how do i prove this i'm 36 yrs old never had a problem untill i fell at work and now i have a 9mm chiari malformation. i am a maintenance mech i also gotot the gym 5-7 days a week well i used to until i fell a year ago. now they are trying not to pay for my surgery cause they say i was born with it?
Nice to meet you. Sorry its under these circumstances.
I too lived in Las Vegas several years ago.
Could you tell me the name of the NS at Shands you were
referred to. I was referred to one but I cannot remember his
name. When I looked up his bio on healthgrades Chiari was not
listed as his main interest although I was told it was.
Is UAB an airforce base?
Have a pain free day.
Hi fellow sufferer, lol I just moved to Fl from Vegas and finally saw NS today. I'm being sent to UAB. I was given choice of Shanz in Gainsville or Birmingham. UAB is closer to me near Pensecola. But was told both had Great NS specializing in this condition. Hope it helps. I hope I get a call quickly to go to UAB. Today was yhe first time ever I got real answers and was totaly taken seriously. Praying you all find relief in some way.
I was told that I was born with it but symptoms weren't severe until after I had two falls/concussions about 4 months apart. I had moderate symptoms since I was about 16, however I had no idea what was causing the dizziness, etc. As a teenager, I was told that I was probably having panic attacks so I dismissed all of my episodes. Anyways, my doctor thinks that the falls seriously intensified chiari problems.
Did u look at our list of Drs ?
I know there is one in Miami...and not sure there is one right in Jacksonville....but do take a look at the list and do some research of the drs on it.
Glad u liked my idea : )
"selma"
Selma,
That's a great idea. I wish I had thought of
it. Thank you Selma!
MRI tomorrow. Anyone out there know of
a good NS in Jacksonville, Florida?