Symptoms of spinal AVM can differ from person to person. Symptoms depend on where the AVM is found and how severe it is. Some people may not notice symptoms for many years, if at all. Others may experience symptoms that are debilitating or life-threatening. AVM AVM Symptoms usually develop when people are in their 20s, although almost 20% of people diagnosed with spinal AVM are under the age of 16. AVM Symptoms may start suddenly or slowly. Symptoms usually include:  Problems with walking or climbing stairs Numbness, tingling or sudden pain in the legs Weakness on one or both sides of the body  As the condition gets worse, you may have more symptoms including:  Sudden, severe back pain Lack of feeling in the legs Difficulty urinating or having bowel movements Headache Stiff neck Sensitivity to light 
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spinal arteriovenous malformation