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 MRIs 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,
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 aspirin 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 questionRegards