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