Hi all, I have just been reading messages on Cavernoma. I am in South Africa. I have recently been diagnosed with a cavernoma in the right cerebellum, which shows previous bleeding. I also have a DVA (Developmental Venous Anomaly) in the nearby vicinity. My neurosurgeon has said not to have any surgery and only to repeat the MRI on an annual basis. The problem I am having is that I suffer with persistent headaches, nausea, ringing ear for +- 3 months and dizziness. Sometimes the dizziness is so severe, it feels as if I will actually pass out, although it only lasts about 3-5 seconds at a time with the severe attacks. They seem to think that my symptoms are ear related, which is why I had the MRI done, but all is fine with the ear. After reading all the stories here, it seems as if cavernous angiomas should be surgically removed, but I am being told no. I am 52 years old. Is it due to my age, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol perhaps or should I obtain another opinion. Thanks so much for any assistance you can offer. Kind regards, Debs