Hi @mockinbrd, welcome to the discussion group. Yes, treatment can be scarey but on the bright side your AVM was discovered before rupturing. Asking your neuro medical team questions of what to expect can help alleviate the worry. I think the aftermath of a rupture can be far more worrisome and recovery more difficult. I went through several operations to repair the AVM and a year after my last surgery I had a cerebral angiogram which revealed the AVM did not reform. My deficit from the last repair was the neuropathy on the left side of my body. What is scarey is not knowing expectations for recovery. What to do or not to do.

During my angiogram, I was alert for questions and guidance throughout the procedure. I did not experience any difficulty. I hope this helps.