Low Blood Supply Via Left Vertebral Artery

[ampky]

I had an AVM/hemangioma removed and never fully recovered (actually have slowly gotten worse).  I have asked both mt Neosurgeon and Neurologist with no answer on this:  Could the AVM have aided in the blood sufficiency to the back of the brain?  An MRA has been done (normal), but I'm wondering if a Trans Doppler should be done to solate the bloodflow of the left vertebral artery.  Please help for I am really frightened about this!


Thanks!

[ampky]

A lot depends on the location of the hemangioma, but I (as well as my neurosurgeon)would recommend surgery over radiation.  (My Neuro moved out of state to Tulsa.)

Before removal, ask about blood flow issues.

Best wishes!

[micmom]

wow sorry to hear the not getting better,i still am waiting ti have my hermang removed or radiated,maybe you can give me advice,i swure wish i could help you.i have a mass at or in still not sure the left side of cerebral cortex,thhis happen  sept this year i had one visit ti ucla the neuro surgsurgsaid radiation would not help he want to set me up with a specialty brain surg,is there realy such a person.?with your sitation can you tell the doctor what you think could be done then let him or her tell an show you what could an would happen,virtual or sculptured visual aides