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Had Brain Aneurysm, Pain In Temple. Taking Baby Aspirin. MRI Not Possible Because Of Clips In Brain

I AM 72 YRS old and in good health. 6years ago I had a brain aneurysm clipped near my optic nerve right side of my head, no pain since then. a few weeks or more ago I felt a pain in left temple and even right temple periodically, This Friday Saturday and Sunday I have had pains in left temple, I got some relief by taking a baby aspirin, did that twice today. I cannot have MRI's because of the clips in my brain. What can be done to find out what this is? I am getting very concerned because of the brain aneurysm and strokes.
Irene,
posted on Thu, 24 Oct 2013
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Hi there.
These days most of the aneurysm clips are titanium based or non magnetic. If i was your doctor i would recommend an MRI. To re assess and just to be sure.
I would not recommend you taking asprin as it decreases the coagulation of your blood by decreasing platelets and a more chance of intracerebral bleed.
I would recommend you consult your neurosurgeon immediately.
Hope that answers your question
Regards
Dr. Ammar bin Ahsan
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Had Brain Aneurysm, Pain In Temple. Taking Baby Aspirin. MRI Not Possible Because Of Clips In Brain

Hi there. These days most of the aneurysm clips are titanium based or non magnetic. If i was your doctor i would recommend an MRI. To re assess and just to be sure. I would not recommend you taking asprin as it decreases the coagulation of your blood by decreasing platelets and a more chance of intracerebral bleed. I would recommend you consult your neurosurgeon immediately. Hope that answers your question Regards Dr. Ammar bin Ahsan