issues I am 100%. The experience was a reality check of life and I enjoy and love every day!