My MRI and Angiogram revealed that the AVM is somewhat deep in my right frontal lobe. It’s 2.7 cm at its largest point, which makes me a good candidate for Gamma Knife. Surgery could result in paralysis on my left side, so Gamma Knife was clearly the best choice for me. I’ve never had a bleedout and I hope to keep it that way.
I’m having the Gamma Knife on January 22. I feel pretty good about Gamma Knife obliterating it (even though that’s a long wait that won’t be much fun), but after reading some discussion boards about it on here I’m a little more nervous side effects than I was before.
It’s still my best option, though, so I just need to get back to feeling positive.
Best of luck to everyone! I wish you wellness and happiness.
Hi Shana
I want to wish you luck on your upcoming Gamma Knife. It has been 2 years since I had it done. I didn’t really have any side effects. Just alittle tired and headaches(although they may be due to the AVM, not the Gamma Knife) I think the hardest thing is the waiting game, and the anxiety of thinking this AVM could bleed anytime. I suffered from a ruptured aneurysm before they found the AVM so the fear of that headache returning is always in the back of my mind.Just had 2 year follow up angiogram, and everything looks good. Hopefully the end is near…and no dangerous surgery. I will keep you in my thoughts. Good Luck.