Numbness on entire left side of body

[kodim10]

Well I am 18 and I have recently gone numb on my entire left side.  I have a very large AVM in the right side/middle of my brain.  I had Proton radiation therapy for it in May of 2010.  I was curious if it could be a problem with my AVM. I went to the ER and they did a couple CT scans but said there was no bleeding they could see.  They sent me home but the numbness spreads more and more. I also have a severe sunburn bc I am fair skinned and am fatigued. The forearm of my left side and hand have just recently (last couple of hours) started to burn really bad like a frost bite type of burn but it doesn't stop.  And my left ear has a similar effect but it has a tingling sensation too.  Any help is appreciated.  

[kodim10]

Thank you for your response. I actually received proton radiation therapy which is uncommon as there are few treatment facilities.  My AVM is as my doctor stated " about the size of a golf ball" So they cannot attempt Embolization at the moment.

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, I am sorry to hear that you are going through with all this. Arterio-venous malformation (AVM) is a congenital anomaly in which an abnormal connection between arteries and veins in brain can occur. Therefore, common symptoms could be headache, dizziness, feeling of abnormal sensation, difficulty in performing daily activities and vertigo. Though there is no sure success treatment, but symptomatic treatment may provide some relief in recurring symptoms.  Embolization that is cutting of the blood supply may provide some relief in small AVMs but still not a proven therapy. I would suggest you to meet your treating doctor for symptomatic treatment option in your case. Hope this helps