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CSF Flow
I am waiting on my doctor to interpret what my Cine MRI says. In the mean time, I thought I would see what you all think that it means.
Findings suggesting restricted biphasic CSF flow within the dorsal cervical spinal canal inferior to the approximate C2 level.
Findings suggesting restricted biphasic CSF flow within the dorsal cervical spinal canal inferior to the approximate C2 level.
Thanks! I am still not sure if that means this is what is causing my headaches or not. Your explanation is a lot easier to understand!!!
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No worries...it could be the reason for ur HA's...as the CSF builds up as a result of the blockage it creates pressure.....
It could also be due to related conditions too....EDS can cause HA's...ICP, can as well....so, sometimes it is a combo of issues and not just chiari all by itself.
Dr Oro's office called today and said all of that is normal. That I need physical therapy for the reverse curve in my neck.
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Well that is good news...huh? DO u have loss of cervical lordosis as well?
I had this and PT can help....and this can cause a lot of pain and issues in ur neck and shoulders....if ur have a cerebral herniation do not let ne one manipulate ur neck....they can do this working on the muscles in ur shoulders and upper thoracic area....
Dr oro is absolutly fantastic. I trust him to the fullest. Glad to hear he's your ns. He knows what he's doing. Good news for you. Its hard to find a pt that knows chiari tho. Good luck and know if they r touching head or neck or pushing u than they r in the wrong. Hugs my dear,Dana
He is so very knowledgeable. He makes me feel at ease, however finding someone that knows about chiari for PT is going to be a tough one!
COMMUNITY LEADER
Well u said to reverse the curve in ur neck, so u must have lost the correct curve...that is called loss of cervical lordosis, it can come from whip lash...I had it when I was in my teens from a MVA.....and PT did help with that issue, did not help my chiari, but I did get relief from the other issues.....
and it is hard to find PT that know chiari...back then I had no idea I had Chiari so the treatment I had would not be advised for u....or me...lol...
But there are things u can do to help work on those muscles and retrain them so they stop twisting the wrong way,....
Keep us posted on ur PT : )
I will!! I sure hope it helps! I am getting pretty cranky being in pain every single day of the week!! I love this forum!! I get answers and the support from others facing the same thing as me!!
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Glad I was able to share that with u....my cervical spine was curved the reverse way so far that I was told it looked like I was kicked by a horse....I also had an indentation at the base of my skull where much of the pain seemed to come from....
I was very grumpy when I had that too....so know it is not u, but a reflection of how u feel...
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Hi...it is saying u have restricted flow....biphasic...means 2 phases...the CINE MRI looks to see if the CSF pulsates...so this may pertain to how it is moving....as apposed to pulsating.
Dorsal = posterior..and this is where most of us have the restricted flow....