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Chiari Malformation My niece was just diagnosed with the brain condition, anyone else have it or have heard anything about it? |
I am so sorry to be reading this my prayers are with your family. |
Never heard of it, but she will definitely be in my prayers. |
awww sorry. they thought my neice had it. when she was 16 she started having severe headaches esp when she would change positions. they finally determined her body wasnt reabsorbing the spinal fluid so she had too much spinal fluid flowing around causing increased pressure in her head. they believe her condition was caused by a virus that left scars on the area of her brain that is responsible for reabsorbing the old fluid. they ended up putting a vp shunt in to drain the excess. the drain originates in the ventricles of her brain and ends in the abdominal cavity. so when the pressure is too hign it can drain off so to speak. here is a link for more info. my neice is 25 and is living a normal life. she just delivered her first child today!!! http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/c...ail_chiari.htm I hope everything goes ok for your neice |
I was diagnosed with Syringomyelia at the age of 38. I had surgery to drain the cyst in my spinal cord. I still walk today but have pain. I just pray they are wrong. And have misdiagnosed her. How old is your niece? |
So sorry Like you dont have enough on your plate my prayers for your neice |
She is 32. I don't know if they have misdignosed her ,that is what the MRI has showed. Quote:
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I was hoping Shadow. Sorry but that is a very painful disorder. That's about all I know. Blessings sent to your niece. |
They usualy rate the malformation between a 1-5 hers is a 9 :eek: ...So she will be having surgey and shew is scared to death,prayers for Brandie please! |
I'm so sorry to hear this - I hope treatment is successful! |
I will keep her in my prayers. My granddaughter was diagnosed with syringomyelia when she was 2. |
I also sending prayers:hands: :hands: :hands: |
Prayers on the way:hands: |
I don't know if this will help, but a friend from another online group has been dealing with Chiari, for a few years now, after so many misdiagnoses. Here is her blog, it might help you guys: http://chiarian.blogspot.com/ |
Thanks! I will pass that too her. Quote:
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