age 66, diagnosed with small avm in left back side of brain.

bolleybaby · Newbie Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 1

hello. I need more information on avm's in brain. I have searched many places and found information.............this was found in feb. this yr. and the neurosurgeon has scheduled another MRI for august. He did not tell me much at all, but posed me an odd question which was "how many more years do you want to live....about 10? I said no, at least 20....He didn't say anything else....just changed the subject, and started talking about another MRI in six months.........................Now, tell me something. I guess I was not thinking or I would have asked more questions.........but I was already upset, just knowing this thing is in my brain. I am having a few problems that are related to this, but nothing I can't handle right now anyway. Does anyone out there have any problems like this? Would appreciate some feedback...thanks

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You need to get a 2nd and 3rd opionion and see the BEST NEURO YOU CAN AFFORD !! It sounds like that guy has already given up on you- neuro's are not superheros they make mistakes and misdiagnose- -if you think you had a AVM then get your butt to a really good doctor and order him to do tests- you have to take control of your healthcare.

age 66, diagnosed with small avm in left back side of brain.

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