Anybody that's had Gamma Knife or Stereotactic Radiation

Hello fellow AVM suffers. This question goes out to all the people that have had either Gamma Knife or Radiotherapy on there AVM, I’ve read a lot of your testimonials and it appears that your symptoms increase Headaches / Fits Seizures after treatment , In your honest opinion do you think that this is part of the repair process or do you regret having the treatment ,
I am due for radiation treatment soon but I am having second thoughts as I am thinking about any damage the radiation may have on me…
Please be as candid and honest as you can.
Many thanks for your time. Dave

Hi Dave, i had GK Oct 2011 and though my headaches increased and i had other complications post treatment due to edema but i never regret my decision. My advice to you is to make sure you know abt the risks in advance so u can make an informed decision as these could vary depending on where your AVM is located, how bigt it is…etc. Good luck.

Thanks KY