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I had a stroke and was diagnosed as a small avm. cyber knife was done. what is the sweats and chills from, and can it be fixed? going on for a year.

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Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

Unrelated: The sweats and chills are unlikely related to the gamma knife treatment. Underlying infection elsewhere should be considered. Please visit your doctor.

Answered 3/22/2013

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A member asked:

I had a stroke and was diagnosed as a small avm. cyber knife was done. what is the sweats and chills from, and can it be fixed? going on for a year.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

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