My 55 year old brother died suddenly after seeing doctor after doctor and having multiple tests done for abdominal pain. He was told the pain was in his head. I suspect it was in his aorta.

I think I am suffering from Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, but I do not know where to go to for help. My lower back feels very tired every time. I have been like that since November.

Just had an abdominal aortic aneurysm repaired. This is the fourth aneurysm I have had, what are the chances of my getting a fifth. The first was a ruptured brain aneurysm, the second and third were on my right lung.

This is a silent killer. Caught mine by accident on an MRI of my stomach. I had the stent done and was out of hospital next day. Had three MRI 's since then and all is well. Please, if you're over sixty have your self checked out.

There is a genetic link to this (perhaps not always). My uncle was being treated for something else and the doctors found the beginnings of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. They repaired it and had him tell all of his brothers to get checked for it. My stubborn dad didn't. He "hated doctors" and didn't trust them. He died a very painful death from this on Easter Sunday about six years ago. Please, if someone in your family has had this: Get checked out!