Dear Friends,

I'm a 48year old male and was diagnose with Spinal AVM in Jan 2008. I had opted for open surgery after embolization procedure failed in September 2008. Thank God, I had ops done on 28th Jan 2009 to remove fistula at T7~T8 lumbar area.

I was discharge 2weeks after surgery and was recommended a fortnightly rehabilitation to aid recovery. Though my condition is much better after surgery and had anticipated a quick recovery but a month after discharge I still have feet numbness and leg burning sensation. I was given a month more of medical leave as rehab doctor found my walking still unstable.

Due to my present condition I'm required to undergo rehab with my occupational therapist, as such I look forward to anyone wishing to share their experience or professional medical advice for AVM post ops recovery.

Thanks in advance your kind advice.

Sincerely,
JAMIL SAID