MRI

[karensummers]

What is nonspecific foci of increased signal within the bifrontal white matter ? and My cerebellar extends through the foramen magnum approximate 5mm  suggesting Chiari malformation?:?  I have neck, ear, jaw, and shoulder and back pain? Any information would be appreciated.

[selmaS]

  Hi and welcome to the Chiari forum.

  Know u r not alone and there r many here willing to share our chiari journey with u....and info that we have picked up along the way : )

As Billy posted u will want to get a chiari specialist...and more testing to rule out related conditions.....

We do have a list of  the members Drs...the list is to help u do research of Drs and  is not a referral.

  If u have questions, please feel free to ask : )

Happy to have u join us, sorry for the reasons that u do.

    "selma"

[karensummers]

Thank you for taking the time to give me information about Chiari,   I appreciate the feedback.  Its hard when others dont relate or understand the constant pain.  Thanks

[billyz123]

hi karen :)
If you have those pains and a MRI of your cerebellar tonsils extending through you foramen magnum, then your next step is to see a Neurologist or Neurosurgeon who specializes in Chiari Malformation. This is only because I'm assuming you're reading that from a radiologist report and radiologists don't really understand what to look for when it comes to things like CM... other than the obvious herniation.  The fact that the herniation was identified is great because at least now you have a verified piece of evidence that there is something wrong and you can now start looking for answers for you pain. I hope this helps<3