Lpogas

Hi Nick, I had an AVM also. Like you, my right side used to be dominant and that was the side that got messed up from the stroke. I am a female, age 42. The stroke happened on August 24, 2001. The doctors said it was a massive stroke and I would never get out of bed. I was 35 at the time and my husband and my two daughters did not want to have me in a bed forever! I could walk without a cane about 6 months after the stroke. I also had a foot drop. I found out that a Dr. in Philadelphia, PA would operate on it and hope that it was fixed. I am pleased to say that it worked for me. But I have not been able to run since the stroke. I used to run 3 miles a day before the stroke. Maybe I'm just too afraid to run. I think it's great that you are learning it again. Best Regards, Lynn Pogas