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Certainly be very careful against exerting yourself if you have an unruptured AVM- be aware of your limits and don’t bring your body past its limits. Be aware that even things like exerting yourself while constipated can lead to increased risk of rupture.
For those who have an active AVM rupture- you want to stay away from high exertion activities also. Keeping your pulse and blood pressure nice and low is preferable.
For those with treated AVM’s, whether embolized or removed via surgery- follow your doctor’s instructions regarding exercise. Do try to get up and around as much as possible to avoid blood clots or skin irritation from laying in bed. If you have ongoing limitations to exercise due to muscle atrophy or weakness/numbness you definitely should work with your therapists and doctors to develop a program of the type of exercise they want you to do.
In general, my advice is to exercise as much as you can - WITH YOUR DOCTOR INVOLVED - But don’t overdo it.
***Listen to your body****