arnold chiari or syringomyelia anyone???

Scorp · 10-12-2010, 09:25 AM

I'm going to share my story...

I have had my share of MRIs, Cat Scans, etc. over the course of the years for lumbar and spine issues.

Problematic symptoms have always been neck issues, dizziness, occasional vertigo, intermittent headaches, and a few months ago I've experienced eye pressure for a week or so.

The most recent MRI I had was back in June and showed that I i have low lying cerebellar tonsils, and have Chiari One Malformation which usually often shows up in childhood or in adulthood (which is my case).

I'm sure folks who have this have this condition have different variations of symptoms and, there are several types of this.

Trust me it's not pleasant when you have all these symptoms going on at the same time.

When it happens out of the blue, mostly what I can't deal with is the dizziness and vertigo, it sucks and again can just happen out of nowhere. One day you're fine and the next you feel as though your equilibrium is off and your head is in the clouds. Like you have a constant alcohol buzz going on. Some folks have always joked around and said "that would be cool". I tell them no, it's not cool when you have to experience this for weeks on end and feel lightheaded. At least with alcohol you can control your intake and your "buzz effect". I don't wish this on anyone. So it's not cool.

You don't feel like yourself and you start to trace your steps in your head. Did I lift something and threw something off? Did I sleep the wrong way and pinch a nerve? Is it allergies? You question yourself. Sometimes you feel like you're going crazy, especially when you know your body. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Be persistent with doctors that something isn't right. This is the case for anything, not just this diagnosis.

For me, over the years, I've learned to take advantage of the good days and just deal with the bad days. Thankfully, there have been a ton of good days.

Life goes on and when I'm feeling good I'll continue to do my thing. When I'm feeling crappy I try and deal and do the best I can.

Be well.

-Scorp-

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10-12-2010, 09:25 AM	#4
Scorp Italian Stallion How Do You Identify?: DNA Usually... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a van, down by the river.. Posts: 2,702 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,557 Thanked 4,714 Times in 1,263 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I'm going to share my story... I have had my share of MRIs, Cat Scans, etc. over the course of the years for lumbar and spine issues. Problematic symptoms have always been neck issues, dizziness, occasional vertigo, intermittent headaches, and a few months ago I've experienced eye pressure for a week or so. The most recent MRI I had was back in June and showed that I i have low lying cerebellar tonsils, and have Chiari One Malformation which usually often shows up in childhood or in adulthood (which is my case). I'm sure folks who have this have this condition have different variations of symptoms and, there are several types of this. Trust me it's not pleasant when you have all these symptoms going on at the same time. When it happens out of the blue, mostly what I can't deal with is the dizziness and vertigo, it sucks and again can just happen out of nowhere. One day you're fine and the next you feel as though your equilibrium is off and your head is in the clouds. Like you have a constant alcohol buzz going on. Some folks have always joked around and said "that would be cool". I tell them no, it's not cool when you have to experience this for weeks on end and feel lightheaded. At least with alcohol you can control your intake and your "buzz effect". I don't wish this on anyone. So it's not cool. You don't feel like yourself and you start to trace your steps in your head. Did I lift something and threw something off? Did I sleep the wrong way and pinch a nerve? Is it allergies? You question yourself. Sometimes you feel like you're going crazy, especially when you know your body. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Be persistent with doctors that something isn't right. This is the case for anything, not just this diagnosis. For me, over the years, I've learned to take advantage of the good days and just deal with the bad days. Thankfully, there have been a ton of good days. Life goes on and when I'm feeling good I'll continue to do my thing. When I'm feeling crappy I try and deal and do the best I can. Be well. -Scorp-